Episode description

In this episode, Kyle & Jon address a few common misconceptions from the Math Moment Maker community around teaching problem-based lessons and units. 

Stick around and you’ll hear how to find the right balance between what students know and what they need to learn in your lesson; when we should be assessing for learning; how to consolidate a problem-based lesson; and,how to manage the flow of the class when some students complete work quicker than others. 

You’ll learn: 

• How to find the right balance between what students know and what they need to learn in your lesson; 
• WhenI should be assessing for learning; 
• How to consolidate a problem-based lesson; 
• Finding the right time to teach a problem-based lesson; and, 
• How to manage the flow of the class when some students complete work quicker than others. 

Resources: 

• Make Math Moments Framework [Blog Article]
• How To Transform Your Textbook Into A Curiosity Machine [Free Video Course] 
• Make Math Moments Problem-Based Lessons & Units 
• Cookie Cutter [Problem Based Lesson] 
• Woolly Worm Race [Problem Based Unit]

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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.