Estimation 180

Andrew Stadel

4.9 (63)
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Poorly designed math curriculum often confuses students and frustrates teachers. The Estimation 180 podcast discusses teaching strategies and math lessons that build number sense and mathematical reasoning. Join your host, Andrew Stadel, on this number sense journey as he shares teacher tips and strategies so every student can make sense of math.

03/11/2020

A Definition for Number Sense

Andrew provides a working definition for number sense that is concise and memorable. He unpacks the 5 key characteristics from his definition of number sense as a way to guide the learning experiences we provide students and assess student development over time. Download the Estimation 180 Number Sense Guide at estimation180.com/episode9

34 min
12/18/2019

Three Updates for You

Three brief updates and announcements as we close out 2019. Andrew celebrates a few things from 2019, he catches you up on a few things he’s been working on, and he shares some thrilling news about what you can expect in 2020!

12 min
10/09/2019

My Interview on the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast

Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, interview me about Estimation 180. We discuss practical tips for using Estimation 180 with students and more. Kyle and Jon are attentive and energetic hosts. Their podcast interviews provide teachers with opportunities to continue growing as professionals. Head over to makemathmoments.com where their goal is to spark student curiosity, fuel sense making in kids, and ignite your teaching moves. estimation180.com/episode7

52 min
09/25/2019

Hacking A Question About Time to Empower Math Students

You will learn how to make a simple hack to your curriculum so that students are empowered to think more critically and creatively about mathematics and estimation. Curriculum is usually the one asking all the questions in math class. Let’s shift that a bit. I riff of the unit of measurement of time and make a small change so students are the ones asking questions. My Math Minions are back to explore this hack with me too. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode6

23 min
09/11/2019

My Favorite Question to Gauge Student Number Sense

You will learn one of my favorite questions to help me better gauge the number sense and mathematical reasoning of many math students. It can’t be any old question. It was very purposefully crafter. My Math Minions are back and I ask them that same question. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode5

22 min
06/12/2019

Even/Odd Numbers and Irregular Fractions - Talking with My Math Minions

“Talking with My Math Minions” is back and in their own episode this time. Annie (6) shares how she thinks about even and odd numbers, teaching Andrew something new about how to make sense of even numbers. Patrick (9) thoughtfully discusses his understanding of regular and irregular fractions, whereas Andrew realizes his own lack of understanding fractions. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode4

24 min
06/05/2019

How Range Can Be the Heart of Estimation

Andrew shares how range can be the heart of estimation so students can better develop their math reasoning. He used to be scared of building range with students. Learn how he overcame that fear by having students create braver lower and upper limits and by learning how to utilize a local and global range. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a bonus tip and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode3

28 min
05/22/2019

How Visuals can Help Students Develop Better Math Reasoning

Andrew shares how not using visuals in his math class prevented students access to math conversations. Visual math landscapes are an invitation for both students and teachers to enjoy learning math together. Hear the lesson he learned and two practical strategies that will get students to focus on critical elements in visual math landscapes to harness curiosity, build number sense, and develop math reasoning. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode2

28 min
04/27/2019

Mirroring Questions & Curiosity Exchanges with Students

In the first episode of the Estimation 180 podcast, Andrew Stadel shares one of the biggest mistakes he ever made as a math teacher. It happened when students asked, “How tall are you?” Hear Andrew’s mistake, the lesson he learned, and strategies to help you avoid making the same mistake. You’ll also hear how that same mistake helped inspire Andrew to create Estimation 180, a site to help students build number sense. But wait, there's more... Learn two practical strategies that will get students to own their math reasoning when they ask you questions you want them to think harder about. Those strategies are mirroring and curiosity exchanges. Find more details and resources at the episode page: estimation180.com/episode1

20 min

9 Episodes

4.9

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63 Ratings

THANK YOU!

12/04/2019

PAmathteacher

I wanted to thank you for all you do. I started using Estimation 180 this year as a warm-up. We do it every Tuesday & the kids look forward to it. I loved telling them some of the background of the pics of you & your family that I learned from listening. I love your math minions segment. Keep up the great work.
Number Sense Made Meaningful

06/22/2019

CoachHill1491

After following Mr. Stadel over the past few years through his Estimation 180 Website, it’s great to have him sharing out through this podcast. Hearing about his journey and knowledge learned through the process has been refreshing! It’s been fun to follow along, learn, and grow through this podcast so far! Excited to see what comes next!
Good main points, needs work as a Podcast

10/10/2019

Gab-Nar

I truly enjoy your Math 180 resources, the main points of the podcast episodes and the adorable “math minions” segments. However I feel that you are too far into teacher mode (or news anchor mode) as opposed to podcast mode. There is too much of “this is what we are going to do...”, “this is what we are doing....”, “this is what we did...” throughout the episodes. The episodes could be significantly shorter if only the main topics were introduced and summarized (not every single section). For example you can jump right into the math minions segments, no need to give it a preamble.
The Math Ed podcast I’ve been looking for!

06/12/2019

@MrsStevensMath

With every episode, I am always sad for it to end because I want to hear more! However, the length is perfect to be focused and thought-provoking. I’m currently changing my estimation activities after Episode 3 to encourage students to provide BRAVE lower and upper limits. I love the math minions and I can’t wait for the next season!

Creator

Andrew Stadel
Years Active

2019 - 2020
Episodes

9
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Estimation 180

Estimation 180

Episodes

A Definition for Number Sense

Three Updates for You

My Interview on the Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast

Hacking A Question About Time to Empower Math Students

My Favorite Question to Gauge Student Number Sense

Even/Odd Numbers and Irregular Fractions - Talking with My Math Minions

How Range Can Be the Heart of Estimation

How Visuals can Help Students Develop Better Math Reasoning

Mirroring Questions & Curiosity Exchanges with Students

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