Episodes
Published 03/15/21
In this episode, we describe a resource we plan to develop to help improve students' multiplication fact fluency while working remotely.
Published 03/15/21
In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published.Episode 43Baby Goes to MarketAnna Hibiscus & Other Books by AtinukeMultiplying Menace: The Revenge of RumpelstiltskinThe Multiplying Menace...
Published 03/08/21
  In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published. Episode 43 Baby Goes to Market Anna Hibiscus & Other Books by Atinuke Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin The Multiplying Menace Divides Dirt Cheap Beast Academy Puzzles Level 3 Kent Haines' Blog Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of Seven Golden Rings Maryam's Magic Stuart J. Murphy's MathStart Safari Park Dozens of Doughnuts The...
Published 03/07/21
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Theresa Wills about online math teaching and her book, Teaching Math at a Distance. 
Published 02/21/21
In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely.
Published 01/23/21
  In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely. Amanda Cooper Interview Jay's Bernie Memes PlayingCards.io PlayingCards.io Fraction Game Math Learning Center Fractions  
Published 01/23/21
In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization.
Published 01/18/21
  In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization. Braining Camp Fractions Part I Braining Camp Fractions Part II Tracy's Virtual Fraction Manipulative Video Prime Climb Dan Finkel on Twitter Mechelle Newell's 2021 Tweet Mathigon Polypad Knowledge Hook Prime Line MATHurdays Prime Line Theresa Wills' Prime Line Exploration Video Prime Factor Tiles Prime Factors, HCF and LCM  
Published 01/17/21
In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops.
Published 01/10/21
  In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops. New Years Episode 2019 The Myth of Low Kids & High Kids Clothesline Math Mathigon Jay's Photography Website Eat Clean, Run Dirty Podcast Empowered Problem Solving Course Theresa Wills' Global Math Department Workshop Cookie Monster Task The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar Tracy's Twitter Thread of Books Read Hands Down Conversations Book The Right to Say No from Dwayne...
Published 01/10/21
  In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game. PPT Clue Game Tracy's Jamboard Clue Game Video Explaining Clue Game Multiplication By Heart Mathigon Polypad Dan Finkel Primb Climb Multiplication By Heart Kickstarter Math Fact Fluency MBB Episode 30 Math Fact Fluency Book Math Fact Fluency Companion Website Steve Wyborney's Website Steve...
Published 12/16/20
In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game.
Published 12/16/20
In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California.
Published 12/03/20
  In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California. Mechele Newell on Twitter Elite Public Schools Roboblockly and Math Bridges Math Curriculum Rounding & the Chicken Leading Equity Podcast Hacking School Discipline Education of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935 Becoming the Math Teacher you Wish You'd Had I am Deaf and I can Dance Another interview with Dr. Newell
Published 12/02/20
  In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom. 8 x 3 Multiplication Chart with Decimals Empowered Problem Solving Course The Arcade Three-Act Task Graham Fletcher's Three-Act Tasks Three-Act Tasks by VA SOL Catherine Castillo's Three-Act Tasks Kendra Lomax's Three-Act Tasks Kristen Acosta's Three-Act Tasks Tracy's Proffitt's Three-Act Tasks Ice Cube Three-Act Task States of Matter Video Halve & Double Number...
Published 11/29/20
In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom.
Published 11/29/20
  In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions. Comparing Fractions PD slides Ruth's multiplication chart for 1/2 Wacom Tablet Braining Camp Manipulatives Sub Sandwich Problem Comparing Fractions Student Version AIMs Education Playing Cards IO Cover Up: A game to play with Pattern blocks Fraction Dice Hexagons Are the Bestagons Shape Bracket Candy Bracket Tripp Using Brackets Zoo Theme Escape...
Published 11/22/20
In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions.
Published 11/15/20
In this episode, we discuss mental math strategies for subtraction, an elementary social justice math project, and the first two strategies for comparing fractions. The comparing fractions section begins at _____.
Published 11/15/20
  In this episode, we discuss mental math strategies for subtraction, an elementary social justice math project, and the first two strategies for comparing fractions. The comparing fractions section begins at 25:00. Ruth's Subtraction Strategies Video Sherry Parrish's Number Talks Book SMILE: Seeing Myself In the Library Everywhere Lynchburg Education Foundation First Book Marketplace Allison Krasnow on Twitter Comparing Fractions PD Slides Cuisenaire Rods from MathsBot Braining Camp...
Published 11/15/20
In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks.
Published 11/09/20
  In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks. Election Resources Ruth's Decimal Challenges Slides Marcy Cook Puzzles NRICH 1,000th Digit Challenge Perfectly Perilous Maths Math for Smarty Pants Divisibility Rules Envelope Puzzle from Sarah Carter Square Numbers Triangular Numbers Cool Puzzle from Greta (Square, Triangular, etc.) Greta's Original Puzzle Post Pam Harris on...
Published 11/08/20