Podcasts
Zooming In on Math Puzzles with Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record
Dr. Nicki and Ann Elise share 10+ fun math puzzles you can use in your classroom tomorrow! Puzzles to practice math facts, understand algebra and many more math concepts. "Puzzles are a portal to perseverance," Dr. Nicki Newton.
Zooming In on Math Student Vital Actions with Jen Hawkins
In this episode, math educator Jen Hawkins shares the 7 student vital actions in the math classroom that are grounded in equity and logical thinking/reasoning. Jen talks about the importance of productive struggle as well as all students regularly using math vocabulary as they share their thinking.
Rewind: Top Ten Math Routines with Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record
This is a rewind episode. This was originally published on February 19, 2021. It has the most downloads of all my episodes. Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record collaborate to create a top ten list of math routines.
Episode 64: Top Ten Ways to Get Students Problem Solving with Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record
Dr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record are back! They each have their own lists of the best ways for students to practice problem solving and they collaborate to create one essential top ten list.
Episode 63: Zooming In on Making Math Fun with Libo Valencia
In this episode, Melissa chats with Libo Valencia, a high school/college math educator who incorporates math play into his instruction. K-12 teachers will be inspired by Libo's creativity and enthusiasm.
Episode 12: The Teacher As Mathematician with Ann Elise Record
Ann Elise Record shares her passion for and expertise in mathematics instruction in the elementary grades.