Beyond the Numbers
Podcast Description
Beyond the Numbers is a podcast for the educator who sometimes feels out of sync with the traditional math teaching methods and wonders if there’s a different way. You already have a deep passion for teaching and you're searching for ways to make math feel more relevant and alive, while also building foundational skills. What if you could build a math classroom that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and authentic engagement? That’s where we’re digging in. Join me as we explore the subtle, often overlooked aspects of teaching math, self-regulated learning, and creating vibrant communities of mathematicians who feel truly connected to the subject—and to each other.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes including integrating literacy and numeracy, fostering student engagement, and creating supportive classroom communities. Episode examples include discussions on building balanced schedules that incorporate math throughout the day, using classroom talk to enhance learning, and nurturing a culture of voracious learning among students. Topics are centered around practical strategies to make math feel relevant and engaging.
Beyond the Numbers is a podcast for the educator who sometimes feels out of sync with the traditional math teaching methods and wonders if there’s a different way. You already have a deep passion for teaching and you’re searching for ways to make math feel more relevant and alive, while also building foundational skills. What if you could build a math classroom that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and authentic engagement? That’s where we’re digging in. Join me as we explore the subtle, often overlooked aspects of teaching math, self-regulated learning, and creating vibrant communities of mathematicians who feel truly connected to the subject—and to each other.
In Episode 4 of Beyond the Numbers, Kendra and Parvina dive into one of the most essential parts of teaching: building a balanced schedule that supports both literacy and numeracy throughout the day. They discuss how to start the year strong with intentional routines and transitions, ensuring that learning thrives all year long. The episode highlights the importance of finding moments for math beyond the math block and explores how numeracy can naturally integrate into the daily schedule. Stay tuned until the end, where they imagine what a “golden day”—a perfectly uninterrupted, flowing schedule—might look like in the classroom.
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