Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers
The Modern Math Teacher helps you make math class the best part of your 6-12 students' day. Join Kristen Moore for quick, real-talk episodes on Project Based Learning, student-centered teaching strategies, AI and technology inspired lesson planning and boosting student engagement—without burning out.
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Episodes
133 episodes
#131 Real-World Math Projects Your Students Will Actually Care About
Not all real-world math is created equal.In this episode, I’m breaking down what makes a math project actually relevant to your students—and how to make math feel meaningful without needing a full curriculum rewrite.<...
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Episode 131
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8:07
#130- 3 Must-Have Classroom Routines That Actually Work in Secondary Math
Ready to stop managing behavior and start supporting student thinking?In this episode, we’re breaking down the three essential classroom routines every secondary math teacher needs—especially if you're trying to run a student-cent...
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10:38
#129- Student Engagement Strategies That Actually Work in Math Class
What does student engagement really look like in a math classroom?Spoiler: it’s not quiet rows, silent worksheets, or step-by-step compliance.In this episode, I’m sharing the story of my Holt s...
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Episode 129
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8:49
#128 My First Real-World Math Project Was a Mess—What I’d Do Differently Now (with AI Support)
Ever launch a project you were sure would be a hit… only for it to totally flop?In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of my first real-world math project—a polished, professionally-designed activity that completely fe...
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Episode 128
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7:12
#127 The First 5 Minutes Can Transform Student Engagement in Your Math Class
What if the most powerful way to shift your math class didn’t take a new curriculum—just the first 5 minutes?In this episode, we’re exploring how to kick off your class period with warm-ups that build relevance, confidence, and...
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Episode 127
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11:32
#126 What Makes Math Feel Relevant? Isn’t it just Practical Examples of Real World Math?
We all want our students to feel like math matters—but what does “relevant” even mean in the classroom? Is it just practical math examples? Spoiler: It’s not just about adding real-world word math problems to a worksheet o...
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Episode 126
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13:51
#125 Start Small, Finish Strong: The Power of a Mini Real World Math Project
Big shifts don’t require big overhauls. If you’ve been craving a way to make math more meaningful without throwing out your whole curriculum, this episode is for you.✅ Whether you joined the Bootcamp or not, this is your reminder ...
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Episode 125
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10:09
#124 You’re Not Boring, But Your Math Curriculum Might Be
If you’ve ever walked out of your math classroom thinking, “Why don’t they care? What am I doing wrong?”—this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: You’re not the problem. The system is.In this episode, we’re...
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Episode 124
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9:20
#123 – 3 Quick Wins You’ll Walk Away With at Bootcamp
Wondering if the Back to School Bootcamp is for you?You don’t need a 180-day curriculum plan. You just need 3 small wins to start the year strong.In this episode, I walk you through what you’ll ACTUALLY build insid...
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Episode 123
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5:56
#122: Get Ready for the Back To School Bootcamp —Creating a KickAss Math Class
Build Your Dream Math Class in Just 3 Days (Without the Overwhelm)Want a math class that feels more real, relevant, and engaging—but not sure where to start?The (FREE) Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp is your ...
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Episode 122
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8:00
#121: How to Get Started As a Modern Math Teacher (Even If You’re Not “Techy”)
Worried you’re not “techy” enough to transform your teaching with real-world, project-based math? You’re not alone—and the good news is: you don’t need to be.You don’t need to be a tech expert to run enga...
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Episode 121
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9:04
#120: Still Planning Lessons Alone? Let’s Fix That
Trying to make your math class more engaging, more real, and more relevant—completely alone?Are you still lesson planning alone at your kitchen table? You’re not lazy. You’re not doing it wrong. You...
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Episode 120
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10:04
#119 BTS— What’s Inside the Modern Math Teacher Membership
If you're tired of buying resources that don't solve your classroom struggles, this episode is for you. I’m giving you a full behind-the-scenes tour of the Modern Math Teacher Membership—and sharing you why it’s so m...
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Episode 119
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11:04
#118: The Truth About Teaching Real-World Math
There are so many myths out there about teaching real-world math: 👉 It’s too hard to plan 👉 Students can’t handle it 👉 You have to sacrifice rigorNone of it is true. In this epi...
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Episode 118
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10:02
#117 Why Your Students Deserve This Kind of Math Class
Let’s put aside standards and curriculum for a moment.Let’s talk about the actual humans in your classroom. Because chances are, you’ve felt it too:“They deserve more than just what the textbook gives them.”
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Episode 117
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10:18
#116 Done-For-You Projects Are Not Enough
We’ve all been there: 📥 You download a promising project. 📄 The instructions look solid. ✅ The math checks out. But once it hits your classroom? Something’s missing.The truth is: <...
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7:44
#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math
You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom? 🙄 The kids don’t care. 🌀 The lesson falls flat. 😤 Or worse—it tu...
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Episode 115
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8:20
#114 The 5-Stage Path to a Kickass Math Class
What if transforming your math classroom didn’t require a complete overhaul—just a roadmap?In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 5-stage success path at the heart of the Modern Math Teacher Membership. Whether you're stu...
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Episode 114
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9:30
#113 From Survival to Success: A Summer Reset Plan
What if summer wasn’t just a break… but a bold reset? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, we’re ditching the survival mindset and using summer as a launchpad for a lighter, more aligned school year. Whet...
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Episode 113
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10:06
#112 – You’re Not the Only One Doing This Alone
Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful?In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at ...
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Episode 112
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6:00
#111 – The Lesson Design Hack That Saves Time and Increases Engagement
Ever feel like lesson planning takes forever—and still falls flat with students?In this episode, I’m sharing the Reality Check, my go-to lesson design framework that helps you quickly build lessons that are real, relevant, and rig...
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Episode 111
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8:08
#110: The #1 Shift That Changes Everything (and It’s Not More Work)
What if your classroom didn’t need more resources—but a better rhythm?In this episode, I’m sharing the one shift that changed everything for me as a math teacher: designing with rhythm. From launching units with anchor activiti...
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Episode 110
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9:50
🤩 BONUS: What’s Coming in the Modern Math Teacher Membership
Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, “Yes! This is the kind of math class I want—but I can’t do it alone”? Then this episode is for you.Today I’m giving you an inside look at the Modern Math Teacher Mem...
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