Looking to bring the real world to your geometry classroom? This is the PERFECT end of year geometry project!

With an emphasis on geometric modeling and formula usage, your students will engage in analyzing product packaging and redesign a better, more efficient and eco-friendly wrapping for their product!

This project is a student favorite because of the freedom they get to choose products that matter to them, the ability to reason and problem solve about an actual problem--the amount of waste consumers produce and the environmental impact it's having--and they get to create their own real world solution to share with the company

Today's Topics:

• What is The Wasted Space/ Packaging Project?
• Project Launch + Question Generation
• How to use questions throughout the project
• The phases of the project
• Where my students are at, and where they are getting stuck

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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!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Shoutout to all you amazing listeners, I appreciate you! <3 If you want to share your appreciation make sure to leave a rating or review! I read and appreciate each and every one.

The pre-summer slump is in full swing this time of year! And we've got a quick and easy survival guide to navigate you through it-- with 3 ideas to motivate and engage, and 3 ideas to maintain the order.

Today's Topics

• 3 Strategies to Boot Motivation in your Math Students
• 3 Strategies for Classroom Management

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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!

As we near the end of the school year, I can feel the excitement building, and I'm sure you can too. Today, we're diving into some fantastic math activities to keep your students engaged and enthusiastic as we countdown to summer break.

Today's Topics:

• Hands-On and Outdoor Math Activities
  • Exploring engaging math activities that go beyond the classroom walls.
  • Incorporating hands-on experiments and real-world applications.
• Activity Ideas for the Classroom and Beyond
  • Spread of Disease glow powder activity
  • Probability Fair project
  • Full project-based learning unit on probability
• Taking Learning Outdoors
  • Exploring the benefits of outdoor math education.
  • Engaging students with activities like flying kites and indirect measurement.

Resources Mentioned:

• Kite Project
• Indirect Measurement
• Probability Fair Project
• Probability PBL
• Spread of Disease Glow powder activity
• Stained Glass Project

Thanks for joining me today! Let's dive into these exciting math activities together. 🚀

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• 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!

As we wrap up another round of standardized testing in my district, I can't help but reflect on the challenges of re-engaging students in math post-testing season. So, buckle up, because we're about to explore some strategies to reignite that math spark in our classrooms!

Today's Topics

• Students after Testing: fatigue, relief, and a need for re-engagement.
• Reigniting the Excitement: Incorporating creativity, innovation, and personalization into math instruction.
• Addressing Burnout: Practical tips for managing stress and maintaining well-being during the final stretch of the school year.
  
  
  

The countdown to summer is on, let's make sure we shake off those testing blues and get back to business--in a fun and exciting way!

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• 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!

Let's dive into 8 strategies to check for understanding as we approach the end of the school year. With spring in full swing and time at a premium, I'm here to share assessment techniques that seamlessly integrate with project-based learning and problem-solving approaches.

Today's topics include:

• Formative Assessment in Action:Explore five dynamic ways to formatively assess student learning, including exit tickets, think-pair-share, and quick writes.
• Projects and Authentic Assessment:Learn how performance tasks, mathematical investigations, and presentations offer opportunities for authentic assessment and real-world application of math skills.
• Balancing Assessments in a Busy Schedule: Discover time-saving tips and tools like Google Forms, Kahoot!, and GradeCam to streamline assessment processes without sacrificing effectiveness.

Let's maximize classroom impact while minimizing teacher workload!

#AssessmentStrategies #ProjectBasedLearning #FormativeAssessment #AuthenticAssessment #ModernMathTeacher

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• 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!

Today, we're continuing our "The Best of Both Worlds" mini-series. Today’s topic? Combining the Modern Classrooms Project with Project-Based Learning—a match made in educational heaven! These two powerhouses have powered my classroom for four years and I'm excited to share with you how they do that

Today's Topics:

• Overview of Modern Classrooms Project
• Introduction to Project-Based Learning and the phases of PBL
• Synergizing and scaffolding for PBL success with the MCP model

Related Resources

• 🎙️ Ep 32: Project Based Learning in a Modern Classroom- discussion with Zach Diamond on MCP podcast
• 🎧PBL Playlist- top episodes for PBL in the math classroom
• Enroll in my MCP University PBL course, then book an Expert Call to connect with me!

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!

Welcome toThe Best of Both Worlds" mini-series on The Modern Math Teacher podcast! 🌟

Today, we're diving deep into the exciting combo of the Modern Classrooms Project with Building Thinking Classrooms, exploring how these innovative teaching approaches can revolutionize your classroom.

As teachers nationwide embrace both instructional methods, the question arises: Can we truly have the best of both worlds? The answer is hell YES! 💡Join Kristen as she shares how she utilizes both these approaches in her own Modern Thinking Classroom

Today's Topics:
🧑‍💻What's a Modern Classroom?
🙇What's a Thinking Classroom?
🚀 Integration strategies that seamlessly blend the Modern Classrooms Project with Building Thinking Classrooms, from launching with inquiry-based tasks to facilitating collaborative thinking activities.

Don't miss out on this expert guide to transforming your classroom into a dynamic hub of curiosity, collaboration, and mastery. Enroll now in the MCP Summer Institute and explore affiliate links to Building Thinking Classrooms for further resources. Let's create the ultimate learning experience together!

Related Episodes:

• 🎙️ Ep 13: Building my Geometry Thinking Classroom
• 🎙️ Ep 24: What is a Modern Classroom

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!

Today's topic is all about effective math instruction, with a focus on lesson planning that drives student learning.

Today's Topics:

• Determining the Focus of Your Unit: Explore the importance of holistic unit planning, considering curriculum goals, student needs, and available resources to maximize impact.
• Lesson Planning in Project-Based vs. Practice-Focused Units: Learn how to tailor lesson plans to fit the chosen approach, whether it's hands-on project-based learning or targeted practice and problem-solving.
• Approaching Lesson Planning on a Daily Level: Dive into crafting daily lesson plans that integrate various instructional methods and address diverse student needs while maintaining rigor.

Related Resources:

• Project or Practice: The Expert Guide to Unit Focus: Download this free resource at moorethanjustx.com/guide to help identify the primary objectives for each unit and plan accordingly.
• Ep 36: Unpacking Math Standards

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your lesson planning skills and create meaningful learning experiences for your students. Tune in to the full episode for valuable insights and strategies!

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!