In this episode we speak with Megan Garner, a 4th grade math teacher from Liberty Hill Texas. Megan is just in her 5th year of teaching and is aiming her sights on helping her students develop flexible strategies around division and other basic number sense skills but she’s finding it frustrating when students want to always resort to the standard algorithm. Together we help Megan see how starting with models and strategies before rushing to algorithms will strengthen students' proficien...

What To Do Instead of Rushing to the Algorithm - A Math Mentoring Moment

Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students.&nbsp;

Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings?&nbsp;

Over the last 19 years, Kyle and Jon, the founders of MakeMathMoments.com have been engaging students, teachers, and district program leaders with effective mathematics pedagogy, accessible resources, and inspiring learning environments in K-12 math classrooms.&nbsp;

Now, in this podcast they coach you - K-12 classroom teachers and district leaders of mathematics&nbsp; through a 6 step plan that cultivates and fosters your mathematics program like a strong, healthy and balanced tree.

If you master the 6 parts of an effective mathematics program, the impact you have on students or teachers will grow and reach far and wide.

Every week, you’ll hear insight from practicing classroom teachers and leaders in math education so you’ll get the feedback, guidance, and fresh ideas you need to stop feeling overwhelmed, gain back your confidence, and inspire the students and fellow teachers you serve to enjoy the beauty of mathematics once again.&nbsp;

Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180

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What To Do Instead of Rushing to the Algorithm - A Math Mentoring Moment

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