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Are your students forgetting important skills just a couple of units later? In this episode, we dive into the world of anchor activities to solve this problem. Anchor activities are the secret sauce to making lessons stick with your students. They create memorable and engaging experiences that connect prior knowledge with new concepts. Our guest speaker shares examples of anchor activities and reveals the key principles for designing effective ones. Get ready to launch your units with anchor activities that will leave a lasting impact on your students!
Highlights:
Resources:
- MathMedic: A free resource bank created by fellow Michigan teachers for high school teachers looking for anchor activity inspiration.
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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast
Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.
Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
Let’s talk. Send me a text message!
Are your students forgetting important skills just a couple of units later? In this episode, we dive into the world of anchor activities to solve this problem. Anchor activities are the secret sauce to making lessons stick with your students. They create memorable and engaging experiences that connect prior knowledge with new concepts. Our guest speaker shares examples of anchor activities and reveals the key principles for designing effective ones. Get ready to launch your units with anchor activities that will leave a lasting impact on your students!
Highlights:
Resources:
- MathMedic: A free resource bank created by fellow Michigan teachers for high school teachers looking for anchor activity inspiration.
Connect with Kristen:
More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast
Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.
Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!