Making Math Moments That Matter

Beyond Fairy Dust: A Math Consultant's Journey to Making Impactful Change


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Ever felt like you're just "sprinkling fairy dust" in your educational role without making a real impact?

This Math Mentoring is for every educator leader, math coach, or math coordinator grappling with the challenge of supporting teachers making meaningful changes in their teaching methods. It delves into the real-world struggles and victories of a math consultant navigating the complexities of influencing educational practices across multiple districts.


You’ll Learn:

  • Discover practical strategies for transforming classroom experiences, focusing on student engagement and empowerment in mathematical thinking.
  • Learn how to build teachers' confidence and competence in new pedagogical approaches, ensuring that change is not just sustainable but also embraced.
  • Gain insights into aligning teachers' goals with administrative objectives, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment for educational reform.

Tune into this enlightening episode now and equip yourself with the tools to make a lasting impact in your educational community!



Resources: 

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District Math Leaders: 

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? 

What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? 

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. 

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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

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