Struggling to get your math students genuinely engaged and confident—without relying on the same old worksheets?

In this mentoring moment episode, you’ll discover how a fellow high school teacher will restructure her lessons and rethink classroom culture to help students conquer math anxiety and develop true problem-solving skills—so you can do the same in your own classroom.

1. Discover specific math lesson strategies to make every student feel both supported and challenged.
2. Learn how to flip your math lesson structure so students do the heavy thinking from the start.
3. Explore practical ways to boost participation and spark genuine curiosity in math.

Play this episode now to grab simple yet powerful shifts that will transform your support class into a thriving, confidence-building environment.

How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?


What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?

Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.

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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/

Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com

Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units

Are your district improvement plans for mathematics creating real impact, or are you just spinning your wheels without knowing if you're getting closer to your goals?

If you’re tired of waiting until the end of the year to find out whether your professional development efforts and action plans worked in the area of mathematics, this episode shows you how ongoing monitoring can transform your approach.

Discover how to pivot effectively, gather meaningful evidence, and truly align your efforts with measurable outcomes.

What you’ll learn:

• Learn the secret to creating focused, high-impact action items that drive meaningful change in your district for mathematics improvement.
• Discover practical strategies for gathering evidence that supports your math professional development goals throughout the year.
• Find out how to honour educator and stakeholder voices while building trust and accountability in your math initiatives.

Tune in now to learn how to strengthen your district’s monitoring processes and ensure every effort leads to measurable success!

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Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!

Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.

Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.

Take the assessment

Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

What if we could transform how students—and even adults—view mathematics, turning graphs and data into a thrilling, creative superpower?

For many educators, engaging students in math feels like a struggle, especially when it comes to making abstract concepts like data and graphs relatable. In this episode, author Cole Nussbaumer-Knaflic shares how her passion for storytelling with data bridges the gap between abstract math and real-world understanding, inspiring both kids and educators to see math as a tool for discovery and empowerment.

• Learn how to use storytelling and graphing activities to spark curiosity and creativity in your students.
• Discover simple strategies to help students and teachers feel more confident with data, graphs, and problem-solving.
• Gain access to practical, classroom-ready tools and ideas designed to align with standards and foster deep, meaningful engagement with math.

Don’t miss this episode—hit play now and discover how to make math moments that inspire lifelong skills and confidence!

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/

Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com

Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units

Show Notes Page

Love the show? Text us your big takeaway!

Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.

Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you’ll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.

Take the assessment

Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.