Episode description

In this special episode Kyle & Jon highlight and showcase one of their favourite new podcasts: Debate Math Podcast! 

Recently in episode 4 of the Debate Math Podcast Jon and his daughter Lucie went head-to-head against Kyle and his daughter Taliah to debate: Is a hotdog a sandwich? 

In this cross-posted episode you’ll hear the two hosts of the Debate Math Podcast, Chris Luzniak and Rob Baier skillfully pose questions that prompt some insightful thinking as well causing some fits of laughter! 

You’ll learn: 

• How and why you should use this debate idea in your math class; 
• How to strengthen your students reasoning skills; 
• What resources you can gather to run a debate in your math class; 

Resources: 

• Debate Math Podcast
• Justin Aion (@JustinAion) 
• and Shelby Strong (@Sneffleupagus) 
• Christopher Danielson @Trianglemancsd and Megan Parise Schmidt @Veganmathbeagle often seen in #sandwichchat
• Examples of Debate in Math Class on luzniak.com
• Learn more about Chris’s debates from his Grassroots Workshops 
• Debate Math Podcast on YouTube 
• Go to luzniak.com/podcast to get information about how to make debate a part of your math classroom!

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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.