Podcast Episodes

009: Listen up. When we listen to students, beliefs will shift

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In this episode, I revisit the belief cycle

Beliefs

Thoughts

Actions

Results

and begin to explore how simple actions we take, such as listening, can foster shifts in how students see themselves as math…

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

008: Navigating the Belief Cycle in Math Class

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Imagine a student facing a complex math problem. The belief here might be, "I'm not good at math." This thought can lead to hesitancy in action, perhaps disengagement, disruptive behaviors, daydreami…

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

007: Hope as a Function of Math Tinkering

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When we change our perspective on how mistakes help us learn, we develop hope from the struggle that is part of the problem solving process. In this episode, I explore the idea around tinkering in ma…

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

006: Emotions + Math?

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In this episode, we explore the somewhat uncharted territory of emotions in the world of math. I discuss the profound human experiences of frustration and satisfaction, showcasing how we can support …

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

005: Roller coaster? or Math Class?

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In this episode we explore the similarities between rollercoasters and math class. People pay good money to ride rollercoasters so they can experience the thrill of the ups and downs...they pay to be…

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

004: Feelings Matter in Math

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We spend so much time thinking about the "right" curriculum, choosing and analyzing quarterly assessments, and designing environments for learning. What if we started paying attention to the "feeling…

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

003: What happened when I took the textbooks away

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When I took the textbooks away, my 8th graders started to believe in themselves as mathematical learners.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

002: Fire her! My 8th grade students were done with my shenanigans in math class.

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Season 1 Episode 2

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My students complained to the school principal about my teaching style. They asked the administration remove me from my job as their 8th grade math teacher.
In this episode of Blue Glasses Math, I tel…

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Published on 2 years ago

001: Angry students and shiny red textbooks

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Season 1 Episode 1

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What happens when an experienced teacher comes together with students who don't buy what she is selling?

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Published on 2 years ago