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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.

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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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✨ 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.

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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 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.

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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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In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re diving deep into one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for any math teacher: exit tickets. If you’re looking for a quick, effective way to check for understanding and gather valuable insights about your students, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through why exit tickets matter, practical ways to use them, and how to leverage the data to adjust your teaching for maximum impact. Plus, I’ll share how I personally combine exit tickets with self-assessment to streamline my planning and focus on the students who need extra support.

What's inside:

• 📊 Why exit tickets are so effective for student reflection and teacher insight.
  ✏️ Practical types of exit tickets you can start using tomorrow—from sample problems to “rate your understanding.”
  💡 How to use the data from exit tickets to shape your next lesson, small group, or warm-up.
  💻 My favorite tech tools for making exit tickets more efficient and organized.

Want more? Check out the Project-Based Algebra Teachers Membership for real-world activities, engagement strategies, and a community of educators ready to share ideas!

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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In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we’re talking about how you can make math relevant and exciting by integrating election data into your algebra lessons. With the upcoming 2024 election, there’s no better time to show students how mathematical concepts can be used to analyze voter turnout trends and make predictions. I’ll walk you through the Election 2024 Math Project—a project-based learning experience that gets students working with real data, calculating statistics, and modeling outcomes. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools and strategies to engage your students in critical thinking about the math behind elections, all while hitting key Common Core standards.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Election Data Matters in Math Class: Learn how incorporating election data into your lessons makes math relevant and cross-curricular.
• Using Statistics to Explore Voter Turnout: Explore how students can calculate voter turnout trends by age group and other demographics, using mean, median, standard deviation, and more.
• Modeling Data for Future Predictions: Discover how students can use real data to predict future election outcomes using normal distribution and other algebraic concepts.
• Ready-to-Use Resources: Learn about the student handouts, step-by-step instructions, and data analysis tools included in the Election 2024 Math Project.
• Tech Tools to Support the Project: Tips on using Google Sheets, Desmos, and other tools to help students model and visualize their data.

Resources Mentioned:

• 🇺🇸Election 2024 Math Project (available two ways!)
  • Inside the Membership: projectbasedmathclass.com or
  • At TpT Election 2024 Project
• Google Sheets
• Desmos

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• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
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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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In this exciting episode of The Modern Math Teacher, we dive into some of the most debated topics in math education with Juliana Tapper, author of the upcoming book Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention. Juliana shares her insights on when direct instruction is not just effective—but essential--yup you heard that right!—for struggling students. We also tackle the controversial practice of cold calling, how it can actually boost engagement, and why it’s misunderstood in today’s classrooms.

🔑Key Topics Covered:

• When Direct Instruction Works Best: Find out why it’s sometimes the most effective strategy, especially in intervention settings.
• Cold Calling: Breaking the stigma and discussing how this strategy can empower students rather than scare them.
• Engaging Struggling Students: Proven strategies from Julianna’s and my experiences that bring disengaged learners back into the fold.
• Juliana’s New Book 📕: A sneak peek into Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework to Engage Students who Struggle and what educators can expect.

⭐️Top Take Aways:

• Discover actionable tips on balancing direct instruction with more open-ended approaches.
• Learn how to effectively use cold calling in a supportive and engaging way.
• Strategies for helping students who feel “left behind” regain confidence in math.

Resources Mentioned:

• 📕Juliana's New book: Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention (Available for pre-order now!)
• Math Wars – A gamified approach to direct instruction by Julianna Tapper

Connect with Julianna:

• Website:CollaboratED Consulting
• Instagram: @collaborated.with.juliana
• Book Preorder: www.gatebreakerbook.com

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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Are you ready to make the most of parent-teacher conferences and open house this fall? 🍁 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher, I’m sharing my top tips to help you feel prepared and confident!

🔑 Learn how to use a pre-conference reflection form to keep conferences focused and meaningful (you can grab it for free in this week’s email!). I’ll also share strategies for explaining the value of project-based learning and real-world math to parents, so they understand how your teaching methods help their child build essential life skills. Plus, we’ll talk about how to make your open house a success with project showcases, visuals, and helpful takeaways for parents. 🎒

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🎧 Tune in to learn:

• How to streamline conferences with a pre-conference reflection form
• Ways to communicate the value of PBL and real-world math to parents
• Tips for presenting your best at open house, from student work displays to parent handouts

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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Are you ready to foster a growth mindset in your math classroom? 🎯 In this episode, we break down Jo Boaler’s top strategies for encouraging students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and develop effective problem-solving skills. 🧠✨

What you'll learn:

• The true meaning of a growth mindset (and common misconceptions)
• How to normalize mistakes and make challenges exciting
• Practical classroom strategies like "low floor, high ceiling" tasks and process-focused praise
• Tips for promoting mathematical discussions and deeper thinking 💬💡

Don’t miss out on these game-changing strategies that can transform your math instruction! 🙌 Plus, get access to free resources and tasks that will help you start today. 📝

Resources Mentioned:

• Jo Boaler’s book Mathematical Mindsets
• Free classroom tasks from Jo Boaler’s website: Youcubed.org

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!