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Learning to Love Math
By Brittany RobertsEducation
Learning to Love Math episodes
- Episode 28 | What are the symptoms of math anxiety?
Today, we're talking about what math anxiety looks like in students AND adults. This is a great episode to send to a student's parent, or even to a colleague who might be struggling with this. This is very timely as we head into the spring testing season - but even if you find this episode during a different time of year, we're always testing - so this topic will always be important.
Read more about math anxiety here (blog post linked to other resources).
If you'd like to talk more about this in a private setting, DM me on Instagram at MathWithMinis.
You're also more than welcome to join our free community on Facebook; we're Teachers Doing Differentiated Math.
14 min - Episode 27 | What is Math Anxiety? And What Can We Do About It?
In this episode, I'm sharing my story and history with math anxiety. I'm also sharing the definition of math anxiety, and why it's so important for us to be able to identify it as teachers. This is very timely as we head into the spring testing season - but even if you find this episode during a different time of year, we're always testing - so this topic will always be important.
If you'd like to talk more about this, DM me on Instagram at MathWithMinis.
You're also more than welcome to join our free community on Facebook; we're Teachers Doing Differentiated Math.
15 min - Episode 26 | 3 Ways to Get Free Math Worksheets (Including Paid Resources on TeachersPayTeachers!)
If you've stumbled across this episode because you need free math worksheets FAST, check out this other episode.
If you're really in a hurry, head straight to the show notes where you can get the links you need to my favorite websites.
Today's Takeaways
- Leaving reviews on paid resources on TeachersPayTeachers can help you earn credits!
- You can do this from your phone (tutorial here), or on your computer (another tutorial here)
- Check out Kate's Math Lessons, One for the Books, and Hidesy Clipart for great templates!
- You can make your own resources for the classroom. Start with these free Google Jamboard templates.
- Join me in the Digital Resource Academy! Only open for enrollment through Monday.
Support the Learning to Love Math Podcast by Becoming a Math Maven!
Click here to subscribe for just $4.99 a month.
Or, click here to support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee.
Join the Mini-Lesson Sub Club!
The Mini Lesson Sub Club is now open to new members!!
Have you ever wished you could just take a few minutes to zone out, or check your phone - or just even COLLECT yourself during math?
Or, have you ever just NOT been ready for the day (I don't judge!!)?
Let me teach FOR you!!
Members of the Mini Lesson Sub Club get three mini lessons per grade (3rd-5th), per month.
Each lesson includes 10-30 minute video lessons, accompanying interactive notes, digital activities, and printable worksheets.
Every separate lesson is worth $5 in my TeachersPayTeachers store (if you'd rather buy them separately).
But, trust - you're gonna wanna sign up.
Because, as of when I'm writing this, THE MINI LESSON SUB CLUB IS JUST $5 A MONTH.
So, for the price of ONE mini lesson from my store, you can get 9 per month ($45 worth!!).
The beta price isn't going to be around forever. So if you want to get in before I raise the price, you can check it out here.
Free Resources for You
- Click here to subscribe to my YouTube Channel!
- Join our free Facebook Group, Teachers Doing Differentiated Math
14 min - Episode 25 | Here's What Happens When You Mix Math, and Art
Imagine if you opened every math lesson by having your students draw a picture.
Do you think that your math instruction might be more effective and engaging if you did that?
We definitely think so!
In this episode, Caroline from Doodles and Digits shares ways to make math more visual for students.
Thankfully, you don't have to be an artist to mix art and math in the classroom.
Today's Takeaways
- Everyone benefits from a multi-sensory learning approach
- When you make math more visual, it makes more sense
- Word problems come alive with pictures
- Authentic and accurate clipart is important when making or buying visual supports
- Ensure math word problems are relatable and culturally relevant to students
If you'd rather just get some quality visual supports instead of making your own, click here to follow Caroline from Doodles and Digits on TeachersPayTeachers!
Support the Learning to Love Math Podcast by Becoming a Math Maven!
Click here to subscribe for just $4.99 a month.
Or, click here to support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee.
Join the Mini-Lesson Sub Club!
The Mini Lesson Sub Club is now open to new members!!
Have you ever wished you could just take a few minutes to zone out, or check your phone - or just even COLLECT yourself during math?
Or, have you ever just NOT been ready for the day (I don't judge!!)?
Let me teach FOR you!!
Members of the Mini Lesson Sub Club get three mini lessons per grade (3rd-5th), per month.
Each lesson includes 10-30 minute video lessons, accompanying interactive notes, digital activities, and printable worksheets.
Every separate lesson is worth $5 in my TeachersPayTeachers store (if you'd rather buy them separately).
But, trust - you're gonna wanna sign up.
Because, as of when I'm writing this, THE MINI LESSON SUB CLUB IS JUST $5 A MONTH.
So, for the price of ONE mini lesson from my store, you can get 9 per month ($45 worth!!).
The beta price isn't going to be around forever. So if you want to get in before I raise the price, you can check it out here.
Free Resources for You
- Click here to get access to Caroline's awesome free resource library
- Grab your FREE Google Jamboard Templates!
- Catch this free tutorial to learn how you can use Jamboard to differentiate math instruction
- And if you haven't already, join Teachers Doing Differentiated Math
31 min - Episode 24 | Don't Just Give Your Student a Shortcut; Do This Instead
Today, we're talking all about tricks, hacks, and shortcuts.
Jennifer Van Blair also shares how she uses the power of storytelling to help her students solve word problems, and how she's actually having her students write their own word problems!
Today's Takeaways
- If you're going to use a trick, know why and how it works
- When students use a shortcut or tactic, ensure they understand what's happening
- Deep conceptual understanding, fun and engagement can all go together!
- Success with word problems is about problem-solving; not literacy
Support the Learning to Love Math Podcast by Becoming a Math Maven!
Join the Mini-Lesson Sub Club!The Mini Lesson Sub Club is now open to new members!!
Have you ever wished you could just take a few minutes to zone out, or check your phone - or just even COLLECT yourself during math?
Or, have you ever just NOT been ready for the day (I don't judge!!)?
Let me teach FOR you!!
Members of the Mini Lesson Sub Club get three mini lessons per grade (3rd-5th), per month.
Each lesson includes 10-30 minute video lessons, accompanying interactive notes, digital activities, and printable worksheets.
Every separate lesson is worth $5 in my TeachersPayTeachers store (if you'd rather buy them separately).
But, trust - you're gonna wanna sign up.
Because, as of when I'm writing this, THE MINI LESSON SUB CLUB IS JUST $5 A MONTH.
So, for the price of ONE mini lesson from my store, you can get 9 per month ($45 worth!!).
The beta price isn't going to be around forever. So if you want to get in before I raise the price, you can check it out here.
More About Jennifer Van Blair
- Follow her on Instagram
- Follow her store on TeachersPayTeachers
Free Resources for You
- Grab your FREE Google Jamboard Templates!
- Catch this free tutorial to learn how you can use Jamboard to differentiate math instruction
- And if you haven't already, join Teachers Doing Differentiated Math
38 min - Episode 23 | Classroom Management and "Letting Go" of Control, With Carrie Bickford (Instructional Coach)
I can't think of a LESS appealing topic than classroom management. I mean, like, who wants to talk about that?!
But, what if I told you that classroom management was a HUGE missing piece contributing to your students' learning?
What if it's THE missing piece - and, all you have to do, is relinquish some control?
By now, I'm sure some of you are raising your eyebrows at me, thinking, "How can I have a well-managed classroom if I'm not in control?"
Well, I guess you'll just have to listen and find out!!
Today's Takeaways
- Letting go of control helps your classroom run MORE smoothly
- Being a good teacher requires a ton of humility and constant self-reflection
- Just drop the ego (it'll be so much better and easier for you once you do!)
- Always remember what it was like to be a kid
- Always be willing to try new things and take risks with teaching
- We're not really just there to "deliver instruction"
- Involve students in the learning process; give them plenty of voice and choice
- Remember to look for and diagnose the cause; don't just temporarily treat the symptoms
- Don't take any of it personally
Join the Mini-Lesson Sub Club!
The Mini Lesson Sub Club is now open to new members!!
Have you ever wished you could just take a few minutes to zone out, or check your phone - or just even COLLECT yourself during math?
Or, have you ever just NOT been ready for the day (I don't judge!!)?
Let me teach FOR you!!
Members of the Mini Lesson Sub Club get three mini lessons per grade (3rd-5th), per month.
Each lesson includes 10-30 minute video lessons, accompanying interactive notes, digital activities, and printable worksheets.
Every separate lesson is worth $5 in my TeachersPayTeachers store (if you'd rather buy them separately).
But, trust - you're gonna wanna sign up.
Because, as of when I'm writing this, THE MINI LESSON SUB CLUB IS JUST $5 A MONTH.
So, for the price of ONE mini lesson from my store, you can get 9 per month ($45 worth!!).
The beta price isn't going to be around forever. So if you want to get in before I raise the price, you can check it out here.
More About Carrie Bickford
- Follow her on Instagram
Free Resources for You
- Grab your FREE Google Jamboard Templates!
- Catch this free tutorial to learn how you can use Jamboard to differentiate math instruction
- And if you haven't already, join fellow Teachers Doing Differentiated Math
50 min - Episode 22 | Stop Saying You're Bad at Math (And Do This Instead)
Today, Marijo McBeth from STEAM With Miss M is sharing why you're not bad at math (and, why we should ALL really stop saying that).
She shares her thoughts on the magical, mystical math gene that so many of us love to refer to, and she shares some practical strategies to help all of us get better at math. And then therefore, better at teaching math.
Today's Takeaways
- There's no "math gene;" everybody can get better at math!
- The secret ingredients to getting better at teaching (and, anything, really) is a combo of time and practice
- Be OK with making mistakes
- Make math more fun
- Recognize and release those limiting beliefs!
- Foster a growth mindset around math for you and your students
Join Us at the 2022 Be a Math Person Conference!
Access to the conference is totally FREE January 7th-9th, 2022.
Purchase an Annual All-Access Pass to get access to everything for a whole YEAR Caroline from Boldly Inspired Curriculum will be speaking at the conference!
Sign up for free here
More About Marijo
- Follow her on Instagram
- Follow her store on TeachersPayTeachers
Resources for You
- Grab your FREE Google Jamboard Templates! Catch this free tutorial to learn how you can use Jamboard to differentiate math instruction
- And if you haven't already, join our free Facebook Group! We're Teachers Doing Differentiated Math.
32 min - Episode 21 | Build a Student-Centered Classroom by Talking Less and Listening More
Mona from the Honest Math Chat Podcast is dropping all kinds of knowledge bombs and tips in this episode! Get ready to learn how you can have every single student succeed with math in your classroom.
Everything she shares is so simple, and she includes plenty of actionable tips that you can try with your class tomorrow.
In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, she shares how building a student-centered community fosters a love for math and a culture of of mathematical thinking.
Today's Takeaways
- Talk less, listen more
- EVERY student can have rich math discussion and discourse
- It's not just about learning, but about the reflection upon one's learning (that goes for teachers AND students!!)
- Create a vision for your math classroom
- Make your environment conducive to math experiences
- "We are all responsible for helping everyone understand"
- Thinking matters more than answers
Join Us at the 2022 Be a Math Person Conference!
Access to the conference is totally FREE January 7th-9th, 2022.
Purchase an Annual All-Access Pass to get access to everything for a whole YEAR Caroline from Boldly Inspired Curriculum will be speaking at the conference!
Sign up for free here
More About Mona
- Follow her on Instagram
- Follow her store on TeachersPayTeachers
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
- Math Affirmations and Classroom Community Posters
- Math Norms
- FREE Guide for Creating a Classroom Community
More Resources for You
- Grab your FREE Google Jamboard Templates!
- Catch this free tutorial to learn how you can use Jamboard to differentiate math instruction
And if you haven't already, join our free Facebook Group! We're Teachers Doing Differentiated Math.
41 min - Episode 20 | Creating a Culture of Feedback Through Failure, With Caroline Gamble from Boldly Inspired Curriculum
In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I've interviewed Caroline Gamble from Boldly Inspired Curriculum. She's an algebra teacher who's passionate about helping students persevere through problems and apply what they're learning in the real world.
Today's Takeaways
- Sometimes, the students just aren't ready to "get it" yet
- It's OK to fail (whether you're the student, or the teacher!)
- The best learning happens when we reflect on, and learn from, our failures
- We really "do math" every day
Sign Up for the FREE Be a Math Person Conference!
- Access to the conference is totally FREE January 7th-9th, 2022
- Purchase an Annual All-Access Pass to get access to everything for a whole YEAR
- Caroline from Boldly Inspired Curriculum will be speaking at the conference!
- Sign up for free here
Connect With Caroline
- Follow her on Instagram
- Follow her store on TeachersPayTeachers
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
- Project Based Assessment Guide
- Modeling Math in the Real World Kit
- All of Caroline's Links
Resources for You
- Free Math Fact Maze for your students to remember that anything times 0 is 0!
- Math Fact Maze Bundle (6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s) for $9
- Math Fact Fluency Tracker, $3
- Follow my store on TeachersPayTeachers!
And if you haven't already, join our free Facebook Group for upper elementary teachers and follow me on Instagram!
29 min - Episode 19 | Creating Authentic Learning Experiences in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom, with Lauren Daughty from Managing Middle Math
In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I've interviewed Lauren Daughty from Managing Middle Math (follow her store on TeachersPayTeachers here!). She's passionate about creating real world, authentic learning experiences around math for middle school grade students. Even if you've only ever taught upper elementary kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, you'll learn SO MUCH from her!
Today's Takeaways
- Start small; ask a teacher down the hall for help
- Community partners WANT to work with us teachers!
- If you make the learning more fun, the students will learn more
- We need to enjoy teaching if we want students to enjoy learning
- The more "real" we can make it, the more "doable" it is for the kids!
Sign Up for the FREE Be a Math Person Conference!
- Access to the conference is totally FREE January 7th-9th, 2022
- Purchase an Annual All-Access Pass to get access to everything for a whole YEAR
- Caroline from Boldly Inspired Curriculum will be speaking at the conference!
- Sign up for free here
Connect With Lauren
- Follow her on Instagram
- Follow her store on TeachersPayTeachers
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
- Creating Authentic Experiences Guidebook
- Poppin' Into Math Class
- Design Your Own Coffee Shop Activity
- Classroom Management: Coffee-Themed Punch Cards
- Prime Factoring: Coffee-Themed
- Error Analysis (Multiplying Whole Numbers)
Free Resources for You
- Free Math Fact Maze for your students to remember that anything times 0 is 0!
- Math Fact Maze Bundle (6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s) for $9
- Math Fact Fluency Tracker, $3
- Follow my store on TeachersPayTeachers!
And if you haven't already, join our free Facebook Group for upper elementary teachers and follow me on Instagram!
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About Learning to Love Math
From the publisher's feed
Teaching math is hard; it's even harder when you hate math. Join Brittany from the TeachersPayTeachers store, "Math With Minis," each Monday. Each episode is jam-packed with teaching tips, mental math…
tricks, and pep talks for teaching math. If you're an upper elementary teacher who's secretly Googling 'how to teach math,' or, 'how to make math fun,' I GET IT. I've been there. And I'm here to help.