Modern Math Teacher Kristen Moore, Project Based Learning Coach

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ☀️Welcome to the first week of Poolside PD 2024! ☀️This week we talk all about the Modern Classrooms Project-- what it is and if it is right for your classroom. 🧐Kristen shares insight into how each of the components of a Modern Classroom work for her and some of her mentees.Today's Topics Include:Blended Learning- how tech plays a role in transitioning teachers out of a lecture based modelSelf-Pacing- tools you can use to keep students progressing, even if...

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Reflection doesn't just happen at the New Year, it happens at the end of the school year too! Join in on the REPLAY from 2023 to revisit our favorite reflection questions to wrap up the year!Today's Topics:The importance of reflecting on your current experienceReflecting on planning, teaching and classroom managementThe importance of student feedback in the reflection processHow to make changes based on your reflectionsSimple 3 Step Reflection Questions1. W...

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Games are one of the best ways to teach your students about probability. And having a project where students create their own game and get to play them together? That's the ultimate! Whether you call it a probability fair, or a probability carnival, this project means highly engaged learning is happening. Today's Topics: How to launch the projectWays to modify for low floor high ceiling probability Wrapping up the project with a reflection and deb...

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Looking to bring the real world to your geometry classroom? This is the PERFECT end of year geometry project! With an emphasis on geometric modeling and formula usage, your students will engage in analyzing product packaging and redesign a better, more efficient and eco-friendly wrapping for their product!This project is a student favorite because of the freedom they get to choose products that matter to them, the ability to reason and problem solve ab...

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Shoutout to all you amazing listeners, I appreciate you! 3 If you want to share your appreciation make sure to leave a rating or review! I read and appreciate each and every one.The pre-summer slump is in full swing this time of year! And we've got a quick and easy survival guide to navigate you through it-- with 3 ideas to motivate and engage, and 3 ideas to maintain the order. Today's Topics3 Strategies to B...

Let’s talk. Send me a text message! As we near the end of the school year, I can feel the excitement building, and I'm sure you can too. Today, we're diving into some fantastic math activities to keep your students engaged and enthusiastic as we countdown to summer break.Today's Topics:Hands-On and Outdoor Math ActivitiesExploring engaging math activities that go beyond the classroom walls.Incorporating hands-on experiments and real-world applications.Activity Ideas for the Classroom and Beyo...