Modern Math Teacher

#93 Spring into Something New: Why Now is the Best Time to Try PBL


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🎧 Have you ever thought about trying something new in your classroom but worried about the timing?
 Spring might be your perfect opportunity to experiment with project-based learning (PBL)! In this episode, I’ll show you why the final stretch of the school year is actually the best time to dip your toes into PBL—and exactly how to do it without the overwhelm.

I’ll walk you through:
 ✨
Why spring is the sweet spot for trying PBL
 ✨ 3 low-risk, high-engagement ways to start today
 ✨ How to tweak one lesson this month into a mini project
 ✨ My favorite beginner-friendly projects: Stained Glass, Going Viral, and Rockets!

If you’ve ever wondered:
 🔎
What is PBL?
 🔎 What are some PBL ideas that actually work?
 🔎 How can I start project based learning without overhauling everything?
 This episode is for YOU.

🛠 Resources & Links Mentioned:

  • Stained Glass Project (Linear Equation Project)
  • Going Viral (Exponential Function Project)
  • Rockets (Quadratic Function Project) 

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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