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Why Straight Lines Aren’t Always Straightforward: S2 E30
What if your students could see math differently—literally?
In this powerful chunk of our Tier 1 Interventions Geoboard Workshop, we dive deep into the concept of diagonals—how a simple shift from horizontal and vertical lines to diagonal ones transforms not only math instruction but also students' experiences of precision, measurement, and curiosity.
Join Cheri Dotterer, Jonily Zupancic, and guests as they explore:
The surprising complexity behind diagonal lines- How diagonals connect to every grade level from K to 8th
- Why geoboards and dot paper are essential for understanding slope, decimals, and irrational numbers
- And how a salt lick for horses might be your next best teaching strategy!
Perfect for math teachers, occupational therapists, and interventionists who want students to feel the “aha” moments.
👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
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TIME CODES
03:00 – Transforming the 10-frame with dot paper
05:00 – The power of diagonals: why they matter in grade 4 and beyond
09:00 – Prepping for Pythagorean Theorem (without the formula)
12:30 – 🎯 Instructional salt licks: How to spark curiosity
16:00 – Accuracy vs. Precision: What the math (and writing) reveals
18:00 – Diagonals as the hypotenuse: Squaring the diagonal
22:00 – Tilted squares and irrational numbers
26:00 – How a diagonal can teach decimal multiplication
31:00 – Cheri on writing fluency, posture, and diagonal development
34:00 – What pencil grip really means—and what it doesn’t
37:00 – Practical OT strategies with Geoboards (and latex-free tips!)
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.
Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
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FREE RESOURCES
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
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HASHTAGS
#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
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By Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer
What if your students could see math differently—literally?
In this powerful chunk of our Tier 1 Interventions Geoboard Workshop, we dive deep into the concept of diagonals—how a simple shift from horizontal and vertical lines to diagonal ones transforms not only math instruction but also students' experiences of precision, measurement, and curiosity.
Join Cheri Dotterer, Jonily Zupancic, and guests as they explore:
The surprising complexity behind diagonal lines- How diagonals connect to every grade level from K to 8th
- Why geoboards and dot paper are essential for understanding slope, decimals, and irrational numbers
- And how a salt lick for horses might be your next best teaching strategy!
Perfect for math teachers, occupational therapists, and interventionists who want students to feel the “aha” moments.
👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
***************************************************************************
BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
***************************************************************************
TIME CODES
03:00 – Transforming the 10-frame with dot paper
05:00 – The power of diagonals: why they matter in grade 4 and beyond
09:00 – Prepping for Pythagorean Theorem (without the formula)
12:30 – 🎯 Instructional salt licks: How to spark curiosity
16:00 – Accuracy vs. Precision: What the math (and writing) reveals
18:00 – Diagonals as the hypotenuse: Squaring the diagonal
22:00 – Tilted squares and irrational numbers
26:00 – How a diagonal can teach decimal multiplication
31:00 – Cheri on writing fluency, posture, and diagonal development
34:00 – What pencil grip really means—and what it doesn’t
37:00 – Practical OT strategies with Geoboards (and latex-free tips!)
***************************************************************************
SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
***************************************************************************
MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.
Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
***************************************************************************
FREE RESOURCES
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525
***************************************************************************
Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
***************************************************************************
HASHTAGS
#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation