Modern Math Teacher
đď¸ The Modern Math Teacher helps you make math class the best part of your students' day. Join Kristen Moore for quick, real-talk episodes on PBL, student-centered strategies, and boosting engagementâwithout burning out.
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Episodes
119 episodes
#117 Why Your Students Deserve This Kind of Math Class
Letâs put aside standards and curriculum for a moment.Letâs talk about the actual humans in your classroom. Because chances are, youâve felt it too:âThey deserve more than just what the textbook gives them.â
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Episode 117
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10:18
#116 Done-For-You Projects Are Not Enough
Weâve all been there: đĽ You download a promising project. đ The instructions look solid. â
The math checks out. But once it hits your classroom? Somethingâs missing.The truth is: <...
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7:44
#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math
Youâve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom? đ The kids donât care. đ The lesson falls flat. đ¤ Or worseâit 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 didnât require a complete overhaulâjust a roadmap?In todayâs episode, Iâm 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 wasnât just a break⌠but a bold reset? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, weâre 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 â Youâre Not the Only One Doing This Alone
Feel like youâre the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful?In this episode, Iâm getting real about what itâs like to teach differentlyâand 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 â The Lesson Design Hack That Saves Time and Increases Engagement
Ever feel like lesson planning takes foreverâand still falls flat with students?In this episode, Iâm 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 Itâs Not More Work)
What if your classroom didnât need more resourcesâbut a better rhythm?In this episode, Iâm 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
𤊠BONUS: Whatâs Coming in the Modern Math Teacher Membership
Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, âYes! This is the kind of math class I wantâbut I canât do it aloneâ? Then this episode is for you.Today Iâm giving you an inside look at the Modern Math Teacher Mem...
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9:23
#109: PBL Without the Chaos: Yes, Itâs Possible
You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it⌠you panic. What if it flops? What if itâs chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, Iâm sharing how I went from panicked to confidently using project-based le...
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Episode 109
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6:14
#108: Signs Youâre Ready to Teach Differently
Ever feel like your class is full of students⌠but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, youâre not failingâyouâre ready.
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Episode 108
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6:14
#107: Why âReal, Relevant, and Rigorousâ Is the Future of Math
If youâre tired of hearing your students ask, âWhen are we ever gonna use this?ââthis episode is for you. Today Iâm breaking down the 3 Râs that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these arenât just buzzwords.<...
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Episode 107
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11:05
#106: The Math Class Theyâll Remember
Is your math class unforgettableâfor the right reasons? In this episode, Iâm sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It reminded me that s...
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Episode 106
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8:54
#105 â Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Boosting Math Engagement with Clement Townsend
đ𼤠What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of todayâs conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class.Iâm joined by Clement Townsend, founder o...
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Episode 105
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28:19
#104 â Creative Final Exam Review with Stations, Choice Boards, and a Little Help from AI
đŽâđ¨ Feeling overwhelmed by finals prep? Whether youâre planning a final exam review for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, todayâs episode is here to save your sanityâand your time.Iâm sharing creative, low-prep ideas to get your ...
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Episode 104
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12:44
#103 â Your Summer, Your PD: What Do You Want to Hear Next?
âď¸Summer is almost hereâand so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. đIn this quick episode, Iâm giving you a sneak pe...
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Episode 103
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5:42
#102 â Finishing Strong: Building Math Mindset and Confidence at the End of the Year
đ¤ How can you help students leave your class feeling confidentâeven if they struggled all year? In this episode, weâre focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final ex...
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Episode 102
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11:21
#101 â Free, Fun, and Still Rigorous: End-of-Year Math Activities That Just Work
âď¸ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? Youâre in the right place. In this episode, Iâm sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities to keep your studen...
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Episode 101
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7:40
#100 đ 15 Real Moments from 15 Years of Teaching: What They Taught Me
What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by keeping it 100% real?In this milestone episode, Iâm looking back on 15 real, raw, and totally relatable teaching moments from the past 15 years of my math classroom. From launching...
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Episode 100
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23:00
#99 â How Snorkl Transformed My Math Class: AI-Powered Practice that Builds Deeper Understanding
đ¤ What are the best AI tools for teaching math? If youâve been asking this, I have a game-changing classroom story for you!In this episode, Iâm sharing my new favorite AI toolâSnorklâand how it completely tr...
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Episode 99
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13:54
#98 â Youâre the MVP: A Big Thank You + Easy End-of-Year Ideas to Celebrate YOU
𼳠Itâs Teacher Appreciation Weekâand this episode is all about YOU. Whether youâre coasting into summer or barely hanging on (no shame), I want to say THANK YOU for the work you do every single day.In thi...
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Episode 98
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10:13
#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae Hughart
Teaching doesnât have to be exhausting. What if small shifts could give you back your time, reduce burnout, and make learning more engagingâwithout adding extra stress?In this episode, Iâm joined by Rae Hughart, educator, speaker,...
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#96 Fun Math Activities To Get out and Enjoy the Spring Weather
đ§ What if you could take math outside and still hit your learning goals? Say goodbye to packets and hello to sunshine âď¸âbecause spring is the perfect time to take your math lessons outdoors without sacrificin...
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Episode 96
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7:44
#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love
đ§ What if your next math review or intro lesson didnât feel like a worksheet⌠but like a real, creative challenge your students couldnât wait to do? If spring fever has hit your classroom, itâs time to switch gears and...
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Episode 95
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11:16
#94 Unlocking AI for Math Teachers: Easy Ways to Start Today
đ§ What if AI could save you hours of planning each week? AI can feel overwhelmingâbut it doesnât have to be! In this episode, Iâm sharing three easy, no-stress ways to start using AI in your math classroom right now.We...
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Episode 94
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9:16