Explore every episode of the podcast Tier 1 Interventions
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| Why Counting Is the Hidden Foundation of Math | 12 mai 2026 | 00:25:48 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:25 The “third way” of teaching math 1:00 Using reference tasks when students struggle 2:00 Why counting is the hidden foundation of math 3:10 Counting blocks in rectangles 4:10 How counting leads to multiplication 5:10 Connecting counting to area and factors 6:30 Why reference tasks work across grade levels 8:00 Counting groups in algebra expressions 10:00 Teacher reflections and insights 14:30 Why micro learning builds deep understanding 18:00 Counting connects elementary math to algebra 23:00 Final reflections from the workshop 24:30 Closing and next series announcement 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Math Facts Are Really Rectangle Relationships | 05 mai 2026 | 00:14:22 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:25 Why math facts are really rectangle relationships 1:00 Choosing numbers and building rectangles 2:00 How diamond problems connect to arrays 3:00 Understanding the “array number” 4:10 Why multiplication becomes area in later grades 5:10 The multiplication chart as a dimension chart 6:30 Connecting rectangles to the locker problem 8:10 Finding factors through rectangle dimensions 9:40 Why some numbers appear more often in the chart 11:00 Asking task-dependent questions in math class 12:00 The “third way” to support struggling students 13:00 Workshop invitation and closing 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Why Good Math Teaching Doesn’t Always Look Like Teaching | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:20:11 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:30 When observers think teaching isn’t happening 1:20 Why responsive teaching looks different 2:15 Whole-class lectures vs. mini lessons 3:20 Why some students appear off task 4:10 The role of student discussion in math learning 5:00 Responding to observation feedback 6:00 When administrators misunderstand instruction 7:10 Why intentional planning matters 8:20 What deep math learning actually looks like 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| How to Teach Students to Ask Better Questions in Math | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:17:18 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:30 Why students often say “I need help” 1:20 Helping students identify what they don’t understand 2:15 Teaching students to ask better questions 3:20 Mini lessons vs. whole-class instruction 4:15 How small group facilitation supports learning 5:10 Training students to think about their thinking 6:00 Helping students articulate their confusion 7:00 Classroom structures that support independence 8:10 Why responsive teaching builds stronger learners 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| The Math Education Shift Teachers Need | 16 avr. 2026 | 01:30:00 | |
Why do students struggle with math — even when they get the answer right? In this full math professional development training, Jonily — founder of Minds on Math and host of Saturday Math — challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in math education: Solving is not learning. For decades, math instruction has prioritized procedures, algorithms, and finishing problems. But true math achievement comes from something deeper: number sense, reasoning, and conceptual understanding. If you're a math teacher, instructional coach, intervention specialist, or school leader working to improve math achievement and raise math test scores, this training will show you what most curriculum models get wrong — and how to fix it. In This Math Instruction Training, You’ll Learn: ✔ The critical difference between number sense and notation Whether you're preparing for state testing, redesigning your math curriculum, implementing Tier 1 math instruction, or seeking effective math intervention strategies, this session provides practical, research-informed insights grounded in real classroom results. Who This Is For This training is designed for: If you're serious about improving math instruction and reducing math anxiety while increasing student confidence, this session will challenge your thinking — and give you a clear instructional shift to implement. About Jonily
Because improving math instruction starts with one powerful truth: Solving is not learning. 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🎙️ Credits:
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| Why Productive Struggle Matters in Math | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:19:56 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:30 Why students often quit after one mistake 1:10 How adult responses influence perseverance 2:00 The walking analogy: how humans actually learn 3:00 Why school sometimes discourages struggle 4:00 Breaking the cycle of perfectionism in learning 5:00 Why meaningful change in classrooms takes time 6:10 Retrieval practice and why forgetting is necessary 7:20 “Tell me about…” – a questioning strategy for teachers 8:20 Moving from telling to guiding student thinking 9:30 Closing thoughts 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| The Moment Students Stop Thinking in Math Class | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:20:15 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:22 The moment students stop thinking in math 1:05 When students begin waiting for answers 1:45 How classroom habits shape student thinking 2:30 The shift from solving problems to seeking answers 3:15 Why students start depending on the teacher 4:00 What productive struggle actually looks like 4:45 Supporting students without rescuing them 5:30 Strategies that keep students thinking longer 6:15 Encouraging persistence in problem solving 7:00 Closing thoughts 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Why Math Instruction Isn’t Working for Many Students | 31 mars 2026 | 00:15:38 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:20 Reflecting on the Classroom Experience 0:50 Why Younger Students Often Show More Independence 1:25 The Challenge of Rebuilding Independence in Older Students 2:00 Perfectionism and Parenting Expectations 2:40 How Early Messages Shape Learning Behavior 3:20 Breaking Generational Learning Patterns 4:00 Honest Conversations With Students and Families 4:50 Teaching Lessons That Transfer Beyond the Classroom 5:40 What Teachers Can Do When Students Make Mistakes 6:20 Turning Mistakes Into Learning Opportunities 7:00 Brain Development in Middle School Students 7:40 Why Middle Schoolers Sometimes Act Like Toddlers 8:20 Teaching Independence Instead of Expecting It 9:00 Measurement and Modeling Activities in Math 10:00 Barriers Teachers Face With Productive Struggle 10:50 Helping Students See What Collaboration Looks Like 11:40 The Role of Support Staff and Adults in the Room 12:20 Why Removing Struggle Prevents Learning 13:10 Evidence From Schools About What Isn’t Working 14:00 The Reality Teachers Face With Curriculum Pressure 14:30 Closing Thoughts and Workshop Invitation 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| The Teaching Mistake That Kills Student Independence | 24 mars 2026 | 00:15:15 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:25 Review: When Teachers Should Tell vs Let Students Discover 1:00 Fact Fluency vs Conceptual Learning 1:40 Mini Lesson Example: Inches, Feet, and Yards 2:20 Why Telling Does Not Equal Learning 3:00 Preparing Students for the Measurement Activity 3:45 Designing a “Controlled Chaos” Lesson 4:30 The Classroom Teacher Leaves for a Meeting 5:00 Students Begin Measuring Height 5:40 When Productive Struggle Begins 6:10 The Substitute Steps In 6:50 The Moment Learning Was Interrupted 7:30 Why Rescuing Students Hurts Learning 8:15 How Schools Accidentally Teach Dependence 9:00 Why Students Stop Persevering 9:40 Classroom Discussion About Independence 10:30 Elementary vs Middle School Independence 11:30 What Controlled Chaos Should Look Like 12:30 Why Students Need Space to Think 13:30 Reflection on the Classroom Experience 14:20 Invitation to the Monthly Masterclass 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Why Students Need to Struggle Before Learning Math | 17 mars 2026 | 00:17:27 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:20 Review: Lockers, Rectangles, Pizzas Framework 0:50 The Two Data Points Activity 1:20 The “Five Pound” Story 2:00 Understanding Weight and Comparison 2:40 Difference as Distance on a Number Line 3:20 A Lesson That Changed Direction 4:05 The Importance of Pre-Planning 4:40 The Four Stages of Teaching 5:40 Why Most Teachers Skip Pre-Planning 6:15 Masterclass Overview and Teaching Structure 7:05 Returning to the Classroom Lesson 8:00 Introducing the Scale and Measurement Activity 8:50 Why Students Must Experience Before Instruction 9:40 Letting Students Struggle With the Task 10:25 Why We Often Save Students Too Quickly 11:10 Mini-Lesson After Experience 12:00 Reading the Scale and Number Patterns 13:00 Measuring With Meter Sticks 14:00 Confirming Facts vs Discovery Learning 15:00 When Teachers Should Tell Students the Answer 16:00 How Fact Fluency Fits Into Conceptual Learning 16:30 Workshop Invitation and Closing 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Why Students Forget Math — And 3 Problems That Fix It | 10 mars 2026 | 00:16:21 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 0:28 About This Series: October Workshop Excerpts 0:45 The Three Concepts That Build Math Fluency 1:00 Lesson Structure for Today’s Session 1:35 The Classroom Story Begins 2:20 Observing Teaching in Action 3:00 The CES Framework: Culture • Essentials • Seasons 4:10 Why Traditional Math Instruction Often Fails 5:00 What to Avoid: Telling Too Much Too Soon 6:20 How to Create Better Math Learning Environments 7:05 Classroom Observation Story 8:10 Teaching Math Across Grade Levels 9:05 Real Classroom Activity: Measuring Height and Weight 10:10 Why Bar Graphs May Limit Learning 11:00 A Better Approach: Two-Variable Graphs 12:05 Preparing Students for Secondary Mathematics 13:05 Patterns and Relationships in Data 14:10 Why Early Math Experiences Matter 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Why Tier 1 Done Right Changes Everything | 03 mars 2026 | 00:12:36 | |
If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why. 📌 This is Part 6 of a 6-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up. 🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & “Mission Accomplished” 02:10 The Power of Season 3 04:15 What Happens When You Finish Early 06:05 Season 4: Teaching Without Panic 07:40 Season 5 Reality (Let’s Be Honest) 08:30 Running a Mock Season in May 09:40 Kindergarten Foundations: Counting & Rectangles 11:00 How to Join Tier 1 Interventions Level 2 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| The Tier 1 Strategy That Builds Number Sense | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:16:29 | |
If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why. 📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up. Part 4/7 comes out next week. 🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱ Timestamps
🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| How Math Should Be Taught in Seasons | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:18:44 | |
This episode is especially relevant for district leaders, instructional coaches, math teachers, interventionists, and anyone responsible for Tier 1 math outcomes. This conversation is for:
If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why. 📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up. Part 4/7 comes out next week. 🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Why math should be taught in seasons 1:05 – The hidden problem with “finishing everything” 2:35 – Why traditional pacing guarantees failure 4:15 – Season One: the First 15 Days explained 6:20 – Why Season One looks the same at every grade 8:10 – Exposure vs mastery (and why we confuse them) 10:05 – How much of the year Season One really is 12:10 – What Season Two is actually for 14:00 – How to revisit essentials without reteaching 16:05 – Why textbooks delay exposure until it’s too late 18:00 – What changes when everything is exposed by December 20:10 – Using assessments to guide later seasons 22:00 – How seasonal teaching supports all learners 23:45 – What Tier 1 systems do differently 25:15 – How to get involved with Tier 1 Interventions 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| What Story Is Math Telling | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:21:00 | |
Every school district is telling a math story, whether they realize it or not. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we unpack a critical but often overlooked question: Using the “novel model” for math instruction, this segment challenges traditional pacing guides, chapter-by-chapter textbooks, and the assumption that all standards matter equally. Instead, we explore how defining an ultimate goal, identifying essential chunks, and structuring math instruction in seasons creates coherence, memory, and long-term achievement. If math progress feels stalled, fragmented, or fragile, the issue may not be effort or curriculum, but the story being told. This episode is especially relevant for district leaders, instructional coaches, math teachers, interventionists, and anyone responsible for Tier 1 math outcomes. This conversation is for:
If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why. 📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up. Part 4/7 comes out next week. 🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – What story is your math system telling? 1:18 – Why “research-based” is misunderstood 3:05 – The real reason math initiatives stall 4:52 – Defining a single district math goal 7:12 – How early grades shape Algebra success 9:30 – Why not all standards matter equally 12:10 – Essential math chunks explained 15:05 – The 20-day shift that changes everything 18:20 – Math rules that never expire 21:10 – Why we teach operations in the wrong order 24:10 – Exposure vs mastery (the novel model) 27:05 – Why chapter-by-chapter fails the brain 29:40 – The hidden mistakes sabotaging math 32:10 – What Tier 1 systems do differently 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. Keywords Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Why Tier 1 Math Fails Before Instruction Even Begins | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:19:44 | |
🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Why Tier 1 math failure isn’t about instruction 01:00 – The real problem: structure comes before teaching 02:05 – Why pacing guides and scope & sequence break down 03:10 – Tier 1 math has a design problem, not a skill problem 04:15 – Why fixing lessons won’t fix Tier 1 outcomes 05:25 – Introducing the Novel Model for Tier 1 math 06:40 – What “pre-planning the year” actually means 07:55 – Why most districts design math backward 09:10 – The danger of checklist-based curriculum models 10:30 – Why Tier 1 collapses before instruction even begins 12:00 – What changes when the structure is fixed first 13:20 – How this applies beyond math (Tier 1 systems) 14:45 – Who this work is for and how to get involved 16:30 – Closing thoughts + what’s coming in Part 3 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention | |||
| Transform Your Tier 1 Math Classroom | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:26:39 | |
Math achievement is not a Tier 2 or Tier 3 problem — it’s a Tier 1 structure problem. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily unpack what it truly means to transform a Tier 1 math classroom. Drawing from real classroom results in high school Algebra 1, this conversation explains why traditional pacing guides, textbooks, and scope-and-sequence models fail most students — and what to do instead. You’ll learn:
This episode is essential viewing for: If you’re ready to stop blaming students — and start fixing structure — this episode lays out the roadmap. 🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching 👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Mission Accomplished: Why This Conversation Matters 01:00 – Teaching Algebra 1 Again: Real Classroom Context 02:00 – What “Mission Accomplished” Actually Means 03:00 – The Real Math Crisis (It’s Not About Math) 04:15 – Cognitive Ability, Percentiles, and Placement Reality 06:30 – Why Average Students Are Failing Under Traditional Models 08:00 – The Structure Problem in Math Education 09:30 – Why Pacing Guides and Textbooks Are the Issue 11:00 – Saying the Same Thing on Purpose: How Learning Works 12:00 – Introducing the Novel Model 13:15 – Teaching More Math in Less Time 14:30 – Engagement, Retention, and Number Sense 15:45 – Why Tier 2 and Tier 3 Can’t Fix Tier 1 17:00 – Tier 1 Interventions Explained 18:30 – Planning in Chunks, Not Sequences 20:00 – Lockers, Rectangles, and Pizzas: A Core Chunk 21:30 – What Story Are You Telling in Math? 22:45 – Designing the School Year Like a Novel 24:00 – Exposure vs Mastery: The First 15 Days 25:30 – How Any Teacher Can Implement This Now 26:45 – Coaching Opportunities and Next Steps 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| The System IS Broken | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:23:36 | |
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – The problem is NOT the kids 01:18 – What we’re seeing in classrooms everywhere 03:42 – Why kids feel confused even when they’re trying 06:15 – The hidden flaw in how math is taught 09:08 – Number lines, procedures, and disconnected learning 12:34 – Why intervention doesn’t fix the real issue 15:50 – What kids actually need to understand math 19:22 – The cost of a broken system 22:40 – A better way forward 26:05 – Closing: what changes when we stop blaming kids 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| Why Number Lines Break Kids (And How to Fix Them) | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:19:50 | |
What’s wrong with number lines in math instruction? In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we put number lines on trial. Number lines are highly abstract representations of quantity, yet many students are expected to use them before they have built the concrete, visual foundations required to understand them. This often leads to confusion, guessing, shutdown, and long-term gaps in math understanding, especially for neurodivergent learners, students with ADHD, dysgraphia, or working-memory challenges.
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https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Why Math Isn’t Sticking 01:08 – What “Teaching Math Backwards” Really Means 02:40 – Why A’s Don’t Equal Mastery 04:12 – Answer-Getting vs Mathematical Thinking 06:05 – The Power of Structure in Math 08:10 – Rectangles, Arrays, and Visual Models 10:02 – Diamond Problems Explained 12:25 – Early Algebra Starts Sooner Than You Think 14:40 – Why Exposure Beats Memorization 17:05 – Teaching for Reasoning and Sense-Making 19:10 – What Tier 1 Math Interventions Should Look Like 21:30 – How to Fix Math Instruction Moving Forward 23:45 – Next Steps: Learn the Mastery Math Method 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| We're Teaching MATH Backwards | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:15:13 | |
We’re teaching math backwards — and it’s one of the biggest reasons students struggle with understanding, retention, and confidence. In this Tier 1 Interventions episode, Jonily Zupancic explains why traditional math instruction focuses too heavily on answers rather than thinking and how that sequencing mistake creates fragile learning. When students can get correct answers but can’t explain their reasoning, transfer skills, or retain concepts, the issue isn’t effort or intelligence. It’s how math is being taught. Using real classroom examples and student work, you’ll learn:
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⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Why Math Isn’t Sticking 01:08 – What “Teaching Math Backwards” Really Means 02:40 – Why A’s Don’t Equal Mastery 04:12 – Answer-Getting vs Mathematical Thinking 06:05 – The Power of Structure in Math 08:10 – Rectangles, Arrays, and Visual Models 10:02 – Diamond Problems Explained 12:25 – Early Algebra Starts Sooner Than You Think 14:40 – Why Exposure Beats Memorization 17:05 – Teaching for Reasoning and Sense-Making 19:10 – What Tier 1 Math Interventions Should Look Like 21:30 – How to Fix Math Instruction Moving Forward 23:45 – Next Steps: Learn the Mastery Math Method 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| Why As don't equal mastery | 11 déc. 2025 | 00:17:29 | |
⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome + Why This Episode Matters 00:37 – Nonlinear Teaching & The 12 Song Story 01:33 – Why Traditional Learning Fails Many Students 02:27 – Multitasking vs. Switch-Tasking 03:58 – Nonlinear Thinking in Math Instruction 05:53 – When “Good” Students Struggle Most 06:45 – The Parent Question That Exposed the Problem 08:12 – Straight A’s but Failing State Tests 09:40 – Why Grades Don’t Measure Mastery 11:00 – Teachers Sound Off on Grading Scales 12:30 – Compliance vs. Understanding 13:18 – Why We Need Mastery-Based Grading 14:05 – Humor, Memory & Celine Dion 15:10 – Type A vs. Type Z Teachers 16:40 – What Needs to Change in Math Education 17:00 – Closing + Next Week’s Teaser 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags
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| Why students Zone Out constantly | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:13:53 | |
Students aren’t zoning out because they’re bored — they’re zoning out because their brains literally can’t do what we’re asking them to do. In this episode, Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR, and math leader Jonily break down the neuroscience behind attention, dopamine, novelty, and why every classroom hits the same predictable “zoning-out moment.” You’ll learn:
If you’ve ever asked, “Why do my students suddenly check out?” — this episode is the answer. 👉 Want to experience the full workshop? https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Tier One Interventions 00:22 — Why focus equals age in minutes 01:05 — The 7-second dopamine attention loop 01:40 — Students WANT to focus but their brains can’t 02:10 — Novelty triggers that instantly reset attention 03:25 — Why music activates learning before anything else 03:54 — Math jingles that rewire memory 04:28 — Why skip-counting by 12s accelerates mastery 05:08 — Rectangles: the most powerful structure in math 05:45 — Whisper counting + dot arrays for deep understanding 06:30 — The “loud number” mistake and why it’s productive 07:30 — Iteration vs. repetition: the real difference 08:18 — Interleaving: the brain’s preferred learning method 09:05 — Jumping from 2 twelves to 12 twelves (nonlinear learning) 10:05 — Why U.S. math scores are failing 11:30 — The winning formula: structure + novelty + repetition 12:05 — Wrap-up and $47 workshop invitation 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags
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| WHY Your Math Curriculum Isn’t Working | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:17:11 | |
If you’ve ever wondered why your students still don’t “get” math—even with all the new textbooks, intervention programs, small groups, apps, and training—this episode will change everything. In today’s conversation, Cheri and Jonily pull back the curtain on the brutal truth: 👉 The problem isn’t your students. Math scores across the U.S. have crashed to historic lows. Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups are overflowing. Teachers are exhausted. Kids are frustrated. And the curriculum you were handed is not built to fix any of it. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: This isn’t another “curriculum review.” If you’ve ever sat in your classroom thinking, 👉 Want to experience the full workshop? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Tier One Interventions Podcast 00:28 – Why today’s session starts at a higher math level 01:00 – Why Tier 1—not Tier 3—is the real issue 02:00 – The rising crisis of U.S. math scores 03:10 – Why kids “don’t get math” (and it’s not aptitude) 04:05 – Why Tier 2 and Tier 3 are overloaded 05:00 – What Tier One Interventions actually solve 06:20 – Evidence from real classrooms: 54% → 84%, 27% → 60%, and more 07:45 – Second graders eliminating all “red/yellow” scores in 6 weeks 09:15 – Why this workshop series matters 10:05 – Connecting Mastery Math Method to today’s episode 11:00 – Lockers, Rectangles, Pizzas… and why it works 11:30 – Using music and rhythm to re-trigger attention 12:20 – The neuroscience of rhythm-based learning 13:00 – Crossing midline, movement, rhythm, and subconscious learning 14:10 – How 14-year-olds signal when their brains need novelty 15:00 – Lighting, environmental shifts, and novelty triggers 16:00 – The attention-span research that guides your timing 16:55 – Episode wrap-up + teaser for next week 17:10 – CTA: Experience one workshop for $47 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags
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| Stop Teaching the Textbook | 04 nov. 2025 | 00:12:16 | |
What if your students begged to keep doing math?
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🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome – Level 2 Mastery Math Method 00:40 From Locker Problem to Double-Digit Multiplication 01:35 Why Reference Tasks Change Everything 03:10 Skip-Counting → Multiplying → Connecting Standards 04:20 Interleaving and Spaced Practice in Real Classrooms 06:05 Teacher Reactions – Level Up Mindset 07:10 Students Love Thinking Math 08:15 From Overwhelmed to Empowered 09:00 How to Join the Mastery Math Masterclass 11:00 Closing – For Such a Time as This 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags
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| You Can't Rush Math Art | 28 oct. 2025 | 00:26:59 | |
Math is messy — and that’s precisely how mastery begins. In this Tier 1 Interventions episode, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic challenge the myth that math (and writing) should be neat, orderly, and always “on the line.” From the Locker Problem to real-world classroom stories, they model how productive chaos and productive struggle help students think critically, notice patterns, and build an accurate understanding of numbers. 🧠 Inside this episode: ✨ Takeaway: Learning isn’t about control — it’s about connection, curiosity, and courage to make a mess before mastery. 💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician. 🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Tier 1 Interventions 00:40 – What Makes Mastery Math Different 01:15 – Why Math Must Be Messy 02:30 – The Type-A Teacher Trap 03:45 – Draft-1 Thinking: Messy Before Mastery 05:20 – Framing the Chaos: Learning From Mistakes 07:00 – What Do You Notice? Pattern Spotting in Action 09:30 – The OT’s Secret: Move to Remember 11:50 – Three Types of Bilateral Integration Explained 13:40 – When Planning Gets in the Way of Learning 15:10 – The Locker 11 Revelation 17:15 – “If I Say It, They Hear It — If They Say It, They Learn It” 19:20 – Turning Observation Into Ownership 21:00 – The 12 Song: Rhythm Meets Math Fluency 23:40 – “You Can’t Rush Math Art” — Lessons From Toy Story 25:30 – When Students Finally See the Pattern 26:30 – Wrap-Up: Messy Learning Creates Mastery 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags
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| Teach Math Like a Play | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:22:19 | |
What if your math lessons felt more like a story than a worksheet? Discover how the Three-Act Math Story (Act 1 Hook • Act 2 Story • Act 3 Offer) transforms problem-solving into curiosity-driven learning. You’ll hear how teachers spark engagement with focus triggers like “Tell me about…” and nonverbal cues such as spirit fingers and jazz hands — all while keeping math meaningful, memorable, and fun.
🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Tier 1 Interventions 00:38 Why Students Stop Thinking 02:06 The Three-Act Math Play 03:56 The Natalie Strategy: Get Every Student Talking 06:25 Leveling the Playing Field 08:05 Every Kid Has an Entry Point 10:18 Teach Like a Champion in Math Class 13:05 Hook • Story • Offer for Teachers 14:56 Spirit Fingers vs Jazz Hands 😂 19:56 Tangents That Teach 21:24 Preview: Double-Digit Multiplication 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri
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| Why Exposure Matters More Than Mastery | 15 oct. 2025 | 00:21:12 | |
In this live Tier 1 Interventions session, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic take you inside a Level 2 Mastery Math Method class as they explore the classic Locker Problem — one of the “Dirty Dozen” reference tasks students revisit year after year. Jonily demonstrates how these timeless math tasks deepen logic, number sense, and symbolic understanding, while Cheri highlights how process time and conceptual exposure create space for authentic learning. Discover why exposure before mastery can transform math instruction, how to nurture student vulnerability, and what happens when teachers stop rushing to confirm or deny answers. 🎧 Perfect for math educators, OTs, and interventionists ready to “uplevel” their practice and create classrooms where curiosity thrives. 💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician. 🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome with Cheri & Jonily 01:00 – Level 2: Connecting the Dirty Dozen math tasks 03:00 – The Locker Problem explained 04:30 – Exposure vs. Mastery in learning 06:00 – Four categories of mathematical thinking (Number • Symbol • Shape • Logic) 07:30 – Moving from acting out to symbolic notation 11:00 – “What do you see? What do you notice?” discussion prompts 14:00 – Teaching through the crickets: embracing silence and vulnerability 16:00 – Building soft skills through math experiences 17:30 – Why students need more process time 18:30 – The sitcom trap of math instruction 19:30 – Letting the brain linger: the power of unconfirmed questions 20:30 – Reclaiming curiosity and authentic learning 21:00 – Next episode teaser: Pixar and the Power of Story in Math 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri
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| Moral Obligation in Math Education Why Good Teaching Isn’t Enough | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:13:10 | |
🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome from Cheri & Jonily: Level 2 Warning! 01:00 – Wait Time as a Teaching Strategy 02:45 – Why Toxic Negativity Doesn't Fix Broken Systems 04:00 – Kirk: Why I Left Public School (and What I See Now) 05:50 – Is There a Market for Better Math Teaching? 06:40 – Classroom Strength = Less Tutoring? Yes Please. 07:30 – Teresa: Math Tutors Need Better Training Too 08:30 – Cheri: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass! 09:00 – Jonily’s Origin Story: Realizing Her Best Teaching Wasn’t Enough 10:00 – Kathy: How Future Teachers Get Schooled Out of Hope 11:30 – Why Tutors Repeating the Same Lesson Doesn’t Work 12:15 – Natalie: Bright Shiny Teachers—and How We Lose Them 13:00 – Cedric: What’s Next – Storytelling and Math 13:20 – Final Blessing: Go Be Brilliant, You Were Made for This 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri | |||
| Why Division is More Foundational Than Addition | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:10:56 | |
In this powerful Level 2 episode of the Mastery Math Method series, math specialist Jonily Zupancic takes us deeper into the strategy of reordering math instruction for maximum impact. She challenges conventional wisdom by declaring that division is not just a late skill, but essential, even for little ones and strugglers. You’ll learn how division-based instruction—centered on sharing, questioning, and visual grouping—can accelerate mastery of all operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication), reduce instructional time, and increase student memory through her CES framework: Culture, Essentials, and Seasons. 🎯 Whether you're an OT, a special ed teacher, or a curriculum leader—this paradigm shift will change how you see math forever. 🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome from Cheri & Introduction to Level 2 00:20 – Jonily's Disclaimer: This is a Level 2 Episode 01:30 – Who Should Care About Tier 1 Instruction 02:50 – The Mindset Shift: Teach for Behavior Change 03:15 – CES Framework: Culture, Essentials, Seasons 03:45 – Can We Start with Division? (Answer: Yes) 04:50 – Why Division Is More Essential Than Addition 05:50 – Mastery Math Method Masterclass Invitation 06:20 – Using Division to Teach All Operations 06:50 – You Don’t Pick the Essentials—Here’s Why 07:30 – Toddlers Understand Division (Sharing & Questions) 08:10 – How Traditional Schooling Kills Questioning 08:40 – Seasons Framework: Spaced Repetition for Retention 09:20 – Season 1: First 15 Days = Full Curriculum Exposure 09:50 – Seasons 2 and 3: Uplevel & January “Math in a Month” 10:40 – Why Most Students Can Master by January 11:15 – Littles? Adapt the Instruction, Don’t Replicate 11:45 – Sneak Peek: The Locker Problem is Coming Next 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri | |||
| Teach Division First?! | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:14:57 | |
Why do we start math with addition when kids naturally understand sharing first? In this Level 2 Mastery Math Method training, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer challenge the traditional math sequence by flipping the script: Start with Division. This episode dives into:
This session was recorded LIVE with our Mastery Math Method teachers—so you’ll hear real-time reactions, questions, and inspiration from fellow educators walking the same journey. 🎯 Whether you're an OT, a special ed teacher, or a curriculum leader—this paradigm shift will change how you see math forever. 🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division? ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Level 2 Mastery Math Method 01:00 – Why This Episode is “Level 2” (and why that matters) 02:15 – Who Should Listen: Teachers, OTs, Admins, Parents 03:30 – Start with Division, Not Addition?! 05:00 – How Toddlers Understand Division Naturally 06:30 – The Math Paradigm Shift You Didn’t Expect 08:00 – Beth’s Aha Moment + The Power of Interleaving 09:30 – Why We Need to Break Out of Our Bubbles 11:00 – Emotional Blocks in Math & Using Brain Gym 12:00 – What Level 2 Is (and What It’s Not) 13:30 – Why Learning Out of Order is OK 14:30 – Thank You, Amy Garrison (The Primary Partner in Math Innovation) 15:15 – Closing Reflection: Division as a Foundation 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri | |||
| The Secret to Math Success for the 2025-2026 School Year | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:20:14 | |
Welcome to the kickoff of our August Saturday Math! 🎉 In this episode, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer set the stage for the 2025–2026 school year with a focus on depth in lesson planning.
🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| Why students struggle with math | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:06:45 | |
What happens when a student knows the answer in their head but can’t get it right on paper? In this Tier 1 Interventions Masterclass clip, join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they uncover the disconnect between conceptual understanding and procedural math skills—and how the Mastery Math Method bridges the gap. In this session, you’ll learn: These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results. Entire classes moving from struggle to success and 92% of students showing measurable growth. 👉 Register for the next Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar ✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2) 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required): 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| Why Learning Doesn’t Stick (and How Brian Proved It Wrong) | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:32:28 | |
Brian’s story isn’t just about one student—it’s about every student who has ever struggled to learn math. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, discover how teaching the brain’s way transforms learning that sticks. Join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they reveal why traditional learning doesn’t stick—and how the Mastery Math Method changes outcomes for every classroom. 💡 You’ll learn: This isn’t theory. These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results: entire classes moving from struggle to success, with 92% of students showing measurable growth. 👉 Register for the next Masterclass: ✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: 🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required): 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Spotify 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 🎙️ Credits: 🧠 Resources Mentioned: Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.
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| Mastery Math Method That Makes Learning Stick | 26 août 2025 | 00:33:35 | |
Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Jay-Z, Math Specialist and author of Making Mathineers) reveal the neuroscience-based strategies behind the Mastery Math Method. ✅ How Tier 1 interventions shift outcomes for all learners This isn’t just theory; we have proven results: 92% of students showing growth, entire classes moving from struggle to success. 👉Register for the next Mastery Method Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar ✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies! ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2 preview) 2:00 – Do your students remember math? 3:00 – Meet Jonily “Jay-Z” Zupancic: 25 years of sticky math research 6:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: OT, author, and neuroscience educator 9:00 – Why learning doesn’t stick & the #1 factor in achievement 12:00 – Rethinking “quality” teaching in math 14:00 – Collaboration between OTs & teachers for student success 16:00 – Story: Second-grade transformations 20:00 – Breaking the bell curve with Tier 1 instruction 22:00 – Third-grade cohort results: 100% at 70th percentile+ 24:00 – The OT strategy that rewires the brain (bilateral integration writing) 28:00 – Sixth-grade case study: 27% passing → 92% showing growth 30:00 – Audience reaction & curiosity sparks 32:00 – Modeling high-quality instruction through responsiveness 33:00 – Every student deserves to see themselves as a mathematician 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days? 👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register 🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 🔗 Let’s Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1 🎙️ Credits + Tools Used Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/ Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/ Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/ 🧠 Resources Mentioned Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies. 🏷️ Hashtags #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri #masterymathmethod #matheducation #teachingstrategies | |||
| We're Teaching Subtraction Wrong - Try this instead! | 12 août 2025 | 00:30:05 | |
Are we teaching subtraction all wrong? In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer break down Math Rules That Never Expire — Subtraction is Distance. You’ll learn: Whether you’re a math teacher or an occupational therapist, these strategies will help you strengthen your Tier 1 instruction so every student can thrive. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters) 00:21 – Welcome & episode intro with Cheri 01:02 – Jonily explains the Tier 1 Interventions mission 03:05 – The 3 math rules that never expire 05:06 – Why “Subtraction is Distance” builds number sense 09:00 – Using the number line and bar models for subtraction 11:00 – Distance vs. direction explained 12:10 – How the brain processes magnitude 13:55 – Example: 1012 – 995 without borrowing 14:20 – Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass 15:10 – Estimation skills and conceptual understanding 18:00 – Why this strategy works for every type of number 19:00 – Addressing misconceptions with positive/negative numbers 22:00 – Applying the rule to decimals and fractions 25:05 – Why letting answers linger boosts learning 26:00 – Jonily on the “sitcom approach” problem in math teaching 28:30 – Recap of all 3 rules & closing thoughts 29:15 – Outro: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass
🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf 🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go? Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
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| The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:25:43 | |
💡 Every Student Deserves to Understand Division 📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Whether you’re an OT, special educator, or general ed teacher, this episode equips you with practical tools to activate patterns in the brain and unlock student confidence. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters) 01:06 Jonily reviews division models 03:45 Storytelling through the Locker Problem 07:25 Visual strategies that stick 10:45 Movement and rhythm for memory 14:10 What Tier 1 looks like in action 18:30 Applying this across grade levels 21:20 Final thoughts + next steps 24:45 Outro: Mastery in motion
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| Teach math that actually sticks | 16 juil. 2025 | 00:48:55 | |
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 02:00 What Is Math for the Brain? 44:00 Clean Up Time SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| This Paper Game Teaches Quadratics—Without Students Knowing! | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:26:28 | |
You’ll hear how:
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:45 Game instructions 04:00 Why primary students need thinking tools 07:00 Random Grouping Cards 13:00 What happens when students play 17:00 Teacher reflections *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| Why Number Sense Unlocks Everything | 17 juin 2025 | 00:26:20 | |
In this electrifying episode recorded live at our June event, Jonily Zupancic dives deep into the misunderstood world of the “science of math.” Discover the powerful contrast between reading and math instruction, why counting—not computation—is the ultimate key to number sense, and how the brain's innate wiring for estimation and patterns reshapes what we call math achievement. Plus, a special segment with Cheri Dotterer introduces the Learning Disabilities Podcast Network and the deeper connections between writing and math.
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 – 01:00 — Welcome and context: Live from the June event 01:00 – 04:00 — What is the “science of math” and why it’s misunderstood 04:00 – 06:30 — Comparing the science of reading to math instruction 06:30 – 08:30 — Why urgency and sensory input fuel learning 08:30 – 10:30 — Defining math achievement: number sense vs. math ability 10:30 – 12:30 — Counting is innate—but what improves it? 12:30 – 14:30 — Quick dot activity: perception and estimation 14:30 – 17:00 — Visual organization, rectangles, and number sense 17:00 – 19:00 — Responsive teaching through student perspective 19:00 – 21:00 — Memory activity: orientation, attention, and recall 21:00 – 26:00 — Cheri Dotterer introduces the podcast network + writing/math connection 26:00 – End — Outro and summer publishing schedule *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| Stop Teaching Multiplication the Old Way—Try This Strategy | 03 juin 2025 | 00:17:24 | |
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 - Introduction to the Series 01:30 - Why Some Math Rules Don’t Transfer 02:45 - Multiplication is Rectangle: The Timeless Rule 04:00 - Using the Dimension Chart for 7×8 06:00 - Finding the Connector Block (The “Array Number”) 08:30 - Scaling to Two-Digit Multiplication (27×18) 11:30 - Teaching 8 × ½ Using Grid Paper and Scissors 13:30 - Exploring Fractions and Decimals with Rectangles 16:00 - Visualizing Algebra: (x+2)(x+3) 17:09 - Why Multiplication is Rectangle Never Expires *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| What If Math and Writing Struggles Are Actually the Same Problem? | 27 mai 2025 | 00:10:07 | |
What happens when an occupational therapist and a math coach collide? In this segment, Cheri Dotterer introduces her long-time collaborator, Jonily Zupancic, a math coach and former teacher who brings deep insight into why math instruction often misses the mark for students with learning differences. Together, they explore the interconnectedness of reading, writing, and math—and how Tier 1 strategies can realign instruction to support all learners.
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 – Recap from Cheri: From dysgraphia to math challenges 00:10 – Personal reflection: Realizing the reading-writing disconnect 00:35 – The discovery: Even non-readers benefit from writing strategies 00:45 – Enter Jonily Zupancic: Math teacher turned coach 01:10 – How Cheri and Jonily’s worlds “collided” 4–5 years ago 01:30 – The “aha” moment: Linking writing challenges to math performance 01:55 – Why standard math teaching strategies fall short 02:20 – The power of co-designing interventions across subjects 02:45 – Introducing a new way of thinking about math as a language *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| Why Some Kids Can Read but Still Can’t Write | 20 mai 2025 | 00:31:01 | |
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: 30 years as an OT, from rehab to school-based therapy 00:33 – How dysgraphia became her passion through personal reflection 01:00 – The mismatch: Kids who can read but can't write 01:30 – Realizing she shared the same struggles as her students 02:10 – Why kids who can’t read still benefit from writing interventions 02:45 – The origin of the question: “Why can’t kids write?” 03:30 – The turning point moment in her therapy career 04:00 – Connecting reading, writing, and math as brain-based patterns 04:45 – Introduction to the concept of “Math DysConnected” 05:15 – The importance of pattern recognition and exposure before mastery *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| It’s NOT a 5x5! Why Grid Paper Trips Kids Up | 13 mai 2025 | 00:21:48 | |
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 01:00 – Chunk 4: What grid paper doesn’t teach (and why it matters) 02:30 – The 5x5 illusion: Why most students count boxes, not lines 05:30 – Precision vs. accuracy: How visual-motor issues affect math 06:30 – Why dot paper often works better than grid paper 07:30 – OT tip: Use triangular rulers (Alpha Triangles) for better control 09:00 – The progression: From geoboards to independence on graph paper 12:00 – Why all students—not just those with IEPs—benefit from scaffolding 13:00 – Segment wrap-up: Grid paper as the most abstract tool 14:00 – Cheri: Rethinking design copying through the OT + math lens 15:00 – Why unstructured play with dot paper boosts spatial reasoning 16:00 – Natalie’s takeaway: The next big layer is brain science 17:00 – Binder tricks: Slant boards and seating supports on a budget 19:00 – The construction paper hack: Boosting tactile feedback for writing 20:00 – Teacher reactions: Best facilitation yet 21:00 – Krista on cross-audience clarity: OT + teacher integration that clicks *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| Why Straight Lines Aren’t Always Straightforward: S2 E30 | 06 mai 2025 | 00:41:59 | |
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 03:00 – Transforming the 10-frame with dot paper 05:00 – The power of diagonals: why they matter in grade 4 and beyond 09:00 – Prepping for Pythagorean Theorem (without the formula) 12:30 – 🎯 Instructional salt licks: How to spark curiosity 16:00 – Accuracy vs. Precision: What the math (and writing) reveals 18:00 – Diagonals as the hypotenuse: Squaring the diagonal 22:00 – Tilted squares and irrational numbers 26:00 – How a diagonal can teach decimal multiplication 31:00 – Cheri on writing fluency, posture, and diagonal development 34:00 – What pencil grip really means—and what it doesn’t 37:00 – Practical OT strategies with Geoboards (and latex-free tips!) *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation | |||
| The Geo Board Hack That Fixed Handwriting AND Math Anxiety! S2 E29 | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:13:56 | |
BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:00 – The power of vertical whiteboards for struggling students 01:00 – Welcome to the Geo Board episode: OT meets math 02:00 – Building Thinking Classrooms shoutout & Peter Liljedahl 03:30 – The missing neuroscience behind vertical surface learning 04:30 – Natalie on student engagement and focus at the boards 06:00 – Wrist extension, muscle development, and vertical writing 07:00 – "Teenage Tummy Time" and reducing gravity’s impact 08:00 – OT assessments, design copying, and unstructured geo board play 09:00 – Engaging the senses: why spatial design matters 10:00 – Brain science is Natalie’s new passion 10:45 – Desk adaptations using 3-ring binders 12:00 – Binder hacks for seating and footrests 12:45 – Duct tape tips for sensory-friendly writing 13:30 – Outro: Where to find the full Geo Board course *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents | |||
| The Secret to Better Focus, Shape Sense, and Math Fluency | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:36:22 | |
What do vestibular reflexes, math standards, and rubber bands have in common? In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri and Jonily unpack the unexpected power of the Geo Board. This tool blends occupational therapy and mathematics to close academic and non-academic gaps in the Tier 1 classroom. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. | |||
| Rethinking Math Education Part 4: S2 E27 | 15 avr. 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
Part 4 of 4 In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor. We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes. *************************************************************************** RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
*************************************************************************** BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 00:20 – Today’s Topic: The Paint Problem 00:34 – What is Tier 1? Why it matters 01:00 – The problem with pull-out interventions 01:22 – Recap from last week: “Why?” 01:33 – The power of movement for attention and focus 02:02 – Brain science: Why spinning helps focus 02:24 – Activating the brain through controlled movement 02:36 – Traditional classroom expectations and their pitfalls 03:17 – Why directions don’t always stick 03:40 – Movement strategies to engage all learners 04:08 – Cheri’s mission: Preaching movement in education 04:11 – Guest insight: Janet’s 7th-grade strategies 04:40 – Crazy 8s and playful engagement 05:14 – Sneaky academic reinforcement through movement 05:23 – More focus triggers and crossing midline 05:38 – Kindergarten example: Using transitions intentionally 06:24 – Wiggle fingers and crossing midline for attention 06:45 – Activating the brain for the next step 07:00 – More examples of focus triggers 07:11 – Brain-body disconnects: Board-to-table transitions 07:34 – Tracking difficulties and the 120 chart 07:53 – It’s more than computation—math is cognitive 08:19 – Invitation to subscribe and share 08:47 – How Tier 1 builds coherence across the classroom *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents | |||
| Rethinking Math Education Part 3: S2 E26 | 09 avr. 2025 | 00:26:39 | |
Part 3 of 4 In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor. We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes. *************************************************************************** RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
*************************************************************************** BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 01:00 Why Tier 1 matters for all students 01:28 OTs and the importance of teaching symbols 02:24 The role of explicit teaching in symbol recognition 03:47 Science of Reading vs. Science of Math 04:41 Number sense must be experienced 05:04 Functional, non-academic supports in the classroom 06:09 Teaching rate through movement 07:09 Experiencing numbers physically 08:10 More non-academic ways to support math 08:23 Sarah shares the bike wheel activity 09:40 Understanding rate through rotation 10:33 Paper folding and inverse reasoning 11:17 Conceptual fraction learning through activity 11:53 Recipe scaling: Fractions in real life 12:19 Skip counting as a way to build number sense 12:43 Cyber school math events 13:17 Introducing multiple symbols in early grades 14:00 Using 'by' and dot for dimensional notation 14:31 Cheri on functional supports and interoception 16:44 Emotions, feelings, and moods in learning 18:19 Motivation is key to student engagement 19:02 What is a Focus Trigger? 20:04 Kindergarten focus trigger example 21:10 Introducing names with associations 22:00 Teaching thinking through math 23:07 Discovering students’ needs through interaction 24:18 Managing energy and engagement with movement 25:22 Student reengagement through trust and movement 26:34 Tune in next week: Why Focus Triggers Work *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents | |||
| Rethinking Math Education Part 2: S2 E25 | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:38:27 | |
Part 2 of 4 In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor. We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes. *************************************************************************** RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
*************************************************************************** BOOKS Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7 Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold. Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024. *************************************************************************** TIME CODES 1:25 – Reducing Pull-Out Interventions 1:46 – Rethinking Tier 1 Instruction 2:24 – Reference Tasks Overview 3:01 – Transition to Part 2: Paint Problem 3:41 – Easter-Themed 120 Chart Activity 4:27 – Personal Story with 120 Chart 5:05 – Visual Adaptations of the 120 Chart 6:25 – Question about Multiplication Charts 8:19 – Kindergarten Skip Counting Example 11:12 – The Myth of 100% On-Task Compliance 13:36 – Accessibility Adaptations 15:00 – Overview of Tier One Interventions Course 16:24 – Cognitive and Physical Math Learning 17:17 – The "Making Rectangles" Reference Task 22:05 – Dice Game for Rectangle Formation 25:00 – Physical Movement and Math 26:04 – The Neuroscience of Movement and Math 30:08 – Exposure vs. Mastery 33:33 – Kindergarten Story Wrap-Up 35:00 – Introduction to Skip Counting by Twelves 36:52 – The Pizza Company Square Challenge *************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029 This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year. *************************************************************************** MISSION Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms. *************************************************************************** FREE RESOURCES https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525 *************************************************************************** Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/ X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath *************************************************************************** QUESTION What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: *************************************************************************** HASHTAGS #tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents
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| Rethinking Math Education part 1: S2 E24 | 25 mars 2025 | 00:31:10 | |
In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor. Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
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