Solving for the Undefined

Moving into this new school year, we all want to lay the best foundation possible. But once that foundation is laid, how do we raise up our students into mathematicians? In today's episode, I am going to be sharing the 5 pillars I use in my classroom to mold my students into mathematicians. Let's get started.Check out my FREE Building Effective Teams challenge: https://www.misskuiper.com/challengeMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Have you ever wondered how to kindle that spark of curiosity, igniting a passion for numbers that goes far beyond rote practice and skill drills? Well, wonder no more, because Kristen from Moore than Just X and I have got some alternative approaches up our sleeves that will transform your teaching methods from traditional to extraordinary.Whether you're a seasoned math teacher looking for fresh ideas or a new educator ready to embark on this mathematical journey, you're in the right place. Get ready to unlock the true potential of your students and help them become math masters.Join the FREE math teacher conference, Educator Exponential! Sign up here!Mentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

I'm sure as teachers, we can all think of something in the education system that just doesn't measure up, like how little students are taught about measurement. And that's why I invited Kelly Hogan on the show to share about how we can close that gap in our students learning. inch by inch. Let's get started.LinksToy Theater WebsiteListen to Kelly's podcast, The Mathematically Enthused Teacher PodcastFollow Kelly on InstagramFollow Johanna on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

“This isn't how I did math when I was in school! Why does it have to be so complicated?” Every time a parent or grownup has this complaint, I have to take a BIG DEEP BREATH. In today's episode, we are going to be addressing how to talk to parents about “new math”. Let's get started!LinksFREE Download to give to parents and grownupsStudy on parent Involvement in children's math workFollow Johanna on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

You know the saying practice makes progress? That is especially true in the math classroom because students need intentional math practice on a regular basis. So why not make it fun by turning it into a game? In today's episode we are joined by Asia Hines who is going to give us the rundown on how to play Ghosts in the Graveyard. Let's get started.LinksMore tips on playing Ghosts in the GraveyardAsia's Ghosts in the Graveyard templatesFollow Asia on InstagramFollow Johanna on InstagramMentioned in this episode:There's a TPT Bonus Sale happening!We're here to give you an extra boost for this back-to-school season with a bonus sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. Coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th & 30th, you can save up to 25% on resources sitewide. This is the perfect to try the name tent and A to Z Get to Know Me activity from episode 67. Or my mild, medium, and spicy practice and active notes from episodes 68 and 70. Whichever resources you choose, make sure to use code BTSBONUS23 at checkout to get the complete 25% off your purchase. Head here to pick out your favorite resources:Click here to shop the TPT Bonus Sale!

If I could eliminate that one aspect of math class, I would get rid of notes. I hate standing and doing notes under the document camera. And so I did. I no longer facilitate notes in my classroom. And you might be thinking I'm crazy or you might be intrigued at the possibility of relieving yourself from that duty as well. Whether you fall into that first category, the last one or somewhere in between, let's get started.Shownotes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-70-making-math-notes-meaningful/LinksCheck out my notes on TPTListen to the episode on Mild, Medium, & SpicyFollow me on InstagramMentioned in this episode:There's a TPT Bonus Sale happening!We're here to give you an extra boost for this back-to-school season with a bonus sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. Coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th & 30th, you can save up to 25% on resources sitewide. This is the perfect to try the name tent and A to Z Get to Know Me activity from episode 67. Or my mild, medium, and spicy practice and active notes from episodes 68 and 70. Whichever resources you choose, make sure to use code BTSBONUS23 at checkout to get the complete 25% off your purchase. Head here to pick out your favorite resources:Click here to shop the TPT Bonus Sale!

Have you ever wondered how teachers transform their classrooms into forensics labs, an operation room or do a Starbucks classroom transformation? In today's episode, we are joined by Katy and Natalie who are here to share how they create memorable classroom transformations for their students.Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-69-classroom-transformations-making-a-meaningful-math-experienceLinksSetting up a Glow Day TransformationTransforming the Middle TPT StoreFollow Transforming the Middle on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Recently, I asked you all what you wanted to hear on this podcast. And one of you asked: how can you level practice with low level and extension on the same page? So in today's episode I will be sharing one of my favorite ways to level practice questions to meet and grow all of my students. Let's get started.Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-68-leveled-practice-to-reach-and-grow-all-studentsQuick LinksLinear Equation "Menu" ActivityCake Walk Pythagorean Theorem GameActive Notes with Leveled PracticeMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Ready for the beginning of the school year? If you've been a teacher for a while, you might already have a routine for the beginning of the school year. So whether you are a new teacher or looking to revamp your first week agenda, let me share my favorite first week activities that involve teamwork, math, and a whole lot of fun! Let's get started.Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-67-activities-for-the-first-week-of-schoolQuick LinksA to Z, Get to Know Me ActivityChaos to CommunityThe Ultimate Math BundleMentioned in this episode:⭐ The Ultimate Math Bundle ⭐We're talking…

As a teacher, who wouldn't want to save time? So that's why I invited Lauren Ellis on to the show to share a few tips on how we can easily systematize things in our classroom to allow us to work more efficiently. Let's get started.Mentioned in this episode:⭐ The Ultimate Math Bundle ⭐We're talking…

Feeling guilty for having to take a sick day? Kelsey Sorenson is here to talk about the best way to prep for a sub and how to move past the feelings of guilt. You won't want to miss this one. Links Join the Educate and Rejuvenate Conference! Connect with Kelsey on Instagram Free Sub Planning Starter Kit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

The foundation of any good data strategy is the assessments you give your students. In today's episode, we are joined by Cassandra Harris (@simplyorganizedwithcassandra), the go-to expert on gathering, organizing, and understanding student data. Let's get started! Links Follow Cassandra on Instagram Get your free guide "10 Tips for Organizing Student Data" Join the Data Made Simple waitlist Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative Website Explore Quizizz Explore Blooket --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

The end of the year is no cake walk…but I'll tell you what is! This review game. In today's episode, we are continuing our series on review games that get student thinking and learning. Let's get started. Links Pythagorean Theorem Review Game Slides Check out the Review Game Slides from Miss Kuiper's Classroom Connect with Johanna on Instagram Join the community of math teachers here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Are you looking for a new way to simultaneously meet the needs of your lower learners, on grade level learners, and your learners who need a challenge? In today's episode, we are joined by Kelsey Hardwick who is here to share how math centers can be the tool that helps meet every students' needs. Let's get started. Links Kelsey's Ultimate Math Centers Guide Read more about the benefits of math centers Connect with Kelsey on Instagram Download the 7 Math Teacher Must Haves Connect with Johanna on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Back in episode 56, we talked about leveling up your curriculum to meet the needs of your students and engage them. But what happens when that isn't enough? In today's episode we are joined by Annette Kuperus (@countonkupe) who is sharing the behind the scenes on creating your own interactive math resources. Let's get started! Links Learn more from Annette! Connect with Annette on Instagram. Check out the 7 Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success Connect with Johanna on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

As teachers, we are bombarded with people telling us what needs to be done in our classrooms. But when we're ready to take on something new, where do we even begin? In today's episode, I am sharing the 3 things every math classroom should have and therefore a good place to start when you're ready to make a change. Let's get started! Links Join A Fraction of Math Teachers Facebook Group Download the Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success here! Follow Johanna Kuiper on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

What if I told you that I found the key to your students' math success? It would be hard to believe, right? In today's episode, Jay Brown is bringing us all the details on how self-efficacy can speed up student learning and set them up for math success. Let's get started. Links Connect with Jay on Instagram Visit Jay's website to learn more Check out the Seven Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Ready for state testing? I'm not! But whether we are ready or not, with state testing coming up, we are all looking for ways to creatively review everything that we have been learning this year. Today I am going to share a game that is going to have your students up & moving and solving math problems. It's called the Paper Bag Review. Let's get started! Links Grab my free guide: Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success Build better math community by joining Chaos to Community! Episode 47: How to Play the Unfair Game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Did you know that 10% of students are considered gifted? Not just in a “wow they are really smart!” way, but in a Talented and Gifted student (Tag, Gate, etc.) And if you have a class of 30, that's roughly 3 kids. So how can you identify and provide support for them in the classroom? With the expertise of Kimberly Jayne, we are going to learn just that. Let's get started! Links Join Molding Mathematicians Course Read more on Kim's website Connect with Kim on Instagram Nrich Math Resources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Raise your hand if you like your school's math curriculum. Yup...not many hands raised! That's because the majority of textbooks were not designed with our post-covid students in mind. So in today's episode, I am going to be sharing three ways to give your curriculum an upgrade. Let's get started! Links Come hang out with me on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Today's episode is one that I am thrilled to share with you because it is something that I know is not done enough in the classroom. With the expertise of Elaina Weaver, the classy teacher, we are going to learn how simple it truly is to implement choice in the classroom. Let's get started. Links Join the Chaos to Community mini-course here! Connect with Elaina on Instagram Read more about Choice Boards Connect with Johanna on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

It's time to take a stand! Quite literally actually. In today's episode, I am going to be sharing what I believe is the most overlooked way to get students' brains thinking and engaged with math. And that is adding movement in the math classroom. Let's get started. Links Supply Round Up Slides Musical Partner Slides Join my mini course, Chaos to Community Clock partners [FREE] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

The one thing that all of us teachers need is more time. More time to plan, to grade, and to teach. One way to maximize teaching time in the classroom is by implementing the math workshop model. In today's episode, Jamie Miller (@jamiemillermath) is sharing her expertise on what the math workshop model is, how to implement it, and the benefits it has on student collaboration. Let's get started! Links How to Get Started with Math Workshop Jamie Miller's Instagram Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

When you see math class in movies and tv shows, do you recall how it's depicted? Typically as a boring direct instruction lesson full of algorithms. But anyone who truly knows math knows how frickin' cool it is! So in today's episode, I walk through 4 ways to bring creativity to the math classroom. With that, let's get started. Links Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success Rotation Scavenger Hunt My TPT Store --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Put the magic back into math worksheets by turning them into games! In this episode, Brooklyn, from Brooklyn's Brightest, shares her expertise on two games that transform worksheets into games. Links Brooklyn's Blog Brooklyn's Instagram Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

WOW! It is wild that we have reached 50 episodes of Solving for the Undefined Podcast. In celebration of this milestone, I am going to share 3 things I wish I knew about teaching math when I first started. Let's get started Links Math Teacher Must Haves Guide Episode 49: Rough Draft Thinking Episode 44: Better Warmups for Math Class Episode 40: Homework, Yay or Nay? Miss Kuiper Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Here's my 2nd best teacher tip: utilize rough draft thinking as an essential practice in your math classroom. What started off as a random attempt to get students to try turned into the daily practice of rough draft thinking. And in today's episode, I share that experience and how you can replicate it for your students. Whether it's students below grade level or apathetic learners, this can be a game changer for them. Links Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

How often do you get this question from your students? When am I going to use this in real life? In today's episode, we're going to help answer that question. With Caroline's expertise, we are going to be talking about how to create project based assessments using real world examples. Let's get started! Links Project Based Assessment Starter Kit Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Looking for a math review game to wrap up a unit? The Unfair Game is the perfect game to keep students engaged while actually showing work on math problems. In today's episode, I share the rules, the setup, the pros and cons, and how to make it better. Let's get started! Continue to build math community through my mini course: Chaos to Community! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Wondering how to use strategic questioning in math to further student thinking? In this episode, Mona Iehl and I share how we do just that in our classrooms. Links "Never Say What a Kid Can Say" Article Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl In the Moment by Jen Munson 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions *contains affiliate links --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

What better way to start of 2023 than to predict what could happen this year? In today's episode I share 4 predictions I have about 2023 in regards to the math education space. Links Chaos to Community Course --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

How soon after the bell rings do your students start to think critically about math? In today's episode, I share 4 tasks you can use to get your students thinking critically as soon as the bell rings. Let's get started! Links Which one doesn't belong? Estimation 180 TED-Ed Riddles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Kids feel safer and perform better when there is consistency in the classroom. In today's episode, I share 3 ways to be consistent to help student be successful with math. Let's get started! LINKS Free Classroom Slides Math Teacher Must Haves --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

One of the four major correlations of positive student outcomes is teachers having high expectations for their students. But what does that look like? In today's episode, we dive into what the research shows, what high expectations are, and how to live it out in the classroom. Let's get started. Links Seven Math Teacher Must Haves Bicycle Growth Mindset Video --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Are the problems you're assigning students actually worth their time? If there's no cognitive demand, it might be a time waster. In today's episode, we explore what cognitive demand is and isn't, how to make problems better and how to scaffold without taking away the rigor. Join us for another exciting episode of Solving for the Undefined Podcast. I'm glad you're here. Links Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success Checklist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Homework is a complex topic that is highly debated in the education space. Today we talk about the pros, cons, and how to make it an equitable item for student success. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Building connections that first week of school is vital in building the foundation of trust. Team building activities are a way to start paving the way to having a community within the classroom. In today's episode, I share team building activities that can achieve the following things: Students getting to know each other. Students working towards a common goal. Students learning to trust each other. Links from the episode: A to Z, Get to Know Me The 100 Numbers to Get Students Talking Guess that Slogan Activities --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Think back to an emotion-packed moment. Do you remember everything that was said or how the words made you feel? Words have a powerful impact on our impressionable students. In today's episode we talk about how to tweak your words to ensure they evoke positive emotions in your students. Links from today's episode: Download your free Daily Slides Template --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

As teachers, we know that going visual is the best thing since sliced-bread. But are you using them to their full potential? In today's episode, we dive into how to use slides, whether Google or PowerPoint, to help your students be successful. I talk about the 3 types of slides, Intro/Agenda, Warmup, and Work Time. Links from today's episode: Download your free Daily Slides Template Join Math Resource Academy! (This is where I learned how to create the majority of the resources you'll find in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Looking for ways to make math more visual and hands-on? In today's episode I share the 7 manipulatives that have changed the game in my classroom. Take a listen! If you enjoyed this episode, download my "Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success" to learn about 6 more must haves for your math classroom. Links from the episode Kristen Damman's Algebra Tiles Video Your "Seven Math Teacher Must-Haves for Student Success" Guide Estimating Square Roots video by Scaffolded Math and Algebra Math Resource Creation Challenge with Lindsay Bowden --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

It seems that summer time is the only time I make reading a priority. In today's episode, I share my summer reading list and why I chose them. Here are my 3 teacher-reads for this summer: Teaching with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen Fair isn't Always Equal by Rick Wormeli Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl These links are affiliate links meaning I make a small percentage fee when you click and shop on these links. The cost to you is the same. Join my Facebook group for middle school math teachers: “A Fraction of Math Teachers”

In March, I decided it was a good time to start a classroom economy. Best time of the year to try new things is at the end of it! I did a lot of research and found 5 major things: class jobs, rent & utilities, bonuses & fines, a classroom store, and a program to manage it. In today's episode, I dive into all of that. I share what I liked, what I did not like, and what I plan to do next year. Let me know if you like today's episode by sending me a message on Instagram. I want this podcast to be for you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Reignite the Math Classroom is a virtual professional development opportunity for math teachers by math teachers! Beginning on July 7th, for one month you will have access to our virtual conference to help students become active learners and engage in the math classroom. Purchase your ticket here! Listen to the other 2 parts here! Let's Talk Teaching with Kayla Durkin Honest Math Chat Learn more about the Reignite the Math Classroom Conference 2022 here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

How should you group students in math class? Pairs? Groups of 4? Rows, table groups, etc. There are so many options, but which is the best way for students to stay focused and learn best? Find out in today's episode! Read the full transcript or browse the summary here! Message me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/misskuiper Links: Random Groups Study Peter Liljedahl Podcast Episodes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Curious how you can use whiteboards in the secondary math classroom? In today's show, I will share how to use non-permanent surfaces to increase engagement and reduce apathy towards learning. Read the full transcript or browse the summary here! As we enter the end of the school year, are you noticing that your students are less engaged than usual? Or maybe you've noticed that this year has been unlike any other students are apathetic towards learning. They don't want to do anything, and there's an overall unwillingness to try. In today's episode, I'm going to give you a strategy that I use in my classroom to combat this thing. So let's get started. These are the three different ways I use nonpermanent surfaces: Mini Whiteboards Dry Erase Sleeves Vertical Whiteboards or Nonpermanent Surfaces. I know I've said this and hopefully convinced you throughout this episode. But just the idea that students can wipe something away and start over fresh has really changed just the basis or the foundation of how I teach and how my students work through problems. I've noticed that students who may have appeared apathetic earlier on have definitely grown in confidence, or at least in willingness to try out problems. I will be linking everything that we talked about in this episode on the show notes on my website. So if you're like, “I need a refresher or just a recap”, definitely check it out. I will link it in the whatever platform you're listening on. I will link the link there. So that way, you can go find it. And as always, if you have questions, feel free to send me a message on Instagram or email me. And with that, I'll calc-u-later. Johanna --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Have you started the count down for the end of the school year! I certainly have. But between now and the end of the year, how do I engage my students? In today's episode, I share 3 ways you can engage your students as the end of the school year approaches. Activity Links: Math Lottery by The Teaching Files Scavenger Hunts Budget Project Connect with Me! Read my Blog Scroll my Instagram Join the Facebook Group Email me your questions! © Miss Kuiper's Classroom, LLC All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Trust me, this is probably different than you expect. Especially number 4. Join my ✨brand new✨ Facebook group for middle school math teachers: “A Fraction of Math Teachers”

Join my ✨brand new✨ Facebook group for middle school math teachers: “A Fraction of Math Teachers”

Incorporating games in the math classroom increases engagement. But does it increase learning? In today's episode I walk through 5 games that you can play with your students that don't compromise learning! Click here to read the show notes for today's episode. Ultimate Tic Tac Toe video: Click here to watch it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

If I had to choose my favorite thing I implemented this school year, it would be the attendance bracket. In today's episode, I walk through what it is, how it works, why it engages students and you can do it too! Read the show notes here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support

Scaffolding geometric transformations can be extremely beneficial if you have students who are currently struggling with on-grade level math. Read the show notes here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/solving-for-the-undefined/support