Episode 181: MTR6 and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the sixth Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standard in the Florida Mathematics Standards.
CHALLENGE: Let us know how you use “assess the reasonableness of solutions” in your class!
Episode 180: MTR5 and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the fifth Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standard in the Florida Mathematics Standards.
CHALLENGE: Let us know how you use patterns and structure to help understand and connect mathematical concepts.
Episode 179: MTR4 and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the fourth Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standard in the Florida Mathematics Standards.
CHALLENGE: Let us know how much you think one AI (teacher) robot costs!
Episode 178: MTR3 and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the third Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standard in the Florida Mathematics Standards.
CHALLENGE: Get in touch with us and tell us what’s on your mind!
Episode 177: MTR2 and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the second Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standard in the Florida Mathematics Standards.
CHALLENGE: Let us know about a model that can be used when multiplying two negative integers.
Episode 176: MTR1 and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the first Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standard in the Florida Mathematics Standards.
CHALLENGE: Let us know how your state’s process standards align with Florida’s MTRs.
Episode 175: A Little Bit of Everything and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss a little bit of everything! P.S. We curse in this episode!
CHALLENGE: Reach out to us about the eleven fingers, the stem and leaf plot, or fractions. Give us a reaction or a thought. We want to hear from you!
Episode 174: Math Talk and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about an article in Teaching Children’s Mathematics - Principles to Actions: Moving to a framework for teaching mathematics (pages 134-137, November/December 2018).
CHALLENGE: Let us know something good that’s happening in your world!
Episode 173: Constant Difference and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the amazing subtraction strategy - Constant Difference!
CHALLENGE: Let us know one topic that you are teaching that you’ve found a better way to teach!
Episode 172: Engagement and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina (kind of) talk about engagement strategies. This episode is really just all over the place. Keeping it real with you. LOL
CHALLENGE: Let us know what audiobooks you’re listening to!
Episode 171: Small Groups and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the pros and cons of small groups.
CHALLENGE: Do you have a computer program that allows you to see what your students are doing on their computers?
Episode 170: Fluency and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss fluency.
CHALLENGE: Let us know what your non-negotiables are before your students leave your grade level.
Episode 169: Equivalent Fractions and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about equivalent fractions.
CHALLENGE: Share something that you are struggling with or are doing something well with!
Episode 168: Brooke and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk with Brooke Powers about humanizing math, leadership, and pop culture!
CHALLENGE: What joy have you had in your classroom? Let us know!
Episode 167: Catching Up and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina catch up on what’s been happening in their lives in the past two months.
CHALLENGE: What’s going on in your lives? Let us know!
Episode 166: Math Week and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura flies solo and talks about her biggest takeaways from Math Week (a.k.a. the NCSM and NCTM National Math Conferences in October in Atlanta, Georgia)!
CHALLENGE: Share your biggest takeaways from any PDs you’ve recently attended!
Episode 165: Word Problem Workshop and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk with Mona Iehl about her book Word Problem Workshop: 5 Steps to Creating a Classroom of Problem Solvers.
CHALLENGE: Share with us how you do any of the five steps - Launch, Grapple, Share, Discuss, Reflect. Also, check out the book and let us know what you think about it!
Episode 164: Problem Strings and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about Pam Harris’ Problem Strings books and how much they love them!
CHALLENGE: If you have done a Problem String, let us know what you’re working on and how it’s going!
Episode 163: BTC and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina talk with Courtney and Ryan Flessner about the 3rd Annual Building Thinking Classrooms Conference!
CHALLENGE: Let us know what quote resonated with you from this episode!
Episode 162: Place Value and Beyond!
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Place Value once again!
CHALLENGE: Sign up for our Google Meet Meet-Up on October 11th, 2025 at 3pm EST here: https://forms.gle/HVcUknT53FGpPTKD8