DebateMath Podcast

Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
  • 5.0 (14)
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DebateMath Podcast

A podcast where math lovers, math teachers, and math students come together to explore arguments.

  1. OCT 15

    Debate 34 - Should Politics Be Avoided in Math Class?

    Send us a textAt the time of this recording, we are in an election year and political ads are everywhere. As we get closer to November 2024, it is harder and harder to avoid. Now, while you may not think of math as a course that intersects with political topics, teachers may find it coming up in many ways. So for this episode we gathered a panel of educators to give us advice on this, addressing the question: Should politics be avoided in math class?Follow Dee Crescitelli on Social Media: @dc...

    1 hr

  2. SEP 19

    Debate 33 - Is NCTM Worth It?

    Send us a textThe National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, or NCTM, is the world's largest mathematics education organization. While many math teachers are members of this organization and may attend its national conference, others do not. Maybe you are someone who has wondered whether or not to join? We wanted to explore this idea more in our latest debate: Is an NCTM membership worthwhile?Follow Desiree Harrison on all platforms: @KidsmathtalkFollow Bobson Wong on Twitter/BlueSky/I...

    1h 14m

  3. AUG 22

    Hot Seat #4 - Is Data Science a Rigorous Course?

    Send us a textFor our final “Hot Seat” of 2024, we wanted to lean into the topic of data science. It’s starting to become a course offered in high schools, but some may wonder if it is a rigorous pathway for students. Is Calculus still the most rigorous course for high school students? We want to hear from our guests from DataScience4Everyone, asking them:Is Data Science as rigorous as any other advanced math course?Follow Lee Ellen Harmer via LinkedIn or on Twitter: @LeeEllenHarmerFollow Mah...

    43 min

  4. AUG 8

    Hot Seat #3 - Are Problem-Based Lessons Essential?

    Send us a textDo you know what Problem-Based Lessons are? And more importantly, do you think they are important? For this Hot Seat, we hear from educators Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr on why they think: Problem Based Lessons are Essential.Follow the Make Math Moments PodcastCheck out Problem-Based Lessons on: makemathmoments.comTake the report at makemathmoments.com/reportFollow Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearceFollow Jon on Twitter: @MrOrr_geekListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share!...

    45 min

  5. JUL 17

    Hot Seat #2 - Is It OK to Quit Teaching?

    Send us a textFor this next Hot Seat debate, we talk about the complicated decision to leave education. With many teachers leaving or considering leaving the profession, we brought on two former educators–Laila Nur & Justin Aion–to debate the question: Is it OK to quit teaching?Follow Laila on Twitter: @mslailanur or check out her website: www.mslailanur.comFollow Justin on Twitter: @JustinAion Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod ...

    57 min

  6. JUL 3

    Hot Seat #1 - Is Math Dead?

    Send us a textWelcome to our very first Hot Seat debate! In this debate we hear from Sunil Singh and explore his idea that: Math is Dead!Follow Sunil on Twitter: @MathgardenCheck out Sunil’s Website: www.mathsings.comListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath....

    37 min

  7. JUN 13

    Debate 28 - A 4-Day School Week?

    Send us a textYou may have heard news of schools and districts that are switching to a 4 day school week. There are claims of improved teacher retention or reduced costs. However, this is a highly debated topic. So we invited four guests to share their thoughts on the debate: Let's Switch to a 4-Day School Week!Resources Referenced in this EpisodeFollow Jodie on Twitter or LinkedIn: @BaileyJodie Follow Shelby on Twitter or LinkedIn: @SneffleupagusFollow Brandon on Twitter or LinkedIn: @M...

    50 min

  8. MAY 2

    Debate 27 - The Science of Math?

    Send us a textHave you heard of the Science of Math? It is a movement in the math education world, which aims to use research to inform best practices. However, there has been some push back to this movement. Critics question what and how research was quoted and used. This controversy sounded like a topic for the Debate Math Podcast. Come hear out both sides! Resources Referenced in this EpisodeRead more about the Science of Math movement on their website: thescienceofmath.comFollow Sara...

    1h 3m
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About

A podcast where math lovers, math teachers, and math students come together to explore arguments.

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  • Creator
    Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 DebateMath Podcast
  • Show Website
    DebateMath Podcast

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