The mindful math podcast

Getting Started With Racial Equity Work - with Rashaan Davis

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 01/31/2021

Rashaan Davis and his colleagues have turned their high school into a place where students of color see advocates no matter where they turn on campus. In this episode, he explains how he structured the careful, reflective, and ongoing equity work that has led to this transformation. Listen to learn how to experience school through a student’s eyes -- and how to address the inequities that matter most to them.

Access & Equity

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What Are The MOST Important Math Standards To Teach? - with Becca Varon

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 01/24/2021

If someone asked what math you teach in your grade, what would you say? Would you give a long-winded list of topics that all seem equally important -- or do you clearly see through to the heart of your students’ learning? In this episode, math content expert, Becca Varon, explains how understanding the major work of your grade enables you to teach math with meaning -- no matter how compressed your timeframe. Listen to learn why it’s OK to let some topics go this year -- and to come away equipped with the resources to make smart decisions as you prioritize.

Focus & Prioritization

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Can External Rewards Build Internal Motivation? - with Joy Blake

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 01/17/2021

Have you wanted to start a reward system in your classroom, but didn’t know where to start? Or did you abandon this classroom management technique because it was too much work (and MONEY) to keep up with? Either way, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to worry! In this episode, Joy Blake, an experienced educator, shares her best tips, ideas, and lessons learned about how to run an effective - and SIMPLE - incentive system with your students. Listen to hear why focusing on positive behaviors is key, the four “student types” and how they respond differently to incentives, and where to get started if your classroom is out of control.

Leadership & Community

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Do You REALLY Know The Math? - with Katy Buckland

Chrissy Allison

Published on: 01/10/2021

Do you know the math, or do you KNOW the math? That’s the question we’ll help you answer in this episode. My guest, Katy Buckland, is a teacher, coach, and school leader who knows the importance of strong content knowledge -- and also the challenges teachers face as they build it. Listen to learn how deepening YOUR knowledge will deepen your STUDENTS’ understanding. Plus, get practical tips to help you prioritize growing your content knowledge given your already busy schedule.

Effective Instruction

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