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Modern Math TeacherAuthor: Kristen Moore, Project Based Learning Coach
Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers middle and high school math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and more student-centered practices to boost engagement in their classrooms. Teaching math has never been this fun!Whether you're a math teacher newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode that's sure to start changing the way you're teaching math. Youre already a listener, why not join the Movement inside The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group? Join the community of middle and high school 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! Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Mathematics, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#89: March Math Madness in the Classroom🏀
Episode 89
Tuesday, 4 March, 2025
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!🏀What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets?March is one of the best times of the year to bring real-world connections into your math classroom. From buzzer-beaters to bracket predictions, major sporting events like the college basketball tournament in March to provide the perfect opportunity to hook students, spark curiosity, and make learning more relevant.In this episode, we’re diving into how to capitalize on current events like March Madness ™ to create engaging, hands-on math experiences. Plus, I’ll introduce my brand-new March Basketball Madness project, where Geometry and Algebra 2 students apply right triangle trig skills to analyze basketball shot angles and court layouts!In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why leveraging current events can make math more engaging and meaningful.✔️ Different ways to bring College Basketball into your classroom—from data talks to hands-on activities.✔️ How my March Basketball Madness project helps students apply trigonometry in a real-world setting.💡 Key Takeaway: Tying math to what’s happening in the world—whether sports, awards season, or trending topics—keeps students engaged and makes concepts more accessible and exciting!Resources Mentioned:🏀 March Basketball Madness Project – A hands-on way for Geometry & Algebra 2 students to apply right triangle trig to real-world basketball shots.📊 Basketball-Themed Warm-Ups – Daily warm-ups focusing on probability & statistics in basketball.Get them both at my TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/moore-than-just-x✨ Loved this episode? Share it with a fellow teacher who wants to bring real-world math into their classroom!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!
