#DebateMath Podcast

Send us a textLet's talk about curriculum resources! Whether you are using a textbook that you chose or your district chose for you, many of you have been asked to use the resource with fidelity. But what exactly is fidelity, and is it a problem to create our own lessons? How much should teachers be expected to use what is included in a curriculum resource? Well that sounds like a great question for debate! So we have a panel of 3 guests today to share their thoughts on the question:Should we teach a curriculum with fidelity? Follow Adrianne Burns on BlueSky: @aburnsy.bsky.socialFollow Phonisha Hawkins on BlueSky/X: @phonisha.bsky.social and on LinkedIn. Follow Bobson Wong on BlueSky/X/Instagram: @bobsonwong.com and on LinkedIn. Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

Send us a textIs teaching math the same as teaching reading? Have you ever attended a PD or read about a strategy that works for teaching both reading and were asked to use it in math as well? There are times when these two pedagogies can overlap…but should they? Today, we have a very special “family” episode for you. We are going to hear a husband and wife debate it out on this very topic, answering the question: Should We Be Comparing the Teaching of Reading to the Teaching of Math?You can find Ryan Flessner on Bluesky: @ryanflessner.bsky.socialYou can find Courtney Flessner on Bluesky: @cfless.bsky.social or on LinkedInCheck out Courtney's podcast: Math and Other ThingsListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

Send us a textMath is full of algorithms. These are generalized procedures or sets of rules to be followed in solving problems of a given type. From the standard algorithms for subtraction and long division in elementary school all the way to the distance formula and the quadratic formula in high school, algorithms are a part of the mathematics curriculum. However, some may ask: should we be teaching students these methods, or should we Dump the Algorithms?Pam Harris's website: mathisfigureoutable.com Follow Pam Harris on social media: @pwharrisVanessa Vakharia's website: maththerapy.comFollow Vanessa Vakharia (aka The Math Guru) on social media: @TheMathGuruListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

Send us a textHow narrow should we make the grade bands for teacher certification? When teachers get their certification in a state, it is usually for a specific subject and/or grade band. For instance, a teacher may get a certification in K-8 Elementary Teaching or 7-12 Math Instruction. These bands vary by state and change over time. So what is the ideal set of grade bands? Listen in as our debaters take on the resolution:  Should We Narrow the Grade Bands? Gabriel mentioned the O'Mellan research article.You can contact Gabriel via email: gmatney@bgsu.eduFollow Jodie on LinkedIn: Jodie BaileyListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

Send us a textAs we've done in the past, we wanted to end the year by bringing together a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable to reflect on the past debates and also engage in a discussion around a central question. This year's question is:How do we help students feel that they belong in math class? Follow Melissa Dean on Twitter & Instagram: @Dean_of_mathCheck out Melissa's Blog: Dean of Math BlogFollow Liesl McConchie on Twitter (and Bluesky): @LieslMcconchieCheck out Liesl's Website: lieslmcconchie.comFollow Shelby Strong on Bluesky and other Platforms: @SneffleupagusCheck out Shelby's Website: strongermath.com Follow Crystal Watson on Twitter and other Platforms: @_CrystalMWatsonCheck out Crystal's Website: crystalmwatson.comFollow Bobson Wong on Twitter and other Platforms: @bobsonwongCheck out Bobson's website: bobsonwong.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Send us a textAt the time of this recording, we are in an election year and political ads are everywhere. As we get closer to November 2024, it is harder and harder to avoid. Now, while you may not think of math as a course that intersects with political topics, teachers may find it coming up in many ways. So for this episode we gathered a panel of educators to give us advice on this, addressing the question: Should politics be avoided in math class?Follow Dee Crescitelli on Social Media: @dcrescitelliFollow Crystal Watson on Social Media: @_CrystalMWatsonCheck out Crystal's Website: crystalmwatson.comFollow Matt Baker on Social Media: @stoodle (and @mrbakersmathclass on Instagram)Some resources mentioned include:Facing HistorySkew the ScriptSlow Reveal GraphsListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, or NCTM, is the world's largest mathematics education organization. While many math teachers are members of this organization and may attend its national conference, others do not. Maybe you are someone who has wondered whether or not to join? We wanted to explore this idea more in our latest debate: Is an NCTM membership worthwhile?Follow Desiree Harrison on all platforms: @KidsmathtalkFollow Bobson Wong on Twitter/BlueSky/Instagram: @bobsonwong Check out Bobson's Website:  www.bobsonwong.comFollow Steve Phelps on all platforms: @MathTechCoach  Follow Sunil Singh on Twitter: @MathgardenCheck out Sunil's Website: www.mathsings.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

For our final “Hot Seat” of 2024, we wanted to lean into the topic of data science. It's starting to become a course offered in high schools, but some may wonder if it is a rigorous pathway for students. Is Calculus still the most rigorous course for high school students? We want to hear from our guests from DataScience4Everyone, asking them:Is Data Science as rigorous as any other advanced math course?Follow Lee Ellen Harmer via LinkedIn or on Twitter: @LeeEllenHarmerFollow Mahmoud Harding via LinkedInCheck out the website: datascience4everyone.org Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Do you know what Problem-Based Lessons are? And more importantly, do you think they are important? For this Hot Seat, we hear from educators Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr on why they think: Problem Based Lessons are Essential.Follow the Make Math Moments PodcastCheck out Problem-Based Lessons on: makemathmoments.comTake the report at makemathmoments.com/reportFollow Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearceFollow Jon on Twitter: @MrOrr_geekListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

For this next Hot Seat debate, we talk about the complicated decision to leave education. With many teachers leaving or considering leaving the profession, we brought on two former educators–Laila Nur & Justin Aion–to debate the question: Is it OK to quit teaching?Follow Laila on Twitter: @mslailanur or check out her website: www.mslailanur.comFollow Justin on Twitter: @JustinAion  Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Welcome to our very first Hot Seat debate! In this debate we hear from Sunil Singh and explore his idea that: Math is Dead!Follow Sunil on Twitter: @MathgardenCheck out Sunil's Website: www.mathsings.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

You may have heard news of schools and districts that are switching to a 4 day school week. There are claims of improved teacher retention or reduced costs. However, this is a highly debated topic. So we invited four guests to share their thoughts on the debate: Let's Switch to a 4-Day School Week!Resources Referenced in this EpisodeFollow Jodie on Twitter or LinkedIn: @BaileyJodie Follow Shelby on Twitter or LinkedIn: @SneffleupagusFollow Brandon on Twitter or LinkedIn: @MrRob7234Follow Hilary on Twitter or LinkedIn: @Dr_KreisbergListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Have you heard of the Science of Math? It is a movement in the math education world, which aims to use research to inform best practices. However, there has been some push back to this movement. Critics question what and how research was quoted and used. This controversy sounded like a topic for the Debate Math Podcast. Come hear out both sides! Resources Referenced in this EpisodeRead more about the Science of Math movement on their website: thescienceofmath.comFollow Sarah Powell on Twitter & Instagram: @sarahpowellphd Follow Jonathan Regino on Twitter/BlueSky/Mathstodon: @JRED530Follow Liesl McConchie on social media: @LieslMcconchie and check out her website: lieslmcconchie.comFollow Shelly Jones on Twitter: @ShellyMJones1And check out the Benjamin Banneker Association: benjaminbannekerassociation.orgListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

This month's episode is a special recording of two LIVE debates at the OMCA 2024 Retreat. Listen as thoughtful math leaders discuss two topics and answer questions from the audience!The first topic is:We need to have common evaluations.The second debate topic is:Teachers spend too much time on direct instruction.Follow up with our debaters:Follow Angela Schaefer on Twitter: @SchaeferAngFollow Cherry Perentesis on Twitter: @CPerentesisFollow Kelly Madigan on Twitter: @kmads03Follow Stephen Monica on Twitter: @stephen_monicaListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Let's talk about textbooks! Some teachers are handed a textbook and are instructed to follow it. Others may have never had a textbook offered to them. If you are given a textbook, should you be following it? And how much? And if you don't have one, should you start? Tune in as four thoughtful educators debate the resolution: Teachers should follow the textbook.Resources Referenced in this EpisodeThe book Pi of Life was mentioned.  Graspable Math Open Middle Math Same But Different Math Which One Doesn't Belong? The BEAM Program Follow Gabe Davis Twitter: @gdavis451Follow Zak Champagne Twitter: @Zakchamp or check out his website: zakchamp.comFollow Melissa Dean on Twitter & Instagram: @Dean_of_math, check out her blog: deanofmath.wordpress.com, or read her new book: Unravel School.Follow Tim Brzezinski on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: @TimBrzezinski Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Welcome to Season 3!Listen in as Chris & Rob talk about the upcoming season!Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

We wanted to end the year by bringing together a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable to reflect on the past debates and also engage in a discussion around the question: How do we bring joy to math class? With politics around education and teaching so often turning negative in the news, we wanted to talk more about joy with our guests. And we hope it will lead to an enlightening discussion with our group today.Resources Referenced in this EpisodeEssay: The Having of Wonderful IdeasBook: Table Talk mathWebsite: Yummy MathMathematician's Lament mentioned by Kit can be found at: worrydream.com/refs/Lockhart-MathematiciansLament.pdfBook: Math Games with Bad DrawingsBook: Building Thinking ClassroomsBook: Math MindsetsBlog: Math Equals Love Website: YoucubedFollow Kit on Social Media: @MrKitMath or bring Kit to your school for PD. Follow Phil on Social Media: @phildituri, Website: dituriconsulting.comFind out more about FiCycle at ficycle.orgFollow Farshid Safi on Social Media: @FarshidSafiFollow Kathy Henderson on Social Media: @kathyhen_Follow Patricia Vandenberg on Social Media: @VbergMath or at her Blog: patriciavandenberg.comFollow Ed Campos Jr. on Social Media: @edcampOSjr and check out his Website: edcamposjr.com and his new non-profit: campocreativo.orgListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

If you know the Common Core, then you have probably seen the 8 Standards of Math Practice (or SMPs as we refer to them). Here at the DebateMath podcast, we are HUGE fans of SMP#3 - Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. But we wanted to take some time to highlight some of the other SMPs. So we reached out to educators asking for their favorites, asking: What is the best SMP?Resources Referenced in this EpisodeFollow Paige on Twitter & Mathstadon: @MrsSheehanMath Follow Damion on Twitter & Mathstadon: @DamionBethFollow Fawn on Twitter: @fawnpnguyen Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Earlier this season we had a lovely debate on whether or not to Ditch Algebra 2. During that debate, our four guests tangentially expressed four very different viewpoints on Geometry. We thought it would be a great idea to get these guests back together to hear more of their thoughts on Geometry. Should we keep it? Is it important? We want to dig deeper into this with our debate. So, we have 2 teams of 2 debating the resolution: Ditch Geometry.Resources Referenced in this EpisodeFollow Kit on Twitter: @MrKitMath, Email: mrkitmath@gmail.com. Follow Mimi on Twitter: @untilnextstop, Blog: untilnextstop.blogspot.comFollow Rachael on Twitter: @rachaelhgorsuch Follow Phil on Twitter/LinkedIn: @phildituri, Website: dituriconsulting.comFind out more about FiCycle at ficycle.orgListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Join us as we take a break from our usual format for a special Back to School episode! Here at the DebateMath podcast, we highly value discourse in math. On the podcast, we want to elevate the voices of teachers and students in our episodes, and we also want that for our classrooms. We want to encourage student discourse in math class. So for this special episode, we asked a handful of educators for their “quick advice” on how to get students talking in math class. We did a handful of five minute interviews with several educators, asking: What is Your Best Advice to Get Students Talking in Math Class?Resources Referenced in this EpisodeFollow Marcia Marbury Kilpatrick on Twitter: @MsResource or on LinkedIn: Marcia Marbury Kilpatrick Follow Rachel Wiemken on Twitter: @MissWiemken or contact her via email: rachel.wiemken@hcesc.org Follow Dan Finkel on Twitter: @MathforLove via his website: MathForLove.com or Email: Dan@mathforlove.com   Follow Elizabeth Statmore on Twitter/Mathstadon/BlueSky: @cheesemonkeysf or read her blog: cheesemonkeysf.blogspot.comFollow Pam Harris on Twitter: @pwharris on Instagram: @pamharris_math  or on her website: mathisfigureoutable.com Follow Dr. Allison Hintz on Twitter: @allisonhintz124 or via Email: ahintz@uw.edu Dr. Hintz mentioned the article: Three Strategies for Opening Curriculum SpacesAnd be sure to join the DebateMath Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/debatemathListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Math class is so often associated with pencil and paper work–students working through steps of symbolic manipulation. But what role does or should technology have in math class? Our world is constantly changing, and how do we adapt to that? From calculators, to apps, to ChatGPT, the resources available keep growing. So how or what should we allow? How can we help students use technology wisely? In our latest episode, we are not debating the inclusion of technology, but we are discussing how best to utilize it. We are asking: What is the most important thing to keep in mind about technology in math class? Resources Referenced in this EpisodeMore on the Math Technology for Equity framework that Ed mentioned here.Follow Karen Campe on Twitter & Mathstodon: @KarenCampe and read her Blog: karendcampe.wordpress.comFollow Ed Campos Jr. on Twitter & Instagram: @edcampOSjr and check out his Website: edcamposjr.com and his new non-profit: campocreativo.orgFollow Kyne on Twitter/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @onlinekyne Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Math exams are the typical culminating assessment at the end of the unit or the end of a semester, but what if we didn't give exams? What if we instead spent that time on an alternative form of assessment. What would that look like? What are the options? In this episode, we have 3 awesome educators each sharing a different way to alternatively assess students.  Resources Referenced in this EpisodeMore on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's can be found hereFollow Coach Victor Hicks on Twitter: @CodingWCulture, on other social media: @CodingWithCulture, or check out his Website: codingwithculture.comFollow Joshua Bean on Twitter: @MrJoshuaBean or Email: wakingbean@gmail.comFollow Nolan Fossum on Twitter: @NolanFossum or Email: nolanfossummath@gmail.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

It's final exam season! So we thought it would be a good time to get into a debate about tests. Should we continue using paper tests, or is it time to give tests on computers? Which way is easier? Which method is best for teaching and learning? Should we stick with paper or is it time to say: Let's Get Digital! Tune in as four educators share their thoughts on this debate!Resources Referenced in this EpisodeMore information Common Core Standards of Math Practice (including #5) can be found here.The study that Kathy mentions can be found at this link.Follow Julie Reulbach on Twitter: @jreulbach or at her Blog: ispeakmath.orgFollow Eli Luberoff on Twitter: @eluberoff or Email: eli@desmos.comFollow Kathy Henderson on Twitter: @kathyhen_Follow Patricia Vandenberg on Twitter: @VbergMath or at her Blog: patriciavandenberg.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Let's talk about pacing guides. What are they? Why do we have them? How much should we follow them? This topic has caused quite the stir in many schools among colleagues. Some educators believe pacing guides may not be effective, or even necessary! While others believe pacing guides are needed so we stay on track to cover all of our grade-level content. Check out this great debate about pacing guides, featuring Hilary Kreisberg, Farshid Safi, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah and Berkeley Everett.Follow People in this EpisodeFollow Hilary Kreisberg on Twitter: @Dr_KreisbergFollow Farshid Safi on Twitter: @FarshidSafiFollow  Kwame Sarfo-Mensah on Twitter: @identityshaper or via his Website: identitytalk4educators.comFollow Berkeley Everett on Twitter: @BerkeleyEverett or via his Website: berkeleyeverett.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Have you heard that there's is a new AP math exam: AP PreCalc. Yes, the College Board is planning to offer an AP PreCalc exam, starting in the spring of 2024. So should you offer an AP PreCalculus course next school year? What is on the test? What's more, the College Board has been involved in some controversial headlines lately. The politics of the College Board are intertwined with our discussion about offering an AP PreCalc course. Join us as three passionate educators share their thoughts on offering AP PreCalculus. Resources Referenced in this EpisodeRead more about the College Board in the news recently in this article (NY Times)Follow Dr. Kristopher J. Childs on Twitter (and all social media): @DrKChilds, Website: kristopherchilds.comFollow Joelle Cooper on Twitter: @JoelleCooper15Follow Steve Leinwand via email: sleinwand@air.org, on Twitter: @steve_leinwand, Website: steveleinwand.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Suppose some students do not do well on a test or a quiz. What's the best way for students to improve and then show their improved understanding? They could correct their mistakes for credit or set a date for a retake. Which way do you want students to show mastery? Listen in as our teams discuss what they think is the best way forward in this month's debate!Connect with People from This Episode:Follow Julie Saller on Twitter: @edtechmathteach, or search for Julie Ann on Facebook.Follow May Vang on Twitter: @vangmay1, or find May Vang Swanson on Facebook.Follow Amanda Jansen on Twitter: @MandyMathEd, and find Mandy's book: “Rough Draft Math” on the Stenhouse website. Follow Richard Velasco on Twitter: @rclvelasco.Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

Let's talk about Algebra 2! What is it? Why is it important? And most importantly, should we continue to require it? Plenty of high school students struggle in what we call Algebra 2, and many ask the question “when are we ever going to use this?” Some schools and districts now offer alternative pathways for students in their high school math options. So, that leads us to this month's debate resolution: Ditch Algebra 2Resources Referenced in this EpisodeMore information on Ohio's Math Modeling and Reasoning course.Read more about the work of Bob Moses and The Algebra Project.Mathematician's Lament mentioned by Kit.Follow Kit on Twitter: @MrKitMath, Email: mrkitmath@gmail.com. Find more info about Lesley University's Center for Math Achievement.Follow Rachael on Twitter: @rachaelhgorsuch Information about the new PreCalculus book that Rachael mentioned (and is an author on).Follow Phil on Twitter: @phildituri, Email: phildituri@gmail.com, Website: dituriconsulting.com.Find out more about FiCycle at ficycle.orgFollow Mimi on Twitter: @untilnextstop, Blog: untilnextstop.blogspot.comListened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

We've heard the question of the relevance of high school math come up in both our podcast and in many conversations with educators. Do our students need high school math? Is it important to their future careers? What topics should we really emphasize or focus on? In this episode, we speak with four young professionals who are not math educators and ask them the question: Is the math we learn in high school relevant to their future?Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex_hansen17Follow Emily on Instagram: @eaw1029Follow Chanelle on Instagram: @nellyloves2write  Website: nellyloves2write.com Follow Megan on Instagram: @missmlearns Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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 episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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.comFollow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus AcademyFollow Nolan Fossum on Twitter:@NolanFossumFollow Leigh Nataro on Twitter: @mathteacher24, Blog: mathteacher24.blogspot.comFollow Dr. Kristopher Childs on Twitter: @DrKChilds, Website: http://kristopherchilds.comFollow Kristen Acosta on Twitter: @KristenMAcosta. Book: Hanging Math Out to Dry. Website: kristenacosta.com.Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts.Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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.comFollow Rachel on Twitter: @rayieko1Follow Crystal Watson on Twitter: @_CrystalMWatson, Website: crystalmwatson.comFollow Justin on Twitter: @JustinAionListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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.comFollow Rachel on Twitter: @rayieko1.Follow Darnell and her team on Instagram: @Vikes2College.Follow Beth on Twitter: @beth_wiser.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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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! 

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 sides in our latest debate!Resources Referenced in this Episode:Resources Mentioned: Building Thinking Classrooms, Classroom Chef, Dr. Jo Boaler, Learning Trajectories, Graham Fletcher Progression Videos, Figuring Out FluencyAn article from NCTQ cited by AmandaFollow Kristen Acosta on Twitter: @KristenMAcosta. Book: Hanging Math Out to Dry. Website: kristenacosta.com.Follow Dr. Mike Flynn on Twitter: @MikeFlynn55 or on YouTube. Book: Beyond Answers.Follow Amanda Beeler on Twitter: @AmandaBeeler314.Follow Mario Valdez on Twitter: @mvaldez_mario. Podcast: Math Unmuted.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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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 by ChildrenDr. Childs mentioned the book: The Crest of the PeacockFollow Crystal Watson on Twitter: @_CrystalMWatson, Website: http://crystalmwatson.comFollow Dr. Kristopher Childs on Twitter: @DrKChilds, Website: http://kristopherchilds.comFollow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in MindFollow Molly Daley on Twitter: @mdaley15, Websites: https://www.mathanywhere.org, https://www.public-math.orgListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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! 

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: @sumofanglesListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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 ReportWebsites mentioned: Art of Stat, Stapplet, Stats Medic, Skew the Script, Book: Statistical Reasoning in SportsFollow Bill Thill on Twitter: @roughlynormal. Reach Corey Andreasen via Email: coreyandreasen@gmailFollow Leigh Nataro on Twitter: @mathteacher24, Blog: mathteacher24.blogspot.comFollow Bob Lochel on Twitter: @bobloch, Blog: mathcoachblog.comListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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! 

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 Episode:Follow Carl Oliver on Twitter: @carloliwitter. Website: https://www.coast2coast.me/carl/ Follow Nolan Fossum on Twitter:@NolanFossumListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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 MinasFollow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely TeachingFollow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus AcademyFollow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in Mind, Book: Brain-Based LearningFollow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent MathBoth Raj & Liesl have online workshops on Grassroots WorkshopsListened to the episode? Share your thoughts! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to continue the conversation.Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!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! 

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 podcastMakemathmoments on twitterFollow Jon on Twitter: @MrOrr_geek  Math Before Bed -  https://mathbeforebed.com/  Mr Orr is a Geek - https://mrorr-isageek.com/ Follow Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearceMath is Visual - https://mathisvisual.com/ Tap into Teen Minds - https://tapintoteenminds.com/ Make Math Moments Facebook GroupJustin Aion (@JustinAion) and Shelby Strong (@Sneffleupagus) Christopher Danielson @Trianglemancsd and Megan Parise Schmidt @Veganmathbeagle often seen in #sandwichchatExamples on luzniak.comLearn more about Chris's debates from his Grassroots Workshops 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!**Go to luzniak.com/podcast to get information about how to make debate a part of your math classroom!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!

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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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! 

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 Zager Prime Climb game - Math for LoveFollow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely TeachingFollow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus AcademyFollow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in MindFollow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent MathBoth Raj & Liesl mentioned their courses on Grassroots WorkshopsGeoff Krall mentioned his book Necessary ConditionsListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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! 

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 structureBerkeley Everett and his #TeamInclusive/#TeamExclusive shirts.NCTM Trapezoid Debate SessionFollow Shelby on Twitter: @StrongerMath or @Sneffleupagus. Website: https://www.strongermath.com/ Follow Zak on Twitter: @zakchamp, Website: www.zakchamp.comListened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!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!

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.