Modern Math Teacher
Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and math education expert 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. Youâre already a listener, why not join the Movement inside â¨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!
Modern Math Teacher
#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love
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đ§ What if your next math review or intro lesson didnât feel like a worksheet⌠but like a real, creative challenge your students couldnât wait to do?
If spring fever has hit your classroom, itâs time to switch gears and bring in hands-on math activities that are engaging, meaningful, and standards-aligned.
In this episode, Iâm sharing three of my favorite hands-on math projects that work especially well this time of year. These projects are real, relevant, and rigorousâand teachers say they help learning stick.
⨠Why hands-on learning works so well during spring
⨠How to use math projects for spiral review or content mastery
⨠Teacher-tested projects your students will actually enjoy:
- Stained Glass Project (Linear Equations)
- Going Viral (Exponential Functions)
- Probability Games & Projects
Whether you need a break from the routine or want to review before state testing, these projects bring the fun and the depth.
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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. Youâre already a listener, why not join the Movement inside â¨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!
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