Ep 29: Connection is the Key to Student Engagement

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We're kicking off the New Year with some serious classroom mojo. In this episode, aptly titled "Connection is the Key to Student Engagement," we tackle the age-old conundrum of making math relatable and engaging for our students.

We dive into the disconnect dilemma between curriculum standards and student interests, share real-life success stories, and provide actionable strategies to amp up that student engagement. Trust us, you won't want to miss these game-changing insights!

Today's Topics

• The Disconnect Dilemma: Unpacking the glaring gap between standard curriculum and student relevance.
• The Power of Personal Connection: Highlighting transformative moments in Algebra 2 and actionable tips for making math relevant.
• Real-World Applications for YOUR students: Exploring connections to video games, art, and hands-on activities like spoon catapults.
• The Reality Check: Breaking down actionable steps to infuse relevance, student interests, and academic rigor into your lessons.

Related Resources Mentioned:

• 🎙 Episode 5 Creating Sticky Lessons: Dive deeper into making lessons "sticky" for your students. (Note: Check out Episode 5 for more on sticky lessons!)
• 3Rs of Engagement: Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll explore the 3Rs in depth. (Hint: Real, Relevant, Rigorous!)

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• 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!