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Start the new year with intentionality! In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help teachers and students set meaningful goals for 2025. From reflecting on last semester to using AI tools for organization, this episode is packed with actionable tips.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How to reflect on last semester to guide your goal-setting
• Teacher-friendly goal-setting strategies (with AI support!)
• Engaging activities to help students create and track their own goals\
  
  

🤿Dive Deeper by Reading this Episode's Blog Post:
Student Goal Setting for 2025

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• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
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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!

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🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 51: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking 🎉

Back by popular demand, this episode blew up in 2024, and we’re bringing it back to give you all the tools to level up your Thinking Classroom! Whether you’re diving into Building Thinking Classrooms for the first time or refining your strategies, this episode is a must-listen.

🌟 What Makes This Episode a Fan Favorite:

• Master the art of consolidation: Learn how to anchor learning through student discussions, starting from the bottom up.
• Notes that matter: Discover a simple, student-centered 6-step approach to note-taking that sticks.
• Pro tips for BTC success: Walk away with actionable strategies to make consolidating and note-taking a breeze.

💡 Why You’ll Love It:

• Practical examples to make student-led consolidation work in your classroom.
• Tips to transform messy notes into meaningful learning artifacts.
• A breakdown of the 6-step note-taking plan that works for any math topic.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl
• 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions by Margaret Smith and Mary Kay Stein

This Poolside PD gem is packed with ideas to take your Thinking Classroom to the next level. 🌊 Whether it’s your first listen or your fiftieth, get ready to transform your teaching game! 🚀

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!

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🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 🎉

We’re bringing back one of your absolute favorites from 2024! This episode topped the charts because you loved the actionable strategies and clear structure ideas to make your math classroom run like a dream. 🚀

👩‍🏫 What to Listen For:

• Why routines matter: Find out how consistency reduces student anxiety and sets the tone for a calm, productive classroom.
• The magic of predictability: Learn how a structured cadence can create a safe learning environment where students thrive.
• Step-by-step examples: Whether you have a 50-minute or 80-minute period, you’ll get sample cadences you can implement tomorrow. 🎯

💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:

• Entry routines that start the day right 🏁
• Engaging problem-solving tasks to fire up student thinking 🔥
• Mini-lessons that deliver big results in a small time frame ✍️
• Efficient in-class practice and purposeful exit tickets 📝

Sample Cadences for Success:

• 50-Minute Periods: From warm-ups to practice, every minute is maximized.
• 80-Minute Periods: A deeper dive for block schedules.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• EdTomorrow’s First Five resource: A perfect complement to your routine-building toolkit.

If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to jump in—and if you loved it before, listen again to solidify these essential tips! 💪

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!