Math Knights

Math Knights

#NPMathKnights gives Math teachers the latest information from around the North Penn School District and from around the country. Our goal is to move teachers and students forward in their understanding of learning in Math.

Episodes

Pam Harris and Math is Figureoutable!

May 3, 2021 • 58 mins
Pam Harris joins Math Knights for a high energy interview. She speaks to us about her math mission to inspire students and teachers to think beyond traditional algorithms and make math “Figureoutable.” After listening to this episode, take a look at Pam’s website and check out all the great resources and opportunities for educators. https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com
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“Don’t Give Up the Ship!”: Approaching the State Assessments in 2021

April 18, 2021 • 12 mins
Recently, states announced that state assessments will be administered in the spring of 2021 as we continue to meet the challenges of a global pandemic. However, “Don’t give up the ship!” In this episode, I share 3 tips to help you remain true to your commitment to students and the culture that has inspired them all year.
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Lessons in Problem-Solving from the Champ

April 9, 2021 • 8 mins

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

Welcome to this week's episode, where we learn about solving math problems from The Greatest! Muhammad Ali taught us to "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" and rumble with problems. Ali's approach to boxing fits our Math Knights approach to Rigor as it pertains to Conceptual Understanding, Procedural Skills and Real World Problem-Solving. 

Let's get ready to RUMBLLLLLLE!!!!! Ding! Ding!

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Round Table Discussion: Co-Teaching with Ali Chapman, Laurie Corradetti and Kate Small

March 26, 2021 • 32 mins

In this episode, I am joined by Kate Small, Learning Coach specializing in Inclusive Practices. Kate and I interview Ali Chapman and Laurie Corredetti. Ali and Laurie are a co-teaching pair from Oak Park Elementary School in North Penn School District in PA. The team dives into their strengths as a co-teaching pair. They discuss how their roles work and have evolved since the pandemic. They also share current challenges, ideas in "...

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Making Sense of Problems and Persevering in Solving Them

March 20, 2021 • 15 mins

Do you wish to make your students better problem-solvers by making sense of problems and persevering through them? Then, this is your episode. Join us as we take a deep dive into Standard Math Practice #1 to find the big ideas from this very importance practice. Be ready to write down your take aways and share them with us on #MathKnights on Twitter. Below, you will find some other helpful resources from our discussion.  I loo...

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Ask Math Knights: How Do I Plan for Rigor?

March 12, 2021 • 12 mins
Mathknights, This week's segment we look to answer the question of how to plan for Rigor. We explore what rigor is and what it ins't. I share 3 suggestions on how teachers can plan for rigorous math instruction and learning. I would love to hear what other Math Knights have to say about how they incoprorate rigor into their teaching practices.  Ron 
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Math Knights Round-Table with Michele Falco and Ainsley Fay-Merkl

March 1, 2021 • 29 mins
Math Knights Michele Falco and Ainsley Fay-Merkl join the podcast for a round-table discussion. They share their current challenges, ideas still in “beta”, and total victories so far this school year. Feel free to continue the conversation with us on Twitter at #MathKnights.
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Classroom Spotlight: Interview with Alex Milione

February 22, 2021 • 35 mins
Alex Milione is a 4th Grade teacher in the North Penn School District. Alex shares her ideas on student competency and building relationships with her students. Alex's students have grown in their confidence and competence while learning online. I hope you enjoy this conversation during our new segement...Classroom Spotlight.
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Would You Rather Math: An Interview with John Stevens

February 15, 2021 • 30 mins
Author, Instructional Coach and Math Advocate John Stevens joins us to talk about how to engage and assess students in different learning environments. John also gives us some insight on “Would You Rather Math” and how to create opportunities for discourse in your class. We are always honored to have John work with us. Find out more about “Would You Rather Math” at https://www.wouldyourathermath.com . Check out some of these ot...
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Your Compass and Your Anchor

February 9, 2021 • 19 mins

In his Ted Talk about The Golden Circle, Simon Sinek makes an argument for organizations to lead with their "Why." In this Math Knights episode, we will explore our "Why". As we weigh the needs of preparing our students for post-secondary life beside the impact of the pandemic on our current learners, our "Why" will serve as both our anchor and our compass. 

Join us as we secure ourselves against the uncertanties that lie ahea...

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Stay Agile by Creating Foundational Practices

November 10, 2020 • 13 mins

Welcome to Season 3 of Math Knights. We are excited to be back to action. In this episode, we discuss 3 ways to create some foundational practices so you can still remain agile to meet your needs and your students’ needs in any teaching environment. Establishing your LMS, conducting breakout sessions, and strategically using your digital math resources can help you to get a foothold on teaching and learning, while trying to adapt t...

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Personalize Your PD with Podcasts

May 18, 2020 • 14 mins
Podcasts are a great way personalize PD to fit your busy lifestyle. They are available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week and contain the latest information from experts who share your passions interests and goals. I will also share some of my top preferences for podcasts to get you started. Feel free to click on the link below to share a video message with us about Personalizing your PD with Podcasts. You may also leave a message abou...
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Global Math Task: An Interview with Heidi Samuelson

March 16, 2020 • 18 mins
In this episode, we speak with our special guest Heidi Samuelson. Heidi is a 4th Grade teacher of Math and Science from Western Tennessee. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator and the co-creator of Global Math Task. Heidi shares her journey as a global educator and informs us about how we can get our students involved in participating in more meaningful Math experiences through Global Math Tasks. After listening to the podcast, ...
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Interview with Robert Kaplinsky

November 8, 2019 • 22 mins
Robert Kaplinsky is a Math educator, consultant and advocate. He travels the country working with schools and educators to transform the way we learn Math. Robert is the creator of Observe Me and Co-Founder of the Open Middle. Robert is also the Author of the book “The Open Middle: Mathematics Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, 6-12.”
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The Math Knights’ Big Three

September 13, 2019 • 8 mins
In this episode, we will discuss the 3 Big Ideas in Math Knights. Mathematical Mindsets, the Standards of Mathematical Practice and the Shifts in the Common Core can give all educators insight on how to create a meaningful Math experience for our young Math Knights.
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Math Recess: Interview with Sunil Singh

June 11, 2019 • 30 mins
Join us as we talk with Sunil Singh, co-author of the book Math Recess. Sunil discusses math in terms of play, struggle and even failure. He shares his passion for children to find their joy for Math. You don’t want to miss a minute of this inspiring conversation. You can connect with Sunil on Twitter @Mathgarden.
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A Conversation with John Stevens.

April 22, 2019 • 16 mins
Educator, Author, & Blogger John Stevens joins us on the Math Knights podcast. John will talk about the books he has authored as well as a number of valuable resources including "Would You Rather Math". Most importantly, John gives advice to educators looking to manage the number of possible resources and how to best use them to shift Math instruction. Don’t miss this great discussion. Check out our show notes and the resources di...
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Achieve the Core: A Discussion with Barbara Beske

April 12, 2019 • 28 mins
Barbara Beske, Senior Mathematics Specialist from the Student Achievement Partners, is this week's special guest on Math Knights. The Student Achievement Partners created the Achieve the Core website to support teachers in delivering meaningful and equitable learning experiences for all despite racial, ethnic, or socio-economic barriers. Barbara will discuss the importance of the Shifts in the Common Core in Mathematics, while prov...
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Transform Your Test Prep Into a More Meaningful Learning Experience

April 6, 2019 • 16 mins
Test prep can slow down learning and cause undo stress before state assessments. In this episode, we will talk about transforming your Test Prep into more meaningful learning experiences by following 3 important tips. Related Link: https://achievethecore.org/page/932/situation-types-for-operations-in-word-problems
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Taking Problem-Solving to New Levels with Abby Mazzoni.

March 29, 2019 • 9 mins
Abby Mazzoni shares a problem-solving project that has taken her students across the curriculum and across the country. She integrates problem-solving, map skills, research skills, public speaking, technology and a global audience into her classroom.
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