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AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔

When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "This is just Mathway for English teachers." But after hearing how my colleagues were using AI in creative and time-saving ways, I decided to give it a shot—and I was blown away.

So today, we’re cutting through the noise to talk about what’s hype vs. what actually helps when it comes to AI in math education. 🚀

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why AI is already changing math education—whether we’re ready or not.
✔️ What AI can’t do (spoiler: It won’t replace teachers!).
✔️ Practical ways to use AI for lesson planning, differentiation, and real-time lesson tweaks.

💡 Key Takeaway: AI isn’t a shortcut or a replacement for real teaching, but it can help lighten the load, support differentiation, and make planning more efficient—if you know how to use it.

Resources Mentioned:

➡️ AI Tools for Math Teachers Ultimate Cheat Sheet & Guide (Includes the CRAFT framework for lesson design!)
➡️ Stay tuned for my upcoming AI training for math teachers—details coming soon!

✨ Let’s make AI work for us—not against us.

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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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🏀What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets?

March is one of the best times of the year to bring real-world connections into your math classroom. From buzzer-beaters to bracket predictions, major sporting events like the college basketball tournament in March to provide the perfect opportunity to hook students, spark curiosity, and make learning more relevant.

In this episode, we’re diving into how to capitalize on current events like March Madness ™ to create engaging, hands-on math experiences. Plus, I’ll introduce my brand-new March Basketball Madness project, where Geometry and Algebra 2 students apply right triangle trig skills to analyze basketball shot angles and court layouts!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why leveraging current events can make math more engaging and meaningful.
✔️ Different ways to bring College Basketball into your classroom—from data talks to hands-on activities.
✔️ How my March Basketball Madness project helps students apply trigonometry in a real-world setting.

💡 Key Takeaway: Tying math to what’s happening in the world—whether sports, awards season, or trending topics—keeps students engaged and makes concepts more accessible and exciting!

Resources Mentioned:

🏀 March Basketball Madness Project – A hands-on way for Geometry & Algebra 2 students to apply right triangle trig to real-world basketball shots.
📊 Basketball-Themed Warm-Ups – Daily warm-ups focusing on probability & statistics in basketball.

Get them both at my TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/moore-than-just-x

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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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February is the month of love, and we’re asking: Can you set high expectations and still be the teacher your students love and trust? Spoiler alert: You absolutely can! In this episode, we’re diving into how balancing meaningful relationships with rigorous instruction leads to student engagement and success in the math classroom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why relationships are the foundation of a thriving classroom culture.
✔️ How to pair rigor with care to boost engagement and help students succeed.
✔️ Practical strategies to build relationships and implement meaningful, challenging tasks.

💡 Key Takeaway: It’s not either-or! Relationships and rigor go hand in hand to create a classroom culture where students feel supported, challenged, and ready to grow.

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Quick Interest Survey for Building Relationships
➡️ Membership Resources for Simplified Lesson Planning

✨ Let’s create a classroom culture that thrives—together!

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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!

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

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Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets them thinking critically right from the start.

In this episode, we’ll explore:
✔️ Why warm-ups are essential for focus and engagement.
✔️ Five practical bell ringer ideas to energize your math class.
✔️ A simple, bonus warm-up strategy you can implement tomorrow—even if you’re short on prep time!

💡 Key Takeaway: Warm-ups aren’t just time fillers—they’re powerful tools that build routine, reinforce skills, and spark curiosity.

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Word Problem of the Day Warm-Ups on TpT

✨ Ready-to-go warm-up resources are available now to simplify your planning and engage your students!

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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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Presidents’ Day isn’t just a time to reflect on leadership—it’s a perfect opportunity to connect math to history and civic engagement! In this episode, we’re diving into cross-curricular connections that bring real-world math into your classroom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why integrating math with history deepens student understanding.
✔️ How my Election Project engages students with data analysis, probability, and civic themes.
✔️ Simple Presidents’ Day activities that tie math to real-world events—even if you don’t grab the full project!

💡 Key Takeaway: Cross-curricular lessons, like those tied to elections and Presidents’ Day, engage students by showing them how math connects to the real world.

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Election Project on TpT

✨ Don’t miss your chance to bring Presidents’ Day to life in your math classroom!

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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!

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Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real, relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the biggest cultural events of the year! 🙌

In this episode, we’ll cover:
✔️ Why real-world math matters and how it transforms engagement in your classroom.
✔️ How sports-themed lessons (like the Super Bowl Project) tie into math concepts like probability, stats, and graphing.
✔️ Actionable ideas you can use tomorrow to connect math to sports—even if you don’t grab the resource!

💡 Key Takeaway: Lean into current events and trending topics to help students find the relevance of math in their lives. Whether it’s a full project, warm-up routine, or student-driven data collection, the goal is to show your students that math is everywhere!

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Football Project on TpT
➡️ Football-Themed Warm-Ups on TpT

✨ Don’t miss your chance to grab these resources on sale this week only!

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• Share it with a fellow teacher who loves real-world math ideas.
• Leave a quick review—it helps more educators find the podcast!

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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This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Rob Barnett, a former teacher, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), and author of the brand-new book Meet Every Learner’s Needs. Rob has dedicated his career to empowering educators with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of every student.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ Rob’s journey into teaching and the challenges that shaped his approach.
✨ The inspiring story behind the Modern Classrooms Project and its revolutionary model.
✨ Key strategies from Meet Every Learner’s Needs, including how to redesign lessons, courses, and instruction to engage every student.
✨ How teachers can balance supporting struggling learners and challenging advanced students.
✨ Practical steps for implementing the Modern Classroom model in your classroom right away.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a school leader, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you transform your teaching practice and meet the needs of all learners.

Resources Mentioned:
📘 Grab Rob’s book, Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Pre-Order Now
🌐 Learn more about the Modern Classrooms Project
📧 Join the Substack and stay up to date on all things Meet Every Learner’s Needs

• Meet Every Learner's Needs (preorder link)
• https://www.meeteverylearnersneeds.org/ (book website)
• https://meeteverylearnersneeds.substack.com/ (newsletter)

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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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Want to make math feel relevant? In this episode, Kristen shares tips for connecting math lessons to students’ lives and interests. Plus, learn how to use AI tools to find real-world examples and data to bring into your classroom!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why real-world connections boost student engagement
• How to use AI to create relevant lessons
• Examples of real-world math projects

🔗 Links:
Super Bowl Math Activity

🤓Read More with this week's Blog Post:

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!