Send us a text Chris and Rob take a moment to reflect on the first season of the DebateMath Podcast. Tune in to peek behind the curtain and learn how these debate episodes come together. Listened to the episode? Share your thoughts! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com . Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak . And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Listened to the episod...
Jan 05, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 200
Send us a text In the DebateMath Podcast season finale, we invited back a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable discussion to engage in a discussion around the question: What is the purpose of math class? Resources Referenced in this Episode: Follow Zak on Twitter: @zakchamp , Website: www.zakchamp.com Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter: @drrajshah , Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Academy Follow Nolan Fossum on Twitter: @NolanFossum Follow Leigh Nataro on Twitter: @mathteache...
Dec 01, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text A LIVE debate on Homework! We are so excited to share the recording of our first-ever live debate at the @PCTMpctm math conference. Listen in as two teams of two debate the resolution: Students Should Have Math Homework. This episode includes live voting and Q&A from the audience. Connect with People in this Episode: Follow Shelby on Twitter: @StrongerMath or @Sneffleupagus . Website: www.strongermath.com Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rayieko1 Follow Crystal Watson on Twitter: @_...
Nov 03, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Calculus is often seen as an important course for competitive college admissions. Some call Calculus the “gold standard.” Should students push to take Calculus? Do colleges want incoming students to have Calculus on their transcript? How might teachers guide students best? Listen in as we debate the hot topic of Calculus and College Admissions. Connect with People in this Episode: Resources Mentioned: Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertkaplinsky , Website: robertkaplinsky.com Follow...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Should elementary teachers be content specialists? In most high schools, we are used to teachers being content specialists–in math or history or art etc. Students have a different teacher for each subject. Elementary students typically have one teacher for all content. Teachers are responsible for all subjects at that grade level. Some have said that elementary schools should have some teachers that specialize in content. Others push back on that idea. So let’s hear from both side...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text You may have heard it by a couple different names: I Do, We Do, You Do or the Gradual Release of Responsibility. Some are for it. Some are against it. We often see it debated about on social media and in person. So, we thought it would be a great topic for debate! Listen in as four passionate educators engage in a rich and fiery debate about whether or not we should embrace I Do, We Do, You Do. Resources Referenced in this Episode: Molly mentioned the book: Reading To, With, and b...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Quadratics: a staple of high school algebra. From factoring to the quadratic formula, quadratics can span multiple units. Some see quadratics as the building blocks of higher level math. Others ask why we teach it. So let’s talk about quadratics! What is good, bad, or ugly about quadratics? Why are the valued so highly? And most importantly: Should We Cut Quadratics? Follow William Mealey on Twitter: @unprocast , Podcast: Unprofessional Development Follow Brenden Rawls on Twitter:...
Jul 07, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text AP Stats–the final high school math course for some students. Is it a great course as it is? Or does it need some updating? Who would you recommend to take this course? In this episode, four veteran AP Stats teachers discuss the attributes of AP Stats that they appreciate or wish would change, as we tackle the question: Is AP Stats great? Resources Referenced in this Episode: Resources Mentioned: AP Stats Course & Exam Description & 2020 GAISE Report Websites mentioned: Ar...
Jun 02, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text What is the future of grading? Debate this episode’s resolution: Who Sets the Standards in Grading? In this episode, we have a philosophical discussion with two veteran math teachers, on alternatives to traditional grading. Carl Oliver and Nolan Fossum discuss the difference between learning and performance, how feedback can be more beneficial than traditional grades, and how both their approaches would impact teachers and students and much more! Resources Referenced in this Episo...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Should students be asked to memorize in math class? We followed up with three of our guests from Episode 2 Dr. Mandi Tolen , Dr. Raj Shah , and Liesl McConchie , and asked them questions from our listeners! Resources Referenced in this Episode: Get Out of My House game from Michael Minas Follow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU . Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely Teaching Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter: @drrajshah , Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Acad...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Send us a text Is a hotdog a sandwich? Does it matter what is inside? What if there is only one piece of bread? Is a hug a sandwich? Listen as our two father-daughter teams hope to sway you on the definition of a sandwich as they debate: Is a Hotdog a Sandwich? Resources Referenced in this Episode: Kyle and Jon created Make Math Moments Kyle and Jon host Making Math Moments podcast Makemathmoments on twitter Follow Jon on Twitter: @MrOrr_geek Math Before Bed - https://mathbeforebed.com/ Mr Orr i...
Apr 07, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Should students be allowed to use notes on a math test? Listen as two teams of students debate the pros and cons of using notes on tests. What is fair to have on a notecard? What types of assessments should have notes? Our guests hope to help you answer these questions as they debate this episode’s resolution: Let Them Use Notes! Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to vote! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to cast a vote. Don’t forget to check out the video version of th...
Mar 03, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Should students be asked to memorize in math class? Listen as two teams of two–with Dr. Mandi Tolen , Dr. Raj Shah , Liesl McConchie , and Geoff Krall –debate the purpose and reality of memorization. How much or what should you have your students memorize? Our guests hope to help you answer that question as they debate this episode’s resolution: Stop making students memorize math! Resources Referenced in this Episode: Building Fact Fluency by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zag...
Feb 03, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome to the Great Trapezoid Debate! Listen as Zak Champagne and Shelby Strong debate the definition of a trapezoid. Are you #TeamInclusive or #TeamExclusive? Our guests dive into the details of the geometric definitions of quadrilaterals and discuss the importance of spending time in the nuance. See our YouTube Channel for the video version of this episode! Resources Referenced in this Episode: Chris Luzniak’s book Up for Debate ! An explanation of Oxford Style debate structure...
Jan 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Welcome to the #DebateMath Podcast! Before our first episodes air, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves and share the ideas behind this podcast. Tune in to hear all about our plans and goals. We have an exciting season ahead! Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com . Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak . Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t f...
Jan 20, 2022•15 min0
