Episode 54: Learning About Trapezoids
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss The Trapezoid Debate that is currently happening on Twitter. Are you #TeamInclusive or #TeamExclusive?
CHALLENGE: Choose a side - Are you #TeamInclusive or #TeamExclusive? We can’t wait to hear your stories and reasoning!
Episode 53: Learning About Counting
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss why we should count with our children while they are still in their high chairs as well as counting with students well beyond elementary school.
CHALLENGE: Count with your students or children and share pictures, videos, or stories with us! Also, sign up for the Book Club.
Episode 52: Learning About Games and Activities in the Classroom
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss characteristics of games and activities. Are they the same or different?
CHALLENGE: Share a game (and photo!) with us that you play or that your students play.
Episode 51: Learning About Book Clubs
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss their Summer Book Club and give you tips about starting your own book club.
CHALLENGE: Sign up for the Mathematical Mindsets Book Club!
Episode 50: Season One Finale
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss what they’ve learned about themselves over this past year.
CHALLENGE: Fill out the Google Form to join our Summer Book Club. Be sure to let your teacher friends know about it, too! https://forms.gle/du4n5dYAFYHVSuhp9
Episode 49: Our Summer Plans
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss their summer plans and their Summer Book Club!
CHALLENGE: Fill out the Google Form to join our Summer Book Club. Be sure to let your teacher friends know about it, too! https://forms.gle/du4n5dYAFYHVSuhp9
Episode 48: The Homework Wars
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss problems and solutions about homework.
CHALLENGE: Think about the homework you send home. If you have other solutions to The Homework Wars, let us know!
Episode 47: The Forgotten Standards - Standards for Mathematical Practice
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
CHALLENGE: Dive into the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Episode 46: Game On!
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six games to play in your classroom.
CHALLENGE: Play a game with you students! Let us know how it goes! Also, let us know YOUR favorite games to play in the classroom!
Episode 45: Engaging Anonymous Learners
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss five ways to engage anonymous learners.
CHALLENGE: Have your students do a non-curricular task this week.
Episode 44: Let Them Learn Part 2
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss ways to let the students learn.
CHALLENGE: Sit next to a student and listen to his or her thinking!
Episode 43: Let Them Learn Part 1
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss ways to let the students learn.
CHALLENGE: Sit next to a student and listen to his or her thinking!
Episode 42: NOT PEMDAS
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Order of Operations and that it’s not called PEMDAS.
CHALLENGE: Investigate the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition and Multiplication. Dive into that!
Episode 41: A Passion for Learning
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss how to ignite students’ and teachers’ passions for learning.
CHALLENGE: One thing. Learn or change one thing this week.
Episode 40: Division Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different division strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of dividing than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 39: Multiplication Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different multiplication strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of multiplying than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 38: Subtraction Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different subtraction strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of subtracting than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 37: Addition Strategies Before THE Algorithm
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss six different addition strategies for the students to learn before THE algorithm.
CHALLENGE: Find a different way of adding than what you learned growing up and try it out. Play with a different strategy! See if you can come up with your own.
Episode 36: Subitizing For All
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss what subitizing is, how beneficial it is for all grade levels, and where to get free resources.
CHALLENGE: Try subitizing with your students. Let us know how it goes!
Episode 35: Not Around the World, Around the Circle
In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the Number Sense Routines Choral Counting and Counting Around the Circle.
CHALLENGE: Learn more about Count Around the Circle and Choral Counting. Try one of these Number Sense Routines in your classroom and let us know how it turns out.