75 episodes

Solving for the Undefined is the go-to math teacher podcast to develop your intrigue for math and learning while helping you do the same for your students. When our host, Johanna, became a teacher, she found herself alone, creating her own activities, and trying to make math fun plus easy to implement...but it wasn’t exactly a piece of pi (or cake!).
She’s on a mission to solve those problems by helping teachers engage students academically using researched based strategies so students deeply understand and love math. And that’s what you can count on!

Solving for the Undefined: A Math Teacher Podcast Johanna Kuiper

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 11 Ratings

Solving for the Undefined is the go-to math teacher podcast to develop your intrigue for math and learning while helping you do the same for your students. When our host, Johanna, became a teacher, she found herself alone, creating her own activities, and trying to make math fun plus easy to implement...but it wasn’t exactly a piece of pi (or cake!).
She’s on a mission to solve those problems by helping teachers engage students academically using researched based strategies so students deeply understand and love math. And that’s what you can count on!

    Helping Students Master Math Concepts

    Helping Students Master Math Concepts

    Have you ever wondered how to kindle that spark of curiosity, igniting a passion for numbers that goes far beyond rote practice and skill drills? Well, wonder no more, because Kristen from Moore than Just X and I have got some alternative approaches up our sleeves that will transform your teaching methods from traditional to extraordinary.
    Whether you're a seasoned math teacher looking for fresh ideas or a new educator ready to embark on this mathematical journey, you're in the right place. Get ready to unlock the true potential of your students and help them become math masters.
    Join the FREE math teacher conference, Educator Exponential! Sign up here!
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
    Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

    • 36 min
    Measurement: How does it measure up?

    Measurement: How does it measure up?

    I'm sure as teachers, we can all think of something in the education system that just doesn't measure up, like how little students are taught about measurement. And that's why I invited Kelly Hogan on the show to share about how we can close that gap in our students learning. inch by inch. Let's get started.
    Links
    Toy Theater WebsiteListen to Kelly's podcast, The Mathematically Enthused Teacher PodcastFollow Kelly on InstagramFollow Johanna on Instagram
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
    Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

    • 36 min
    Addressing "New Math" with Parents

    Addressing "New Math" with Parents

    “This isn’t how I did math when I was in school! Why does it have to be so complicated?” Every time a parent or grownup has this complaint, I have to take a BIG DEEP BREATH.  In today’s episode, we are going to be addressing how to talk to parents about “new math”. Let’s get started!
    Links
    FREE Download to give to parents and grownupsStudy on parent Involvement in children's math workFollow Johanna on Instagram
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
    Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

    • 12 min
    How to Play Ghosts in the Graveyard with Asia Hines

    How to Play Ghosts in the Graveyard with Asia Hines

    You know the saying practice makes progress? That is especially true in the math classroom because students need intentional math practice on a regular basis. So why not make it fun by turning it into a game? In today’s episode we are joined by Asia Hines who is going to give us the rundown on how to play Ghosts in the Graveyard. Let’s get started.
    Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-71-how-to-play-ghosts-in-the-graveyard/
    Links
    More tips on playing Ghosts in the GraveyardAsia's Ghosts in the Graveyard templatesFollow Asia on InstagramFollow Johanna on Instagram
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
    Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

    • 18 min
    Ditching Guided Notes for Good

    Ditching Guided Notes for Good

    If I could eliminate that one aspect of math class, I would get rid of notes. I hate standing and doing notes under the document camera. And so I did. I no longer facilitate notes in my classroom. And you might be thinking I’m crazy or you might be intrigued at the possibility of relieving yourself from that duty as well. Whether you fall into that first category, the last one or somewhere in between, let’s get started.
    Shownotes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-70-making-math-notes-meaningful/
    Links
    Check out my notes on TPTListen to the episode on Mild, Medium, & SpicyFollow me on Instagram
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
    Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

    • 21 min
    Classroom Transformations: Making a Meaningful Math Experience

    Classroom Transformations: Making a Meaningful Math Experience

    Have you ever wondered how teachers transform their classrooms into forensics labs, an operation room or do a Starbucks classroom transformation? In today’s episode, we are joined by Katy and Natalie who are here to share how they create memorable classroom transformations for their students.
    Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-69-classroom-transformations-making-a-meaningful-math-experience
    Links
    Setting up a Glow Day TransformationTransforming the Middle TPT StoreFollow Transforming the Middle on Instagram
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Seven Math Teacher Must Haves
    Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

MrsNixonTeachesMath ,

Amazing Teacher Resource!

Johanna has such amazing insight into the classroom. Math isn’t always the most exciting but Johanna is creating content that is relevant and relatable and providing easy ways to creating and engaging, thinking classroom. If you are a current classroom teacher this podcast is a must!

NancyM22 ,

Exactly what I was looking for!

I am hooked! I just listened to the episode on using powerful words and had to listen to it again while talking notes. I’ve listened to two more episodes today and looking forward to all the others!

Nighthawkasaurusrex ,

A great listen for math teachers!

I listened to one episode and I was HOOKED. Johanna gives real, concrete and usable examples all from an approachable perspective. Johanna has a conversational nature, and I feel like I chatting with one of my teacher friends while I’m listening. Thanks so much!!

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