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Episode description
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Are your teachers’ math assessments helping students grow as learners or are they hindering student achievement?
In this episode, Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman dive into the role of assessment in math education and how a shift in assessment practices can create a classroom culture that values growth and understanding. Hear real insights from their work with district leaders to transform summative assessments into powerful tools for student growth.
- Discover practical ways to make assessments opportunities for reflection and improvement, even for summative assessments.
- Learn how to build a math classroom culture where assessments foster self-awareness and ownership over learning.
- Gain strategies for implementing moderated marking and community practices that create alignment and elevate teaching practices.
Listen to this episode now to reshape your assessment approach and support lasting student growth in math!
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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.