Method to the Mathness

This month’s podcast episode features author and educator, Dr. Carrie Cutler. Listen in as Dr. Cutler shares her math story and how her book Math Positive Mindsets addresses the trends she noticed in mathematical mindsets. Her experience and candor shine through as she shares inspiration and tips especially relevant during this season of interrupted learning.

In this episode, Dr. Tyrone Howard shares his perspective on the connective role that teachers and schools play within communities, particularly amidst the new and changing realities created by the COVID-19 pandemic. He talks about our current challenges, shines a light on the disproportionate impact of school closures to vulnerable members of our communities, and offers practical ways to think globally and act locally. Join us for an honest, encouraging, real conversation.

This month's podcast episode features educator, author, and leader Cathy Seeley. Cathy shares her unique math story as she invites us to consider the role of problem-solving within our own instruction. Join us for a timely conversation about high-stakes assessment, the crucial role of intentionally selecting learning tasks, and the energizing dynamic experienced through collaborating with colleagues in reflecting on and refining our craft.

We are THRILLED to bring you the official highlight reel from this year. For this episode we compiled some of the key insights from our guests throughout the year, and pulling it together is our way of celebrating the important work happening in the field of math education.

This month's podcast episode features educator and equity champion, Dr. Matt Larson. Matt shares how incredible teachers along his own learning journey helped him see himself as a learner of mathematics, and describes our role in impacting the positive learner identities of our students. Tune in to hear how decisions about the tasks we choose and the questions we ask make a critical difference for student learning. Matt offers tips for using video and engaging in both the art and science of teaching mathematics, and challenges each of us to find and focus on our 10%.

This month’s podcast episode features The Calculus Project founder, Dr. Adrian Mims, Sr. He shares his personal math learning journey and how The Calculus Project is designed to increase the number of students of color and low-income students who complete AP Calculus in high school. Dr. Mims describes the critical role that relationships play in fostering collaborative learning communities and disrupting systemic inequities in education. Tune in to hear how relationships between students, teachers, leaders, and parents impact learning trajectories and make math achievement an attainable reality.

This month’s podcast episode features Math Solutions teammates Nicole Bridge and Le’Vada Gray sharing their math stories and practical tips for making math classrooms spaces where each and every student belongs. Le’Vada and Nicole discuss how to notice each student through their unique perspectives on what it means to be a person learning mathematics. Check out Le’Vada’s blog, Black Girl Math for recent posts about culturally responsive mathematics teaching and tune in to hear how Nicole and Le’Vada bring their backgrounds and love of learning to teachers and students every day.

This month’s podcast episode features educator and champion of learning, Anthony Colannino. Anthony’s contagious passion for learning, growing, asking questions, and finding the most meaningful methods for offering feedback are key components of how he supports teachers and school leaders in operationalizing mindset research. Prior to joining HMH International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) as a Senior Fellow, Anthony taught fifth grade, served as an elementary school principal in the Boston area, and worked alongside Dr. Carol Dweck at Mindset Works Inc. Looking for more resources to support creating a learning mindset culture, check out "Faster Isn’t Smarter" and "Smarter than We Think" by Cathy Seeley.

This month’s podcast episode spotlights educator Dr. Tonya Clarke. As the coordinator of K-12 Mathematics for a large public school system in the greater Atlanta area, Dr. Clarke knows first-hand the challenge of keeping math relevant for the students she serves. In this episode she shares her incredible experience using current events to spark student interest. Join the discussion on how problem-based learning supports students in connecting mathematics, matters of social justice, and their everyday lives.

This month’s podcast episode was recorded live at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) conference and features educators Caren Holtzman and Rusty Bresser. Caren and Rusty are both recipients of the Barbara and Paul Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing teaching excellence in University of California San Diego’s faculty. They have authored several publications, including Math Workshop Essentials: Developing Number Sense Through Routines, Focus Lessons, and Learning Stations.

This month’s podcast episode features educator Jennifer Lempp in a discussion on the math workshop model of instruction. Jennifer is a Coordinator in the Office of School Support in Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia. She has taught at both the elementary and middle school levels and served as math coach. She is the author of Math Workshop: Five Steps to Implementing Guided Math, Learning Stations, Reflection, and More.

This month’s podcast episode features educator Marilyn Burns sharing her insights on student interviews, teaching tips, and more. Marilyn is the founder of Math Solutions and a recipient of numerous awards including an honorary doctorate degree from Bank Street College of Education in New York and the Glenn Gilbert National Leadership Award. She is the author of more than twenty professional learning resources with her cornerstone publication, About Teaching Mathematics, now in its fourth edition.