Meaningful Math

Meaningful Math®
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Let's subtract the guesswork from your math block, so you can elevate the great teaching you’re already doing! Tune in to hear engaging lesson ideas, small shifts with powerful impacts, and strategies to help build a deep understanding of math concepts. Are you ready? Then let’s dig in!

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    025. How to Set Up Your Classroom to Foster Collaboration and Discussion

    What does the way we arrange and organize our classroom communicate to our students about what learning is valued and who holds the knowledge? How can we set up our classrooms in a way that fosters collaboration and discussion? We’ll dig into all of it in this episode! The way we arrange our classrooms says more than we think. From the placement of desks to what’s on the walls, these choices quietly communicate expectations, priorities, and student roles.  This episode explores how to design a classroom space that fosters student collaboration, encourages rich discussion, and supports active learning. You’ll come away with practical strategies for defronting your classroom, rethinking desk groupings, organizing materials, and creating wall displays that elevate student voice.  No matter your classroom setup or budget, these approaches will help you create a space where community thrives and students feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Read the Transcript HERE More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    12 min

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    024. Rules and Language that Expire [Part 2]

    Some of the “rules” we teach in math class are surprisingly short-lived. They might work for a while... until they don’t.  In this episode, we’re diving into the kinds of strategies and shortcuts that seem helpful early on, but later become roadblocks to deep understanding. From multiplying by 10 to “you can’t take a bigger number from a smaller number,” we’ll take a look at a few examples of expired rules and the misconceptions they create.  We’ll also explore how we, as teachers, can be more intentional with the language we use, laying a stronger foundation now to support the more complex thinking that’s coming later. Let’s get started!

    11 min

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    023. Rules and Language that Expire [Part 1]

    Today, we’re examining what happens when rules that students once learned in math class are no longer true, or in other words, they expire. Now, I know what you might be thinking, “If it’s a rule, how could it ever not be true? That seems like a contradiction.” And that’s a fair point. Let’s take a look at some examples and talk about it! In this episode, we take a closer look at the kinds of shortcuts, tips, and language we use with the best of intentions (especially in early grades) that can cause confusion down the line. What starts as helpful guidance can quietly set up misconceptions that are tough to unlearn. We’ll talk about what it means to “attend to precision” in how we talk about math and how to help students build understanding that sticks. More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    11 min

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    022. Reimagining Homework in the Elementary Grades

    Today we’re diving into a hot topic in education: homework in the elementary grades. Many educators have strong opinions about homework, one way or the other. In today’s discussion, we will unpack what research tells us about homework, reflect on common issues associated with homework, and explore ways we can make it more meaningful for our students. Homework is one of the most debated topics in elementary education. Should we assign it? How much is too much? And what kind of homework is actually helpful for young learners? For many educators, these questions remain a constant source of uncertainty. In this episode, we examine what research says about homework in the early grades and explore common challenges. You’ll also hear practical strategies for designing homework that is purposeful, flexible, and meaningful, even when time and expectations vary. However you currently approach homework, this episode offers thoughtful guidance to help you make informed decisions that support both students and families. More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    13 min

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    021. Beginning of the Year Assessments [BOYAs]

    Like most teachers, you probably administer a beginning-of-the-year assessment (BOYA). Too often, BOYAs become something we do just because it’s expected. We administer the test, we check the box, and we move on. But what if we flipped the script? What if, instead of seeing BOYAs as a requirement, we saw them as an opportunity to really understand what our students need to succeed in math? An opportunity to move beyond just getting the right answer and towards fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Press play to dig in! How we start the school year sets the tone for student learning, yet many early assessments fall short of capturing what our students truly know and can do. This episode explores how to move beyond traditional beginning-of-year math assessments that focus on rote procedures and instead embrace practices that highlight student thinking, reasoning, and mathematical understanding. Discover practical alternatives to standard assessments, and learn how these strategies can offer meaningful insights into student thinking, while also creating a positive, low-pressure learning environment from day one. More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    12 min

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    020. Lesh's Translation Model: Connecting the 5 Representations [Part 2]

    Ready for Part 2? Too often, we move students through manipulatives, drawings, and number sentences without ever slowing down to help them make connections between these different representations. In this episode, we go beyond identifying the five representations in Lesh’s Translation Model and talk about how to build bridges between them. You’ll hear how translating within and across representations can deepen understanding, spark rich math talk, and support all learners. There is so much magic that comes from connecting representations, so let's dig in and get started! More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    13 min

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    019. Lesh's Translation Model: Connecting the 5 Representations [Part 1]

    How do students build true understanding in math — the kind that lets them connect ideas, solve unfamiliar problems, and explain their thinking with clarity? In this episode, we explore a powerful framework that helps make that possible: Lesh’s Translation Model. You’ll hear how this model invites students to work across multiple representations of math ideas, and why those connections matter so much for deep, durable learning. Whether you’re new to this idea or already thinking about how students represent their math thinking, this episode offers a fresh lens to help them make meaning and not just get answers. More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    11 min

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    018. Number Talks vs. Math Talks

    Many of us use the terms Number Talk and Math Talk interchangeably, but did you know they’re not actually the same thing? Maybe you knew, but still aren’t exactly sure what makes them different. Either way, we’ve got you covered.  In this episode, we zero in on what truly defines a Number Talk, why the differences between a Number Talk and Math Talk matter, and how understanding these distinctions can unlock deeper thinking, more strategic reasoning, and greater number sense in your students. Press play, and get ready to bring both types of talks to life in ways that support student learning. More from us: 👉 Follow us on Instagram @meaningfulmathco ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. With your support, we can reach even more teachers looking to make math meaningful for their students. Thank you!

    11 min
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Let's subtract the guesswork from your math block, so you can elevate the great teaching you’re already doing! Tune in to hear engaging lesson ideas, small shifts with powerful impacts, and strategies to help build a deep understanding of math concepts. Are you ready? Then let’s dig in!

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