41 episodes
Good Morning Teacher Maneuvering the Middle
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Good Morning, Teacher! A podcast for busy teachers who want practical solutions to those common classroom challenges -- because you can love your job and leave your work at school! Join host, Noelle Pickering as she shares tools and strategies that will help you maximize your time and effort… both in the classroom and at home. For more teaching ideas and math resources visit maneuveringthemiddle.com.
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CRA Deep Dive: Why Models in Math are a Must
In today’s episode, Noelle shares what the CRA (concrete, representational, and abstract) framework is and how to use it for students to grasp difficult math concepts. If you are looking to dive deeper into research-based instructional math strategies, then this episode will give you the start you need. Check back next week for part 2 of this series. For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. Grab the listener freebie here. For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering ...
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Are you asking the right questions in your classroom?
In today’s episode, Noelle shares strategies for facilitating and encouraging higher-level thinking from your students. This starts with the types of questions you are asking and how you are asking them. Plus, these two quick hits can be implemented today. For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. Grab the listener freebie here. For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. Want to be not...
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Don’t Make this Mistake When Looking at the Standards
In today’s episode, Noelle discusses what unpacking math standards looks like by walking through our process at Maneuvering the Middle. She answers the question, “Why is lesson planning necessary?” Plus, a free lesson planning template for you!For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. Grab the listener freebie here. For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. Want to be notified of upcoming ...
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Math Manipulatives for Every Budget
Math manipulatives can seem like extra work, but they are really the best way to introduce students to new mathematical concepts. In today’s episode, Noelle shares her favorite math manipulatives to teach concrete understanding of abstract concepts with a hands-on approach! Plus, she shares how to stretch your dollar with some budget ideas.For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. Grab the listener freebie here. For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join ...
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Getting Started with Stations
Math Stations can solve many classroom challenges! They meet the needs of various learners, provide practice on spiraled concepts, and they put the responsibility of learning on the students. In today’s episode, Noelle discusses how to begin implementing stations by starting small and shares what best practices will keep your math stations on track.For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. Grab the listener freebie here. For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle bl...
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Should You Assign Homework?
Should teachers assign homework? Teachers, parents, and researchers have been asking and answering this question for years. In today’s episode, Noelle dives into the academic pros and cons and social-emotional pros and cons of assigning homework to your students. If you are a teacher struggling with homework, then this episode is for you. Plus, find out the 5 questions you must ask yourself before you assign another homework assignment.For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. ...