Finding Joy in Math
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Finding Joy in Math May 30, 2023 It is common for a math educator to hear “I’m not a math person” or “Oh, I hate math.” How can we show that math as a subject is something to go towards rather than avoid? In this talk, we will discuss ways of finding joy in doing ..read more
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Grading and Assessment (and more): Where Do We Go From Here?
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Grading and Assessment (and more): Where Do We Go From Here? May 2, 2023 There is no denying it—teaching is different now. We all feel it. And we see it manifest in our schools and communities, as well as in state and national politics. So, at this moment of inflection in K12 education, where do ..read more
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What We Learned about Math, Teaching and Technology While Building Desmos
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
What We Learned about Math, Teaching and Technology While Building Desmos April 18, 2023 For the last ten years, Desmos has worked to help students learn math and love learning math. We are at a pivotal moment as colleagues, as is Global Math Department, so several of us wanted to offer a reflection on what ..read more
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Street Data from Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms in Middle School
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Street Data from Implementing Building Thinking Classrooms in Middle School April 4, 2023 This is a story of a coach and a teacher moving from playing with non-curricular tasks last spring to implementing the BTC framework regularly with curricular tasks this year. Our journey is not over, but our street data are showing a powerful ..read more
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Using CODAP to Teach Statistics and Data Concepts
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Using CODAP to Teach Statistics and Data Concepts March 21, 2023 Come and engage with a free online data tool, CODAP, for exploring bigger datasets and learning key statistics and data practices and concepts. The activities shared will be appropriate for middle and high school students. Participants will also be introduced to a new professional ..read more
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Talk Number 2 Me: Mathematics and Mindfulness
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Talk Number 2 Me: Mathematics and Mindfulness March 7, 2023 Emotional Intelligence is the linchpin to building students’ identities as doers/lovers of mathematics. In 2020-2021, I was a first time principal during a pandemic! Come hear my candid reflections and learnings as I applied my skill of integrating The Standards of Mathematical Practice and social-emotional ..read more
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Innovative Mathematics and the Rosenthal Prize
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Innovative Mathematics and the Rosenthal Prize February 21, 2023 Join us as we explore a selection of Rosenthal Prize winning mathematics lessons. The Rosenthal Prize is an annual prize given for innovative mathematics lessons by the National Museum of Mathematics in New York. We will discuss what makes these mathematics lessons innovative and virtually participate ..read more
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Kindergarten Math Matters!
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
1y ago
Kindergarten Math Matters! Date: February 7, 2023 During this presentation we will discuss the importance of building a strong math foundation in kindergarten. We will discuss strategies, tools and reaources that will prepare children for success well beyond kindergarten. So much of what children learn and how they begin to see themselves as mathematicians begins ..read more
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Statistics for Good: Let Your Students Speak for the Data!
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
2y ago
Statistics for Good: Let Your Students Speak for the Data! Date: November 29, 2022 How can we engage students in using statistics for the greater good? We’ll explore high impact resources that invite all students to speak on behalf of data involving safe drinking water, treating COVID-19 patients, and possible discrimination in AP Calculus recommendations ..read more
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From Math by Memorizing to Math by Understanding
Global Math Department Podcast
by Leigh Nataro, Global Math Department Podcast
2y ago
From Math by Memorizing to Math by Understanding Date: November 15, 2022 Too many times and for too long, we have seen that not every student experiences success in math. There are steps we can take to help address this. Let’s examine how we can implement effective teaching practices equitably to help each and every ..read more
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