In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the article Avoiding the Ineffective Keyword Strategy.

CHALLENGE: Read the article and let us know what you think about it. Also, if you have any other great articles that you’ve read, let us know about them!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the differences and similarities with tools, models, and strategies.

CHALLENGE: What tools, models, and strategies really work for your class?

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the continuing challenges and realities of the second nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year.

CHALLENGE: Share your Second Quarter Reflections with us.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss what their classrooms would be like if there were no scheduling restrictions for their math block.

CHALLENGE: If you ruled your math block, what would it look like in your classroom?

In this episode, Laura and Karina share their new (and free!) Number Line Number Sense Routines.

CHALLENGE: Try out a Number Line Number Sense Routine (#NLNSR) and include pictures when you tweet!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the ridiculousness of people saying that our students are falling behind man-made standards.

CHALLENGE: Go to www.LearningThroughMath.com, find the CPA Template, fill it out, and share your results with us on Twitter @LauraAndKarina or email us at learningthroughmath@gmail.com.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss problems and possible solutions about using the textbook.

CHALLENGE: Move the textbook aside or only have your students do one good problem instead of #1-55 odd.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the CPA Model and how we want students to become fluid CPA Thinkers and Learners.

CHALLENGE: Go to www.LearningThroughMath.com, find the CPA Template, fill it out, and share your results with us on Twitter @LauraAndKarina or email us at learningthroughmath@gmail.com.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss how we need to stop labeling students.

CHALLENGE: Think about how you can stop labeling your students and what to call them instead.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the definition of fluency and how to develop fluency in the classroom and at home.

CHALLENGE: Learn more about fluency - what it means, what is it, and what it’s not.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the “old ways” of doing math and how we need to change our language in math class.

CHALLENGE: Say goodbye to the old math and our old ways! Challenge yourself to present or say something in a new way.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the realities of the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year.

CHALLENGE: Help! Share your great ideas with us.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss that teachers need to learn, know and understand the content, learn from and with their students, and learn from other teachers.

CHALLENGE: Learn something new this week and share it with us on Twitter. Need an idea? Try strategies with decimal multiplication!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss how it all comes down to having strong Number Sense!!!

CHALLENGE: Share your thoughts about having Number Sense (or No Sense!).

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss grades, assessments, report cards, and tracking.

CHALLENGE: Share your thoughts about grades and assessments.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the value of using Number Paths and Number Lines as powerful visual tools.

CHALLENGE: Engage with us on Twitter, give us a review and five stars on Apple Podcast, or email us at LearningThroughMath@gmail.com.

In this episode, Laura and Karina share their thoughts about what being a Math Whisperer means to them.

CHALLENGE: Share how you are a Math Whisperer or what your thoughts are on being a Math Whisperer.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss why we need to be teaching math for true understanding and not just for the "big" test.

CHALLENGE: HOT TOPIC - What are your thoughts about teaching math versus teaching to a test? #WeAreOnFire

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Exit Cards - what Exit Cards are, how often they use them, and how they give feedback. They also spend some time talking about the challenges with hybrid teaching and how they are trying to cope with it.

CHALLENGE: Share how you are using Exit Cards in your classroom and if you call them by a different name!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss their Journey of Learning from these past few weeks. Mistakes and all!

CHALLENGE: Share your mistakes with us!