Want to boost engagement during the fall slump or pre-holiday chaos? This episode shares real world math activities and projects that actually grab student interest—including seasonal ideas for fall and winter.

This episode dives into real world math applications that connect to seasonal events like football, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the Winter Olympics.

🎯 You’ll learn:
 ✅ How to bring relevance into your math class during fall + winter
 ✅ Math project ideas for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
 ✅ Low-prep activities and warm-ups that feel real—not random
 ✅ Simple ways to increase student engagement without burning out

🎧 Listen to the full episode → https://modernmathteacher.buzzsprout.com/share
 📥 Grab the Fall & Winter PBL Projects → https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Moore-Than-Just-X 
👥 Join the teacher community → https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

🎧 Great for teachers looking to increase engagement through November and December!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

 Want to try mastery based grading but stuck with a traditional grading scale? In this episode, Kristen breaks down how to bring mastery into your classroom without overhauling your entire system.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ What mastery really means (hint: it’s not perfection)
 ✅ How to use a 4-point rubric—even in a 100-point gradebook
 ✅ How to implement mastery checks and retakes without chaos
 ✅ Realistic, sustainable grading practices for secondary math teachers

🎧 Perfect for teachers ready to shift from grading everything to grading what matters.

 📥 Download my Mastery Rubric & Checklist →https://moorethanjustx.myflodesk.com/scales

📖Read more about Mastery Based Assessment in Math Class and get your Guide of 5 Secrets to Mastering a Mastery-Based Classroom, based on my 10+ years of teaching in one here: How mastery Based Assessment can Dramatically Improve Your Math Class

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Ready to reclaim your time and sanity this grading season? In this episode, Kristen shares her top AI tools for math teachers—including the ones she uses to write progress report comments, create rubrics, and plan faster.

You’ll learn:
✅ Which AI education tools are worth your time
✅ How to use an AI lesson plan generator the right way
✅ Tools for feedback, differentiation, and progress reports
✅ When to trust AI—and when to take back control

🎧 Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting, this episode will help you work smarter—not harder.

 📥 Download the free AI Tools + Planning Prompts → https://moorethanjustx.myflodesk.com/aiguide

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

AI is already here—are your students using it responsibly? In this episode, Kristen breaks down how to write a simple but effective AI classroom policy that works in a secondary math setting.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ What every policy should include (even if your school doesn’t have one)
 ✅ How to teach AI literacy without going full-on computer science
 ✅ Practical examples of using AI tools with students, not against them
✅ A framework for setting boundaries around AI use in your class

🎧 Don’t wait for the next cheating scandal—get proactive and empower your students to use AI responsibly.

👥 Join the Modern Math Teacher Movement And Share your AI policy → https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

 Want to bring more relevance into your math class without reinventing the wheel? This episode breaks down project-based learning lesson plan ideas you can use right now—aligned to standards and built for real-world engagement.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ What PBL really looks like in a math class
 ✅ Examples of PBL lessons for linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions
 ✅ How to scaffold projects for student success
 ✅ Easy strategies for grading and reflection

🎧 Whether you’re brand new to PBL or ready to level up your practice, this episode is packed with ideas you can use tomorrow.

✨Grab these projects👇

• Rocket Project
• Stained Glass Project
• Save for Success Project

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Listen in as we reveal the secret to using Real-World Math Applications to Make Core Content Feel Relevant Again.

Let’s face it—students want to know when they’ll actually use the math they’re learning. In this episode, Kristen shares how to make your lessons more meaningful with real world math applications—even if you’re stuck with a strict pacing guide.

Inside you'll learn:
 ✅ Why math often feels disconnected—and how to fix it
✅ Real-world examples for algebra, exponential functions, and systems
✅ How to embed relevance into warm-ups, word problems, and projects
✅ Low-prep tips for getting started this week

🎧 Perfect for teachers who want more engagement without reinventing the wheel.

🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST
 🎙 Spotify | Apple | Google → https://pod.link/1692336821

👥 Join the Modern Math Teacher Movement → https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

 🧠 Grab the Project or Practice Guide for Your Math Class → https://moorethanjustx.com/guide

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Are you looking for active Teaching Strategies That Actually Spark Student Discussion in math class?

Tired of asking a question and hearing crickets? In this episode, Kristen shares active teaching strategies that actually get students talking.

Inside you'll learn:
 ✅ Why passive instruction is killing engagement
 ✅ 3 go-to talk strategies you can use tomorrow
 ✅ Cooperative teaching strategies that build confidence and collaboration
 ✅ What NOT to do if you want students to participate

🎧 Whether you're building a thinking classroom or just want less awkward silence, this episode is your guide.

Share the podcast 🎙 Spotify | Apple | Google → https://pod.link/1692336821

👥 Join the Modern Math Teacher Movement → https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

#activeteachingstrategies #studentengagementactivities #cooperativeteachingstrategies #mathclassroomtalk

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let's dive into Student-Centered Teaching: How to Build Autonomy Without Losing Control in your Math Class!

Ready to shift your math class from teacher-led to student-driven? In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what student-centered teaching looks like—and how to create autonomy without chaos.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ What student-centered really means in a math class
 ✅ 3 small shifts to get started (no overhaul required)
 ✅ How structure and autonomy can coexist
 ✅ Why this shift leads to deeper student engagement

🎧 Listen in for practical, real-world strategies to help you empower your students—without losing control of your classroom.

🎧 LISTEN ON THE PODCAST
 🎙 Spotify | Apple | Google → https://pod.link/1692336821

👥 Join the Modern Math Teacher Movement → https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

 📩 Get weekly ideas + freebies → Project or Practice Guide

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Not all real-world math is created equal.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what makes a math project actually relevant to your students—and how to make math feel meaningful without needing a full curriculum rewrite.

 You’ll learn what students really care about, how to design your first spark of engagement, and how to use AI tools to help personalize your next project in seconds.

✅ In this episode:

• Why some real-world math projects fall flat
• What makes students buy into a math task (hint: it’s not just budgeting!)
• Examples of topics and formats students actually care about
• How to start small and build a real-world spark
• How AI can support you in designing faster and smarter
• A free tool to help you plan your first (or next!) student-centered project
  
  
  

🔗 Resources & Links:
📘 Grab the Gold Standard Project Planner to map out your next student-centered project with confidence
 → http://moorethanjustx.com/projectplanner

🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://pod.link/1692336821
📢 Join our free teacher community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Relevance = personal, practical, or conceptual meaning for students
• You don’t need a full PBL unit to start—you need one intentional spark
• Projects land better when they connect to what students are already thinking and talking about
• AI can save you time brainstorming topics, building tasks, and personalizing for your class

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Ready to stop managing behavior and start supporting student thinking?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the three essential classroom routines every secondary math teacher needs—especially if you're trying to run a student-centered classroom without constant chaos.

You’ll learn how to start class with purpose, build student talk into your everyday structure, and support group work with clarity and confidence.

 We’re also talking about how AI tools can help you build and maintain these routines without spending hours planning.

✅ In this episode:

• Why routines work better than rules
• 3 plug-and-play routines for entry, discourse, and group work
• Tips for launching these routines in the first weeks of school
• How to use AI to scaffold structure and save your energy
• A free planning guide to help you get started
  
  
  

🔗 Resources & Links:

📘 Download the Project or Practice Expert Guide – your first step toward building routines for relevance and rigor
→ https://moorethanjustx.com/guide

🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://pod.link/1692336821
📢 Join our free teacher community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Routines = clarity = fewer behavior issues
• Entry routines, math talk norms, and group structures give students purpose and predictability
• AI can help generate, visualize, and maintain routines all year long
• You don’t need to do it all. Start with one routine and build from there.
  
  
  

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

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!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!