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🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 🎉

We’re bringing back one of your absolute favorites from 2024! This episode topped the charts because you loved the actionable strategies and clear structure ideas to make your math classroom run like a dream. 🚀

👩‍🏫 What to Listen For:

• Why routines matter: Find out how consistency reduces student anxiety and sets the tone for a calm, productive classroom.
• The magic of predictability: Learn how a structured cadence can create a safe learning environment where students thrive.
• Step-by-step examples: Whether you have a 50-minute or 80-minute period, you’ll get sample cadences you can implement tomorrow. 🎯

💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:

• Entry routines that start the day right 🏁
• Engaging problem-solving tasks to fire up student thinking 🔥
• Mini-lessons that deliver big results in a small time frame ✍️
• Efficient in-class practice and purposeful exit tickets 📝

Sample Cadences for Success:

• 50-Minute Periods: From warm-ups to practice, every minute is maximized.
• 80-Minute Periods: A deeper dive for block schedules.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• EdTomorrow’s First Five resource: A perfect complement to your routine-building toolkit.

If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to jump in—and if you loved it before, listen again to solidify these essential tips! 💪

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨ Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the semester and prepare for a fresh start in January. ✨ In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help you and your students reflect on progress, reset your classroom for the new year, and recharge over winter break.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Reflection activities to help students analyze their growth and set goals
• Tips for resetting your classroom routines and environment
• Ideas for recharging yourself during the break

🎯Reflecting on the semester, preparing for a new year in the classroom, resetting classroom routines, teacher self-care tips, student goal setting activities, new year classroom prep

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

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• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨ Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students
Feeling the pressure of semester exams? 📝 In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite tips to help teachers and students prepare for exams with confidence and less stress. Learn how to run effective review sessions, support students with test anxiety, and streamline your grading process so you can head into winter break feeling accomplished! 🎄

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Effective strategies for running engaging, targeted review sessions
• Tips for helping students manage test anxiety and build confidence
• Time-saving techniques for teachers, from grading rubrics to group feedback

🎯Preparing for semester exams, test prep strategies for teachers, managing test anxiety, classroom review games, semester exam tips for students and teachers, time-saving grading tips

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

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• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨ The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands-On Math Activity
Bring holiday cheer into your math classroom with the Gift Wrap Challenge! 🎁 In this episode, Kristen shares how this hands-on activity engages students with real-world math during the holiday season. Learn how to use this fun challenge to teach geometry, algebra, and problem-solving—all while keeping students excited about math!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• What the Gift Wrap Challenge is and how it works.
• Why students love this hands-on, real-world math activity.
• Tips for successfully implementing it in your classroom.

🔗 Links:

• 🎁Gift Wrap Challenge

Gift Wrap Challenge, holiday math activities, real-world math problems, hands-on geometry lessons, festive classroom activities, math challenges for December

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨ Inside the Episode:
With the holidays right around the corner, keeping classroom behavior on track can feel like a challenge! 🎄 In this episode, Kristen shares practical strategies to manage classroom energy and maintain a positive learning environment during the busiest time of the year. From brain breaks to flexible seating, you’ll learn how to channel holiday excitement into productive learning. Plus, discover how her CHAMPS posters and Social Contract can help you set clear expectations and build a classroom community that thrives—even during the holidays! 🙌

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Strategies for Managing Classroom Energy: Learn how to use brain breaks, flexible seating, and holiday-themed lessons to keep students engaged and on task.
• 🎁 CHAMPS System + Posters: A classroom management tool that sets clear expectations for student behavior during different activities.
• 🤝 Social Contract: A collaborative approach to behavior management that fosters accountability and community.
• Keep Your Classroom Positive: Tips for maintaining a structured, fun, and respectful classroom during the holiday season.

🔗 Links:

• CHAMPS Posters
• Social Contract
• Project-Based Algebra Teachers Membership

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨ Inside the Episode
The winter holidays are here, and it’s time to celebrate! 🎄 But how can we bring the holiday spirit into our math classrooms in a way that’s inclusive and respectful of all students? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares practical strategies for celebrating the holidays inclusively and engagingly in your classroom. Plus, discover two amazing resources—the Gift Wrap Challenge 🎁 and Holidays Around the World 🌍—to help you create a magical, math-filled holiday season.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Strategies for Inclusive Celebrations: From cultural math projects to custom holiday playlists, discover five ways to celebrate the holidays inclusively in your classroom.
• 🎁 Gift Wrap Challenge: A fun geometry-based activity that brings holiday cheer and math skills together!
• 🌍 Holidays Around the World: A cross-curricular project that blends math with global holiday traditions, perfect for engaging students in cultural learning.

🔗 Links:

• Gift Wrap Challenge 🎁
• Winter Holidays Around the World Project 🌍
• Project-Based Algebra Teachers Membership

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨ Inside the Episode:
With the holiday season in full swing, it can be hard to keep students engaged and focused. 🎄 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, Kristen shares easy real-world math applications that require minimal prep but keep students learning! From budgeting for Thanksgiving 🦃 to analyzing Black Friday sales 🛍️, these quick activities will connect math to your students' lives and help you lighten the load during this busy time.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• 🦃 Thanksgiving Budgeting: Have students calculate the cost of a holiday meal to practice percentages and unit rates.
• 🛍️ Black Friday Sales Analysis: Teach money management skills with real-world discounts and taxes.
• 🚗 Holiday Travel Math: Engage students by calculating travel times, distances, and costs using unit rates.
• 💻 Keep It Simple: Tips for using digital tools and class discussions to keep these tasks manageable.

🔗 Links:

• Gift Wrap Challenge 🎁
• Winter Holidays Around the World Project 🌍
• Project-Based Algebra Teachers Membership

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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✨The holiday season is here, and we know how hectic it can get in the classroom! In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing simple classroom strategies that will help you stay on top of things and enjoy the season. From managing classroom energy to adding festive fun, these tips will keep you organized and stress-free! 🎄✏️

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• 📋 Streamline Grading & Planning: Tips to make your grading and planning more manageable during the busy holiday season.
• ⚡ Manage Classroom Energy: Use brain breaks, flexible seating, and holiday-themed activities to keep your students engaged.
• 🎄 Fun Classroom Activities: Learn how to bring in holiday fun without losing focus! Check out my Gift Wrap Challenge 🎁 and Winter Holidays Around the World Project 🌍 for hands-on, holiday-themed math projects.

🔗 Links:

• 🎁Gift Wrap Challenge
• 🌍Winter Holidays Around the World Project
• Join the Project-Based Algebra Teachers Membership for more easy-to-use resources! Sign Up

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!