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☀️Summer is almost here—and so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. 😎

In this quick episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming AND asking for your input to help shape the next few months of bite-sized, bingeable episodes.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ Why I created the Summer Series for busy teachers like you
✅ A sneak peek at upcoming topics: PBL, AI hacks, back-to-school prep + more
✅ How to vote + submit your ideas for episodes that YOU want most

🎯 Key Takeaway: This summer’s PD is all about you—real-world strategies, zero overwhelm, and fresh math ideas to set you up for success.

💬 How to Share Your Ideas:
➡ Message me right here in your podcast app (top of the show notes)
➡ DM me on Instagram or Facebook
➡ Vote in the Modern Math Teacher Facebook group poll

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!

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🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final exam.

We’ll explore simple, meaningful ways to build a growth mindset and foster a strong mathematics mindset—so your students walk away believing they can succeed in math.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why math mindset matters most at the end of the year
✅ 3 easy reflection activities that help students recognize their growth
✅ Simple tweaks to your review routines to build confidence
✅ Language shifts that empower students (and YOU) to finish strong

My Favorite Math Mindset Books 📚
If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of growth mindset and mathematics mindset, these books are my go-to resources:

• Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Mindsets in the Classroom by Mary Cay Ricci
• The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock & Heather Hundley
• Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler

Note: These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through them. I only recommend what I truly love and use!

🎯 Key Takeaway: A few small changes now can make a lasting impact on how your students see themselves as mathematicians.

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!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

✏️ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? You’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities to keep your students learning (and moving) through the end of the year.

These aren’t just fluff—they’re rigorous, hands-on, and tied directly to key standards for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2.

In this episode, you’ll get:
✅ A full breakdown of my favorite freebies:

• ✈️ Paper Airplane Math
• 🚀 Mini Paper Rocket Launch
• 🎨 Stained Glass Mini Project

✅ Creative ways to stretch these into sub plans, station rotations, or independent projects

✅ Links to grab them all for FREE (yep, 100% free!)

📥 Resources Mentioned:
➡ Paper Airplane Math: Download Now
➡ Mini Rocket Launch: Download Now
➡ Stained Glass Mini: Download Now

🎯 Key Takeaway: The last weeks of school can be fun, focused, and free—while still keeping the rigor.

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!