Make Math Happen
Make Math Happen (formerly known as PD for the SOUL) is the podcast for educators ready to move with intention and teach with impact. Hosted by math coach and equity-focused educator Laneshia Boone, each episode bridges practice and purpose to help you design instruction that centers students, builds capacity, and makes learning stick—especially for those pushed to the margins.
Every week, you’ll get strategies that work in real classrooms, grounded reflections that challenge the status quo, and conversations with educators who are making bold moves in math education. From planning with purpose to using charts that anchor learning, from building strong routines to disrupting expired rules, this podcast is where meaningful math instruction comes to life.
You’ll walk away with ready-to-use tools, fresh insight, and the confidence to make every lesson count.
Because when we move with care, plan with clarity, and teach with courage, we make math happen.
Make Math Happen
Maximizing Student Outcomes with the Final Three Formative Five Techniques
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In this episode, we’re diving into the final three strategies of The Formative 5: Show Me, Hinge Questions, and Exit Tasks—three powerful techniques that can transform how we assess and respond to student learning in real time. I’ll share insights from my own observations, practical ways to implement these strategies, and the impact they can have on student engagement and understanding.
We’ll explore:
✅ How Show Me helps students demonstrate their thinking and deepens conceptual understanding.
✅ Why Hinge Questions are pivotal moments that guide instructional decisions.
✅ The role of Exit Tasks in measuring student learning and planning next steps.
These small yet intentional moves can make a huge difference in student outcomes. Tune in, take notes, and let’s keep making an impact!
📩 Don't forget! Our first monthly newsletter drops on March 1, packed with resource links, book recommendations, and cross-grade connections to strengthen your instruction. Stay tuned!
P.S. here's a copy of my observation planning and facilitation document. Let me know what you think.
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