Teaching That "Counts"

Join me as I welcome the amazing Sunil Singh for this episode of Teaching That "Counts"! Our discussion then delves into the power of storytelling in mathematics, highlighting its importance in engaging students and conveying mathematical concepts. We explore the intersection of culture and history in mathematics, emphasizing the significance of cultural and historical context in teaching mathematics. We talk about the role of history in mathematics, focusing on the impact of math history on student curiosity and understanding. Our conversation also addresses equity and inclusivity in mathematics, emphasizing the importance of cultural responsiveness and inclusivity in math education. Finally, the spiritual and universal nature of mathematics is explored, highlighting the transcendent and unifying nature of mathematics. The conversation delves into the spiritual and transformative nature of mathematics, highlighting its potential to inspire and engage students on a deeper level. We round out our conversation on the importance of empowering marginalized students and creating inclusive math education experiences and discuss the connection between music and mathematics!TakeawaysImportance of Storytelling in MathematicsMathematics Transcends All Boundaries Mathematics and spirituality are interconnectedThe purpose of mathematics should be elevated to inspire and engage studentsChapters00:00 The Spiritual and Universal Nature of Mathematics29:07 The Spiritual Journey of Mathematics35:33 Empowering Marginalized Students36:30 The Global Math Summit43:35 The Connection Between Music and Mathematics48:08 Teaching Mathematics with Equity and Inclusivity

On this episode of Teaching That Counts, join me as I welcome Jazlyn Martinez, a pre-service teacher, who shares her experience of working in an inquiry-based math classroom and reflects on her journey as a student teacher. She discusses her background, challenges, and takeaways from the experience, as well as her future plans in education.TakeawaysPre-service teacher experienceChallenges of inquiry-based teachingChapters00:00 Introduction to Jazlyn Martinez02:06 Choosing to Teach Math03:35 Challenges of Teaching Math04:15 Reflections on the Semester17:33 Inquiry-Based Approach to Teaching Math24:01 Future Plans and Reflections

Abel kicks off Season Four of Teaching That Counts, sharing his positive math mindset and excitement for the upcoming season. Join me as I reflect on my year that started as a district secondary math instructional coach and then shifted to inquiry-based instruction. I discusses my return to the classroom, the challenges of classroom management, and the use of digital curriculum. I conclude with my plans for educational consulting, book writing, and upcoming presentations.TakeawaysPositive math mindsetShift to inquiry-based instructionChallenges of classroom managementFuture plans for educational consulting and book writingChapters00:00 Season Four Kickoff18:00 Classroom Experience36:49 Professional Growth and Future Plans

Why is student-to-student discourse so important in mathematics teaching? How do we change math tasks to give students more opportunities to be problem-solvers? Join me this month as I welcome my guest, Ki Karou to the podcast. Ki is currently the Senior Director of Product and Content for MIND Education, an institute dedicated to increasing engagement and excitement in math education using research-based approaches. We discuss these questions and even talk about integrating ed tech into the math classroom to boost student discourse and engagement!

What is problem-based learning? How can a problem-based curriculum positively impact students' experiences in mathematics? These are some questions that we explore in this episode as I welcome April Mouton to the podcast this month. April is the Interim Vice President of Product Development at Illustrative Mathematics. We discuss why problem-based learning is essential for keeping students engaged in math and how shifting from memorization to problem-solving leads to deeper understanding and better outcomes. This is definitely a conversation you don't want to miss if you have been thinking about moving to a student centered approach, working with Building Thinking Classrooms, or your district is using a problem-based curriculum, like Illustrative Mathematics!