Math and Other Things

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Join us as we explore math - and other things with educators and educational thought leaders. In my 25 years of teaching, I've learned A LOT about teaching, leading, and learning! In an interesting turn of events, I have found a true love in math education, and I'm excited to share what I know - but more importantly what other educators and leaders know about math...and other things!

2023/12/21

Top 10 Math (and Other Things) in 2023 with Ryan Flessner

In this episode Ryan Flessner and I recap our favorite math (and other things) moments of 2023. We talk about people who inspired us, products that inspired us, and it was a lovely time to sit and reflect about our year and realize how incredibly grateful we are to do the work we do and continue to learn side by side with so many different educators. It was a really good year. Tons of math and tons of other things in this jam packed episode! Special thank you to all those listed below who contributed to our incredible year! @KristenMAcosta @gfletchy @drnickimath @lynseymathed @TracyZager @ZanerBloser @JLMillerIC @MakeMathMoments @Mr.Orr_geek @MathletePearce @4ryandent @CFLM_math @rickwormeli2 @fawnpnguyen @TammyMcMorrow @pgliljedahl @SteveWyborney @PiBaker18 @KnappMelinda @MandyMathEd @SueO’ConnellMath @JBayWilliams @MagmaMath @MagmaMathLeslie @CELLuindy @EducateIN @ButlerCOE @LauraandKarina @bscribb @mccainm @CloverParkSD @MathEdLeaders @NCTM @IndianaCTM @pwharris

46 分鐘
2023/12/06

Connecting What We Learn As Instructional Leaders to Our Schools

In this episode, I interview Laura Tomas, an instructional coach from south Florida who I originally met at the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in June 2023. Laura was one of the facilitators and a volunteer at the conference. She’s been in education for 32 years and simply embraces all she can about the teaching and learning of mathematics and talks to anyone she can to learn more. Her podcast, Learning Through Math is a favorite of mine to listen to. She and her co-host, Karina, interview guests and host a virtual book club. Even after 32 years, Laura realizes she still has so much to learn and jumps at the opportunity to do so. This episode is a little bit more about the other things in the teaching and learning of mathematics. She tells me three things that stood out to her from the NCTM and NCSM conferences in Washington D.C. this fall, and we talk about how we, as instructional leaders, better understand our roles as coaches and consultants and how we transfer what we learn at conferences to the schools and classrooms for which we are serving. Laura does an awesome job at summarizing her three standout sessions and thinking hard about three specific takeaways from those sessions. We talk about how we are both still learning (or should I say re-learning) math, the importance of developing math identity of ourselves and our students, the fact it is ok to change your answer, the fact we can relate all things math to Ted Lasso, Friends, and Seinfeld, and so much more. Ted Lasso dart scene @_CrystalMWatson @LBrookePowers @MakeMathMoments @JohnSanGiovanni @mathcoachrivera @JBayWilliams @joboaler @SkipFennell

46 分鐘
2023/10/30

Recapping the Start of NCSM with Brendan Scribner

Show Notes: Live in Washington D.C. where I’m so lucky to have Brendan Scribner joining me for a recap of the first 1.25 days of NCSM 2023. NCSM stands for National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and you can find everything about them at https://www.mathedleadership.org/. This is an organization that is committed to understanding the role of math leaders, finding ways to connect those who guide teachers through the teaching of mathematics, and this conference is one that I try really hard not to ever miss. This is Brendan’s first NCSM, and he has a lot of thoughtful insight for someone who has just begun providing professional development for teachers, and I enjoyed hearing his take and reflecting on my takeaways, as one who has been working with teachers, coaches, and administrators for several years, while listening to him. The math in this episode is limited - really we tried to reason why NCTM does not offer lunch options but NCSM does and that has to be because of size. But let’s face it, we are talking about math all the time. Tiles in the bathroom in the shape of a cool parallelogram? We’re talking about it! The other things are thinking about how we are preparing coaches beyond training in formal coaching models (e.g. Jim Knight), what it means to humanize mathematics and teachers of mathematics, planning meaningful professional development, thinking about how we can connect how kids learn and what kids need to be successful to how teachers learn and what teachers need to be successful, and so much more! @bscribb @dh11235 @lynseymathed @ryanflessner @mccainm @MandyMathEd @LieslMcconchie

29 分鐘
2023/10/28

NCTM Reflections About Two-Thirds-ish of the Way Through with Brendan Scribner, Melisa McCain, and Ryan Flessner

Live in Washington D.C. where I’m so lucky to have Brendan Scribner, Melisa McCain, and Ryan Flessner joining me to talk about what we are learning, what’s standing out, what we’re thinking about, and all the things math and the teaching and learning of math. We talk about all the people who are inspiring us, do some very rough draft math, and have a lot of laughs. The math in this episode is figuring out how long we’ve been at NCTM (hence the title). This is classic rough draft math that includes complex fractions, number lines, unitizing and all the things. The other things are thinking about who the instructional leaders are, what exactly is research, the role of a math specialist, positioning yourself as a learner EVEN when you are the presenter, and so much more! Enjoy! @mccain @bscribb @MandyMathEd @TimBrzezinski @SteveWyborney @pgliljedahl @themathguru @maththerapy @PiBaker18 @KnappMelinda @Jeffharker314 @mathgeek76 @jennalaib @kassiaowedekind @JLMillerIC @SkipFennell

33 分鐘
2023/10/27

Reporting from NCTM 2023 In Washington D.C.

In this episode, my partner in life and work, Ryan Flessner and I recap some of our highlights of NCTM 2023 so far. We don’t talk about actual math a lot (although there has been a LOT of conversation about math!) We did, however, talk about lots of other things that are important and impact the teaching and learning of mathematics in our schools. Thoughts that come up: Appreciating the time to be together and collaborate with others that you don’t work with on a regular basis and the power of having a mix of people in the room from whom you can learn. How you get to hear from someone that has a big name or big social media presence, but in the audience, you hear about how that connects to the work that’s actually happening in schools. How fun Game Night was to be a part of this year. The fact there are so many great resources out there backed by decades of research, and it’s important to know what they are and how they can help you. What it means to Create, Inspire, and Execute. It’s important to find your people and learn and grow with them. @iteachthewhy @AnnEliseRecord @MandyMathEd @drnickimath @SueOConnellMath @cjdrake9505 @ZanerBloser @dave_chwalik @Wipebook @MagmaMath @MagmaMathLeslie @mccain @bscribb @TimBrzezinski @dave_chwalik @JamilaDugan

27 分鐘
2023/10/24

Live from Franklin Community High School with Peter Liljedahl

In this episode, we are recording live from the Franklin Community High School Performing Arts Center with Peter Liljedahl. We recorded at the end of the first day of the first ever Building Thinking Classrooms Conference, and we had a great time. Peter told some great stories, was very insightful about how children learn, and provides some unique perspective of how to encourage teachers to try new things in their classrooms - and SO MUCH MORE! The math in this episode includes talking about multiplying and dividing (we did lots of that at the beginning), the non-benefits of asking students to write numerals over and over again, and why timed-tests and “partner grading” maybe aren’t the best moves in math class. The other things is how we reach our English Language Learners, finding your person to learn alongside with, how we reach those who might be reluctant to try new things, and so much more.

59 分鐘
2023/06/25

On Building Your Own Bridge to Become the Best Teacher You Can Be with Tammy McMorrow

In this episode, I get to talk to Tammy McMorrow who lives in Boise, Idaho and has been teaching first grade for 29 years. She’s a self-described mimicker - and was so good at following rules and doing exactly what she was told to do, she was valedictorian of her class. In this interview she does an incredible job at speaking vulnerably, sharing her learning process, and how she finally found what she was looking for to become the math teacher she wanted to be. In doing so, she has helped thousands of others as she started the Building Thinking Classrooms Facebook group for K-2 which now has over 7,500 members. I’m one of them, and she does an awesome job moderating and collaborating with this group. The math in this episode is the beauty of geometry and shapes the fact there are MANY different ways to solve problems and when people do so, that’s actually a really good thing! The other things in this episode are the power of being vulnerable; being creative in trying new things; understanding that as a teacher, everything doesn’t always have to be perfect; why the process of learning math is just as important as the math itself, and so much more. Books and articles discussed in this episode: Rigelman, N. R. (2007). Fostering mathematical thinking and problem solving: The teacher’s role. Teaching Children Mathematics, 13(6), 308–314. https://doi.org/10.5951/TCM.13.6.0308 Math is Figureoutable - Pam Harris The 5 Practices in Practice Intentional Talk Productive Math Struggle Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You’d Had Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics

51 分鐘
2023/04/12

Melisa McCain: The Ultimate Transformational Instructional Leader

In this episode, I talk with Melisa McCain, an instructional coach in Franklin Community Schools in Franklin, Indiana. Melisa, has taught grades 1, 3, 4, and 5, and has been a special education teacher and media specialist. She has multiple graduate degrees, and discovered her love of learning at a very young age when, as a child that was “pulled out” to learn math, worked against all the odds to solve a problem none of the kids who got to stay in the room could solve. GO MELISA. Melisa’s love of learning has turned her into a passionate instructional leader and, among other things, helped her discover the book, Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. When she discovered there was no Building Thinking Classrooms Conference she could get teachers to to further their professional learning on the topic, decided to reach out to Peter and his team and create her own. Melisa is a true leader, an inspired learner, and has a passion for education that, after listening to this episode, will make you want to go out and transform the learning in your school and community. The math in this episode is the power of classroom discourse, what happens when you have patience and give students time to think, make sense of the problem they are solving, and allow time for collaboration. The other things is the role of the instructional leader who learns while also guiding teachers through the learning process, the power of perseverance, the joy in taking risks, and so much more. Resources Referenced in this episode: Building Thinking Classrooms Conference Page Indiana Math Leadership Academy Page Virtually Different Summer Conference Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning

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Join us for our new podcast called Math and Other Things! I’m Courtney Flessner, and I’ve spent the past 25 years of my educational career deepening my understanding of the very best ways to meet the needs of students because I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn. Over the years, I’ve discovered a lot about teaching. But you know what I found deep in my soul? Math. I’ve settled on a mission to help students - and teachers - realize we are all math people. We can teach math in ways that are so compelling, not only can we change the narrative of “math isn’t really my thing,” we might even have a little fun while doing so. In our new podcast, we will create a space where we examine the small steps you can take to make big change in your classrooms and schools. As educators, we are charged with creating cultures where children are inspired to inquire, explore, and take risks. We want them to ask questions, debate, and eventually agree on the solutions they find to the problems they face. As the instructional leaders in our classrooms and schools, we must be willing to take risks as we create these collaborative environments. When we do so, our students and their unique thinking thrives, and every member of the classroom is empowered to be the architect of their learning. Each episode of Math and Other Things podcast will highlight a topic in schools and/or the world of mathematics, include thoughts, suggestions, stories, and anecdotes from educators in the field, higher education, or perhaps other educational thought leaders, and hopefully leave you inspired to make a baby step in your own classroom or school. We’ll talk about math - but we’ll also talk about other things because the teaching and learning of mathematics does not live in a world by itself. It’s using what we know about how children learn, how schools are organized so every child can be successful, and who we are as educators and individuals that makes us the very best educators we can be - even in mathematics!

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2023/04/12

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This is a great podcast whether you are a teacher or just a person who’s ever had to do math. 10/10 recommend!

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Math and Other Things

Math and Other Things

Top 10 Math (and Other Things) in 2023 with Ryan Flessner

Connecting What We Learn As Instructional Leaders to Our Schools

Recapping the Start of NCSM with Brendan Scribner

NCTM Reflections About Two-Thirds-ish of the Way Through with Brendan Scribner, Melisa McCain, and Ryan Flessner

Reporting from NCTM 2023 In Washington D.C.

Live from Franklin Community High School with Peter Liljedahl

On Building Your Own Bridge to Become the Best Teacher You Can Be with Tammy McMorrow

Melisa McCain: The Ultimate Transformational Instructional Leader

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Math and Other Things

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Top 10 Math (and Other Things) in 2023 with Ryan Flessner

Connecting What We Learn As Instructional Leaders to Our Schools

Recapping the Start of NCSM with Brendan Scribner

NCTM Reflections About Two-Thirds-ish of the Way Through with Brendan Scribner, Melisa McCain, and Ryan Flessner

Reporting from NCTM 2023 In Washington D.C.

Live from Franklin Community High School with Peter Liljedahl

On Building Your Own Bridge to Become the Best Teacher You Can Be with Tammy McMorrow

Melisa McCain: The Ultimate Transformational Instructional Leader

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Math and Other Things Trailer

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