Solving for the Undefined: A Math Teacher Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Don’t let August and September fool you. The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as the school year progresses. So how can we help students get all their needed supplies out and ready to go without asking a bajillion times? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down my 1 minute hack that has saved my sanity the past two school years. Let’s get started.

For all the links and resources from today's episode, click here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/78-one-minute-hack-to-get-students-prepared-for-class/

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Seven Math Teacher Must Haves

Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

I don’t do warmups in my math classes. At least not in the traditional sense where there is a problem on the screen from yesterday’s lesson or previous content. But I do like the idea of starting off with a bite-sized problem that helps put my students’ minds in math mode. So I’ll be sharing exactly how to do that in today’s episode. Let’s get started.

To find all the links and resources talked about in this episode, click here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/77-skip-traditional-math-warmups-and-do-this-instead

Mentioned in this episode:

Seven Math Teacher Must Haves

Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Recently, I asked you all what you wanted to hear on this podcast. And one of you asked: how can you level practice with low level and extension on the same page? So in today’s episode I will be sharing one of my favorite ways to level practice questions to meet and grow all of my students. Let’s get started.

Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-68-leveled-practice-to-reach-and-grow-all-students

Quick Links

• Linear Equation "Menu" Activity
• Cake Walk Pythagorean Theorem Game
• Active Notes with Leveled Practice

Mentioned in this episode:

Seven Math Teacher Must Haves

Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Ready for the beginning of the school year? If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you might already have a routine for the beginning of the school year. So whether you are a new teacher or looking to revamp your first week agenda, let me share my favorite first week activities that involve teamwork, math, and a whole lot of fun! Let’s get started.

Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-67-activities-for-the-first-week-of-school

Quick Links

• A to Z, Get to Know Me Activity
• Chaos to Community
• The Ultimate Math Bundle

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⭐ The Ultimate Math Bundle ⭐

We’re talking… 😮 $400+ in Each Grade Level Bundle, for only $35!! 🥳 100+ Resources per Grade Level! 🤩 Choose from Grades 3 - Calculus!! 🎉 Top of the Line Resources for Less Than $0.35 Each My favorite part about this bundle is how we tried to get resources to cover each topic you need to cover throughout the school year. 👉 Want to learn more? Check out the bundles here: https://ultimatebundlesale.myshopify.com/?ref=JOHANNAKUIPER

As a teacher, who wouldn't want to save time? So that’s why I invited Lauren Ellis on to the show to share a few tips on how we can easily systematize things in our classroom to allow us to work more efficiently. Let’s get started.

Mentioned in this episode:

Seven Math Teacher Must Haves

Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Feeling guilty for having to take a sick day? Kelsey Sorenson is here to talk about the best way to prep for a sub and how to move past the feelings of guilt. You won't want to miss this one.

Links

• Join the Educate and Rejuvenate Conference!
• Connect with Kelsey on Instagram
• Free Sub Planning Starter Kit

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There's a TPT Bonus Sale happening!

We’re here to give you an extra boost for this back-to-school season with a bonus sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. Coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th & 30th, you can save up to 25% on resources sitewide. This is the perfect to try the name tent and A to Z Get to Know Me activity from episode 67. Or my mild, medium, and spicy practice and active notes from episodes 68 and 70. Whichever resources you choose, make sure to use code BTSBONUS23 at checkout to get the complete 25% off your purchase. Head here to pick out your favorite resources:

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The foundation of any good data strategy is the assessments you give your students. In today's episode, we are joined by Cassandra Harris (@simplyorganizedwithcassandra), the go-to expert on gathering, organizing, and understanding student data. Let's get started!

Links

• Follow Cassandra on Instagram
• Get your free guide "10 Tips for Organizing Student Data"
• Join the Data Made Simple waitlist
• Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative Website
• Explore Quizizz
• Explore Blooket

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There's a TPT Bonus Sale happening!

We’re here to give you an extra boost for this back-to-school season with a bonus sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. Coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th & 30th, you can save up to 25% on resources sitewide. This is the perfect to try the name tent and A to Z Get to Know Me activity from episode 67. Or my mild, medium, and spicy practice and active notes from episodes 68 and 70. Whichever resources you choose, make sure to use code BTSBONUS23 at checkout to get the complete 25% off your purchase. Head here to pick out your favorite resources:

Click here to shop the TPT Bonus Sale!

The end of the year is no cake walk…but I’ll tell you what is! This review game. In today’s episode, we are continuing our series on review games that get student thinking and learning. Let’s get started.

Links

• Pythagorean Theorem Review Game Slides
• Check out the Review Game Slides from Miss Kuiper's Classroom
• Connect with Johanna on Instagram
• Join the community of math teachers here!
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Seven Math Teacher Must Haves

Do you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide

Are you looking for a new way to simultaneously meet the needs of your lower learners, on grade level learners, and your learners who need a challenge?

In today’s episode, we are joined by Kelsey Hardwick who is here to share how math centers can be the tool that helps meet every students’ needs. Let’s get started.

Links

• Kelsey's Ultimate Math Centers Guide
• Read more about the benefits of math centers
• Connect with Kelsey on Instagram
• Download the 7 Math Teacher Must Haves
• Connect with Johanna on Instagram
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solving-for-the-undefined/support

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There's a TPT Bonus Sale happening!

We’re here to give you an extra boost for this back-to-school season with a bonus sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. Coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th & 30th, you can save up to 25% on resources sitewide. This is the perfect to try the name tent and A to Z Get to Know Me activity from episode 67. Or my mild, medium, and spicy practice and active notes from episodes 68 and 70. Whichever resources you choose, make sure to use code BTSBONUS23 at checkout to get the complete 25% off your purchase. Head here to pick out your favorite resources:

Click here to shop the TPT Bonus Sale!

Back in episode 56, we talked about leveling up your curriculum to meet the needs of your students and engage them. But what happens when that isn't enough? In today's episode we are joined by Annette Kuperus (@countonkupe) who is sharing the behind the scenes on creating your own interactive math resources. Let's get started!

Links

• Learn more from Annette!
• Connect with Annette on Instagram.
• Check out the 7 Math Teacher Must Haves for Student Success
• Connect with Johanna on Instagram.