Learning Through Math 12/19/21 Learning Through Math 12/19/21

Episode 64: Learning About the Broken System

In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about the broken education system.

CHALLENGE: Make a fuss with us! Let’s get our voices heard about the problems with education and how to “fix” the system!

Learning Through Math 12/12/21 Learning Through Math 12/12/21

Episode 63: Learning About Thinking Classrooms

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Thinking Classrooms with Ryan Foley.

CHALLENGE: Find out more about the Thinking Classroom. Let us know if you’ve jumped in, dove in, or slowly dipped your toe into the Thinking Classroom world!

Learning Through Math 12/5/21 Learning Through Math 12/5/21

Episode 62: Learning About Reflecting

In this episode, Laura and Karina reflect about reflecting.

CHALLENGE: Let us know who is your “Laura” or “Karina” - your reflection buddy, collaboration buddy, or teacher buddy!

Learning Through Math 11/28/21 Learning Through Math 11/28/21

Episode 61: Learning About Visualizing Math

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss visualizing math with Berkeley Everett.

CHALLENGE: Is Math a noun or a verb? Let us know what you think and WHY you think that!

Learning Through Math 11/21/21 Learning Through Math 11/21/21

Episode 60: Learning About Asking Questions

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss in real-time what questions to ask a student when a mistake presents itself.

CHALLENGE: Grab a colleague and plan some great questions using a student sample!

Learning Through Math 11/14/21 Learning Through Math 11/14/21

Episode 59: Learning About Teaching Without the Textbook

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss how to teach without a textbook with Kris Serven.

CHALLENGE: Push your textbook aside and plan ahead to do one day’s worth of time for your math lesson without your textbook. Let us know what happens!

Learning Through Math 11/7/21 Learning Through Math 11/7/21

Episode 58: Learning About the 5 Practices

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions with Toni Chieppa.

CHALLENGE: Anticipate what strategies your students’ strategies might be, practice listening to a discussion among a group of students, or listen to one student’s thinking. Let us know what happens!

Learning Through Math 10/31/21 Learning Through Math 10/31/21

Episode 57: Learning About Counting Collections

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Counting Collections with Debbie Perry.

CHALLENGE: Do a Counting Collection and let us know how it goes!

Learning Through Math 10/24/21 Learning Through Math 10/24/21

Episode 56: Learning About the Equal Sign

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the equal sign with Karina Moran.

CHALLENGE: Explore one of the articles or tools that are in the Show Notes and let us know what you did and how it went.

Learning Through Math 10/17/21 Learning Through Math 10/17/21

Episode 55: Learning About Math Running Records

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss Math Running Records with Ann Elise Record.

CHALLENGE: Give a Math Running Record to one of your students and let us know how it goes!

Learning Through Math 10/10/21 Learning Through Math 10/10/21

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!

Learning Through Math 10/3/21 Learning Through Math 10/3/21

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.

Learning Through Math 9/26/21 Learning Through Math 9/26/21

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.

Learning Through Math 9/19/21 Learning Through Math 9/19/21

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!

Learning Through Math 6/20/21 Learning Through Math 6/20/21

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

Learning Through Math 6/6/21 Learning Through Math 6/6/21

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

Learning Through Math 5/30/21 Learning Through Math 5/30/21

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!

Learning Through Math 5/23/21 Learning Through Math 5/23/21

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.

Learning Through Math 5/16/21 Learning Through Math 5/16/21

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!

Learning Through Math 5/9/21 Learning Through Math 5/9/21

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.