DebateMath Podcast

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Math class is so often associated with pencil and paper work–students working through steps of symbolic manipulation. But what role does or should technology have in math class? Our world is constantly changing, and how do we adapt to that? From calculators, to apps, to ChatGPT, the resources available keep growing. So how or what should we allow? How can we help students use technology wisely? In our latest episode, we are not debating the inclusion of technology, but we are discussing how best to utilize it. We are asking: What is the most important thing to keep in mind about technology in math class? 

Resources Referenced in this Episode

• More on the Math Technology for Equity framework that Ed mentioned here.
• Follow Karen Campe on Twitter & Mathstodon: @KarenCampe and read her Blog: karendcampe.wordpress.com
• Follow Ed Campos Jr. on Twitter & Instagram: @edcampOSjr and check out his Website: edcamposjr.com and his new non-profit: campocreativo.org
• Follow Kyne on Twitter/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @onlinekyne 

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Math exams are the typical culminating assessment at the end of the unit or the end of a semester, but what if we didn’t give exams? What if we instead spent that time on an alternative form of assessment. What would that look like? What are the options? In this episode, we have 3 awesome educators each sharing a different way to alternatively assess students.  

Resources Referenced in this Episode

• More on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's can be found here
• Follow Coach Victor Hicks on Twitter: @CodingWCulture, on other social media: @CodingWithCulture, or check out his Website: codingwithculture.com
• Follow Joshua Bean on Twitter: @MrJoshuaBean or Email: [email protected]
• Follow Nolan Fossum on Twitter: @NolanFossum or Email: [email protected]

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It’s final exam season! So we thought it would be a good time to get into a debate about tests. Should we continue using paper tests, or is it time to give tests on computers? Which way is easier? Which method is best for teaching and learning? Should we stick with paper or is it time to say: Let’s Get Digital! Tune in as four educators share their thoughts on this debate!

Resources Referenced in this Episode

• More information Common Core Standards of Math Practice (including #5) can be found here.
• The study that Kathy mentions can be found at this link.
• Follow Julie Reulbach on Twitter: @jreulbach or at her Blog: ispeakmath.org
• Follow Eli Luberoff on Twitter: @eluberoff or Email: [email protected]
• Follow Kathy Henderson on Twitter: @kathyhen_
• Follow Patricia Vandenberg on Twitter: @VbergMath or at her Blog: patriciavandenberg.com

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Let’s talk about pacing guides. What are they? Why do we have them? How much should we follow them? This topic has caused quite the stir in many schools among colleagues. Some educators believe pacing guides may not be effective, or even necessary! While others believe pacing guides are needed so we stay on track to cover all of our grade-level content. Check out this great debate about pacing guides, featuring Hilary Kreisberg, Farshid Safi, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah and Berkeley Everett.

Follow People in this Episode

• Follow Hilary Kreisberg on Twitter: @Dr_Kreisberg
• Follow Farshid Safi on Twitter: @FarshidSafi
• Follow  Kwame Sarfo-Mensah on Twitter: @identityshaper or via his Website: identitytalk4educators.com
• Follow Berkeley Everett on Twitter: @BerkeleyEverett or via his Website: berkeleyeverett.com

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Have you heard that there’s is a new AP math exam: AP PreCalc. Yes, the College Board is planning to offer an AP PreCalc exam, starting in the spring of 2024. So should you offer an AP PreCalculus course next school year? What is on the test? What’s more, the College Board has been involved in some controversial headlines lately. The politics of the College Board are intertwined with our discussion about offering an AP PreCalc course. Join us as three passionate educators share their thoughts on offering AP PreCalculus. 

Resources Referenced in this Episode

• Read more about the College Board in the news recently in this article (NY Times)
• Follow Dr. Kristopher J. Childs on Twitter (and all social media): @DrKChilds, Website: kristopherchilds.com
• Follow Joelle Cooper on Twitter: @JoelleCooper15
• Follow Steve Leinwand via email: [email protected], on Twitter: @steve_leinwand, Website: steveleinwand.com

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Suppose some students do not do well on a test or a quiz. What’s the best way for students to improve and then show their improved understanding? They could correct their mistakes for credit or set a date for a retake. Which way do you want students to show mastery? Listen in as our teams discuss what they think is the best way forward in this month’s debate!

Connect with People from This Episode:

• Follow Julie Saller on Twitter: @edtechmathteach, or search for Julie Ann on Facebook.
• Follow May Vang on Twitter: @vangmay1, or find May Vang Swanson on Facebook.
• Follow Amanda Jansen on Twitter: @MandyMathEd, and find Mandy’s book: “Rough Draft Math” on the Stenhouse website. 
• Follow Richard Velasco on Twitter: @rclvelasco.

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Let’s talk about Algebra 2! What is it? Why is it important? And most importantly, should we continue to require it? Plenty of high school students struggle in what we call Algebra 2, and many ask the question “when are we ever going to use this?” Some schools and districts now offer alternative pathways for students in their high school math options. So, that leads us to this month’s debate resolution: Ditch Algebra 2

Resources Referenced in this Episode

• More information on Ohio’s Math Modeling and Reasoning course.
• Read more about the work of Bob Moses and The Algebra Project.
• Mathematician’s Lament mentioned by Kit.
• Follow Kit on Twitter: @MrKitMath, Email: [email protected]. 
• Find more info about Lesley University’s Center for Math Achievement.
• Follow Rachael on Twitter: @rachaelhgorsuch 
• Information about the new PreCalculus book that Rachael mentioned (and is an author on).
• Follow Phil on Twitter: @phildituri, Email: [email protected], Website: dituriconsulting.com.
• Find out more about FiCycle at ficycle.org
• Follow Mimi on Twitter: @untilnextstop, Blog: untilnextstop.blogspot.com

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We’ve heard the question of the relevance of high school math come up in both our podcast and in many conversations with educators. Do our students need high school math? Is it important to their future careers? What topics should we really emphasize or focus on? In this episode, we speak with four young professionals who are not math educators and ask them the question: Is the math we learn in high school relevant to their future?

• Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex_hansen17
• Follow Emily on Instagram: @eaw1029
• Follow Chanelle on Instagram: @nellyloves2write  Website: nellyloves2write.com 
• Follow Megan on Instagram: @missmlearns 

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Chris and Rob take a moment to reflect on the first season of the DebateMath Podcast. Tune in to peek behind the curtain and learn how these debate episodes come together.

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In the DebateMath Podcast season finale, we invited back a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable discussion to engage in a discussion around the question: What is the purpose of math class? 

Resources Referenced in this Episode:

• Follow Zak on Twitter: @zakchamp, Website: www.zakchamp.com
• Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Academy
• Follow Nolan Fossum on Twitter:@NolanFossum
• Follow Leigh Nataro on Twitter: @mathteacher24, Blog: mathteacher24.blogspot.com
• Follow Dr. Kristopher Childs on Twitter: @DrKChilds, Website: http://kristopherchilds.com
• Follow Kristen Acosta on Twitter: @KristenMAcosta. Book: Hanging Math Out to Dry. Website: kristenacosta.com.

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