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Mailbag II: Math standards, teacher content knowledge, and more with Jonathan Regino (Ep 74)


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In this special two-part Chalk & Talk mailbag series, Anna Stokke is joined by Jonathan Regino, Pre-K–12 Supervisor of Math at Interboro School District, to answer questions submitted by listeners.

In Part 2, Anna and Jonathan tackle topics such as calculators in IEPs, math fact fluency, teacher content knowledge, the importance of mastering fractions, the role of NCTM in math education, and what evidence-informed math instruction looks like in classrooms. Drawing on their extensive experience in mathematics education, they provide practical, research-informed insights for teachers, school leaders, and parents.

 

This episode is available in video at www.youtube.com/@chalktalk-stokke

Olivier Chabot’s Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/c97a098a-7c1f-4e80-aa02-0ff73164b8e8?addSource=true&pli=1

 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:22] Introduction

[00:02:42] Is too much content contributing to lack of math mastery?
[00:07:11] Prioritizing critical math content
[00:09:13] Common Core and issues with focussing on multiple strategies

[00:14:47] Questions about standard algorithms

[00:18:19] The role of NCTM

[00:26:11] Helping teachers improve math content knowledge

[00:33:23] What to focus on after math facts
[00:41:38] Myths about math facts and neuroscience
[00:44:17] Do calculators help with students who have IEPs?
[00:50:36] Final thoughts

RESOURCES

https://www.annastokke.com/resources/ep-74-resources

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

https://www.annastokke.com/transcripts/ep-74-transcript

 

RELEVANT PREVIOUS EPISODES 

Science of Math: The movement everyone's talking about with Sarah Powell (65)

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gar68-1a4c913

 

The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-93dcw-19a3530


Ep 54. Balanced literacy didn’t work—will balanced math? with Ben Solomon

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-usvqw-1962107

 

How to Build Automaticity with Math Facts: A Practical Guide (solo episode) 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3ny3k-17323a9


Understanding math reform ideology with Tom Loveless

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7ih4c-15dbf9a

 

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