Episodes
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