DebateMath Podcast

Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
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Welcome to the DebateMath Podcast, the show where we’re redefining what it means to debate in mathematics & education, where multiple sides of ideas are explored, evidence matters, and we all grow and learn from hearing each other. We know the world–and our classrooms–are not binary. So we lean into the gray area in our discussions. We invite on guests with differing viewpoints on the way math is taught, and listen in as they debate with each other. Come dig into any debate, where we listen to learn, not to prove someone wrong, but to deepen our understanding. 

  1. 4d ago

    Fast Break #11 - What Is the Most Fun Operation to Teach?

    Text us your thoughts! In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action as we ask the question: What Is the Most Fun Mathematical Operation to Teach? You can find Christina Lincoln-Moore on social media: @talknumber2me  Be sure to check out Black Women in Mathematics Education on Instagram: @bwxme.leadYou can find Matt Vaudrey on social media: @MrVaudrey And you can find them both at the CMC South Conference in November!Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  2. Sep 17

    Debate 56 - Should Math Teachers Become Admin?

    Text us your thoughts! Today we debate with administrators! What do you consider the qualities of a good leader? What do you wish administrators thought about more? Or have you ever considered becoming an administrator? Maybe someone has encouraged you to take the leap or you’re considering it on your own. We’ve known very few administrators coming from math education. Why is that? And do math teachers make good administrators?  In this episode, we are joined by a pair of school leaders who started as math teachers and are now serving as administrators. We'll ask them about the transition, what they wish teachers understood about the job, and what they see as the biggest challenges facing schools today, as we explore the question: Do Math Teachers Make Good Administrators?  You can find Christina Lincoln-Moore on social media: @talknumber2me  Be sure to check out Black Women in Mathematics Education on Instagram: @bwxme.leadYou can find Matt Vaudrey on social media: @MrVaudrey And you can find them both at the CMC South Conference in November!Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  3. Sep 2

    Fast Break #10 - What is the Best First Step?

    Text us your thoughts! In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action as we ask the question: What is the Best First Step (solving 3(x+4)-8=33)? You can find Stacy Estep via email: stacy.puckett.19@gmail.com or on TikTok @tutorsmathworld  You can find Steven Alley via email at stevenalley2023@gmail.comBe sure to check out West Virginia’s MT3 page: m3twv.orgListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  4. Aug 27

    DebateMath Lesson #9 - Math Court?

    Text us your thoughts! Continuing our back-to-school season kick-off, we wanted to keep exploring new ways to bring debate and argumentation into your math classroom. Last episode, we shared Math Wrangles. This episode, we’re excited to share a routine called Math Court. What is Math Court? How does it work? And might teachers find them powerful for student thinking and discourse? Tune in as our guests walk us through the details in our Mini Lesson! You can find Stacy Estep via email: stacy.puckett.19@gmail.com or on TikTok @tutorsmathworld  You can find Steven Alley via email at stevenalley2023@gmail.comBe sure to check out West Virginia’s MT3 page: m3twv.orgListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  5. Aug 12

    Fast Break #9 - What is the Coolest Way to Solve a Ratio Problem?

    Text us your thoughts! In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guest to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action as we ask the question: What is the Coolest Way to Solve a Ratio Problem? You can find Tifin Calcagni via email: tifin@orlandomathcircle.org or solecist72@gmail.com or on LinkedIn! Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  6. Aug 6

    DebateMath Lesson #8 - Math Wrangles?

    Text us your thoughts! As we kick off the back-to-school season, we wanted to spend some time exploring new ways to bring debate and argumentation into your math classroom. Last year, we shared a few discussion and debate routines to help get meaningful conversations started. This year, we’re taking things a step further by highlighting how brilliant educators are building deeper activities around mathematical argumentation and debate. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a routine called Math Wrangles. What are Math Wrangles? How do they work? And might teachers find them powerful for student thinking and discourse? Tune in as our guest walks us through the details in our Mini Lesson! You can find Tifin Calcagni via email: tifin@orlandomathcircle.org or solecist72@gmail.com or on LinkedIn!  Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  7. Jul 15

    Fast Break #8 - What is the Best Way to Study for a Test?

    Text us your thoughts! In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action as we ask the question: What is the Best Way to Study for a Test? You can contact Rev. Jessica Solomon via email: signal@jessicasolomon.co  You can find Nigel Nisbet via the website STmath.com or on his blog: Visual First Math Be sure to check out Jessica’s article Has ‘Brain-Based’ Education Gone Too Far? Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

  8. Jul 9

    Hot Seat #13 - Does Math Education Over-Rely on Brain Research?

    Text us your thoughts! You’ve probably heard it before—claims about how the brain learns best or teaching moves justified by neuroscience.  These ideas have shaped classrooms, professional development, and even policy. But here’s the question we’re asking today: Have we gone too far? In this Hot Seat, we’re joined by two guests who will be arguing that math education over-relies on brain-based research—and that this reliance may actually be limiting how we think about teaching, learning, and students themselves. So let’s dive into the debate with this resolution: Math Education Over-Relies on Brain Research. You can contact Rev. Jessica Solomon via email: signal@jessicasolomon.co You can find Nigel Nisbet via the website STmath.com or on his blog: Visual First MathBe sure to check out Jessica’s article Has ‘Brain-Based’ Education Gone Too Far?Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath 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 @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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Welcome to the DebateMath Podcast, the show where we’re redefining what it means to debate in mathematics & education, where multiple sides of ideas are explored, evidence matters, and we all grow and learn from hearing each other. We know the world–and our classrooms–are not binary. So we lean into the gray area in our discussions. We invite on guests with differing viewpoints on the way math is taught, and listen in as they debate with each other. Come dig into any debate, where we listen to learn, not to prove someone wrong, but to deepen our understanding. 

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  • Creator
    Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
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