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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl curates episodes with insights from more than 150 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday and Friday for actionable strategies and inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on learning.
Start with a fan-favorite episode today (S5E1: Inside the Secret Moves of Expert Teachers with John Hattie) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
The Truth About Being "Good" at Math
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What does it really mean to be "good at math"?
In this short but powerful clip from my S5E42 Schoolutions conversation with Wendy Ward Hoffer, of PEBC, we challenge the old myth that math identity is built on speed and being right and explore how families and teachers can work together to nurture every child's confidence and curiosity in math.
True mathematical thinking isn't about quick answers. It's about dwelling with ideas, pondering, and reflecting deeply. These are qualities shared by history's greatest mathematical minds. For teachers and parents alike, this means rethinking the instructional strategies and education strategies we use to support kids who think differently or move at their own pace.
✅ What you'll learn:
• Why honoring student ideas, instead of rushing to the "right" answer, builds real student engagement, student motivation, and student participation.
• How simple prompts like "How might we think about this?" or "How can we model this?" spark active learning, hold attention in class, and turn low engagement into genuine curiosity, especially for students who've struggled with classroom behavior or confidence in math.
Watch, reflect, and share Part 1 & Part 2 of our Schoolutions S5E42 interview.
🌿Would you like to work together to create an environment where your students dwell with ideas, ponder, and reflect deeply? Book a coaching session with me here. I'd love to be a thought partner for you.
🕐 Chapters:
0:00 – The Big Question: Setting Kids Up for Math Success
0:08 – The Myth: "Good at Math" Means Fast and Right
0:20 – What Real Mathematical Thinkers Actually Do
0:32 – Reframing What "Good at Math" Means
0:42 – Honoring Student Thinking: Practical Prompts
1:00 – Building Confidence Through Meaning-Making
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