Solving for the Undefined: A Math Teacher Podcast
Solving for the Undefined: A Math Teacher Podcast
Johanna Kuiper
Solving for the Undefined is the go-to math teacher podcast to develop your intrigue for math and learning while helping you do the same for your students. When our host, Johanna, became a teacher, she found herself alone, creating her own activities, and trying to make math fun plus easy to implement...but it wasn’t exactly a piece of pi (or cake!). She’s on a mission to solve those problems by helping teachers engage students academically using researched based strategies so students deeply understand and love math. And that’s what you can count on!
77. Skip Warmups & Do This Instead
I don’t do warmups in my math classes. At least not in the traditional sense where there is a problem on the screen from yesterday’s lesson or previous content. But I do like the idea of starting off with a bite-sized problem that helps put my students’ minds in math mode. So I’ll be sharing exactly how to do that in today’s episode. Let’s get started.To find all the links and resources talked about in this episode, click here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/77-skip-traditional-math-warmups-and-do-this-insteadMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 19, 2024
20 min
76. Building Effective Teams from Day 1
Last episode we talked about the 5 pillars of an effective math classroom, with the final pillar being teamwork. Now using teams in your classroom sounds great in theory, but how do you actually get that ball rolling? In today’s episode I am going to share how I set my teams up for success starting the 1st day of the school year. Let’s get started.Check out my FREE Building Effective Teams challenge: https://www.misskuiper.com/challengeFor links and resources talked about in this episode, head to the show notes here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/76-building-teams-in-your-math-class-from-day-1Mentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 12, 2024
15 min
75. The 5 Pillars of an Effective Math Classroom
Moving into this new school year, we all want to lay the best foundation possible. But once that foundation is laid, how do we raise up our students into mathematicians? In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing the 5 pillars I use in my classroom to mold my students into mathematicians. Let’s get started.Check out my FREE Building Effective Teams challenge: https://www.misskuiper.com/challengeFor links and resources talked about in this episode, head to the show notes here: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/the-5-pillars-of-an-effective-math-classroom/Mentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 5, 2024
11 min
74. Helping Students Master Math Concepts
Have you ever wondered how to kindle that spark of curiosity, igniting a passion for numbers that goes far beyond rote practice and skill drills? Well, wonder no more, because Kristen from Moore than Just X and I have got some alternative approaches up our sleeves that will transform your teaching methods from traditional to extraordinary.Whether you're a seasoned math teacher looking for fresh ideas or a new educator ready to embark on this mathematical journey, you're in the right place. Get ready to unlock the true potential of your students and help them become math masters.Join the FREE math teacher conference, Educator Exponential! Sign up here!Mentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Oct 10, 2023
36 min
73. Measurement: How does it measure up?
I'm sure as teachers, we can all think of something in the education system that just doesn't measure up, like how little students are taught about measurement. And that's why I invited Kelly Hogan on the show to share about how we can close that gap in our students learning. inch by inch. Let's get started.LinksToy Theater WebsiteListen to Kelly's podcast, The Mathematically Enthused Teacher PodcastFollow Kelly on InstagramFollow Johanna on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Sep 11, 2023
36 min
72. Addressing "New Math" with Parents
“This isn’t how I did math when I was in school! Why does it have to be so complicated?” Every time a parent or grownup has this complaint, I have to take a BIG DEEP BREATH.  In today’s episode, we are going to be addressing how to talk to parents about “new math”. Let’s get started!LinksFREE Download to give to parents and grownupsStudy on parent Involvement in children's math workFollow Johanna on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Sep 4, 2023
12 min
71. How to Play Ghosts in the Graveyard with Asia Hines
You know the saying practice makes progress? That is especially true in the math classroom because students need intentional math practice on a regular basis. So why not make it fun by turning it into a game? In today’s episode we are joined by Asia Hines who is going to give us the rundown on how to play Ghosts in the Graveyard. Let’s get started.Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-71-how-to-play-ghosts-in-the-graveyard/LinksMore tips on playing Ghosts in the GraveyardAsia's Ghosts in the Graveyard templatesFollow Asia on InstagramFollow Johanna on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 28, 2023
18 min
70. Ditching Guided Notes for Good
If I could eliminate that one aspect of math class, I would get rid of notes. I hate standing and doing notes under the document camera. And so I did. I no longer facilitate notes in my classroom. And you might be thinking I’m crazy or you might be intrigued at the possibility of relieving yourself from that duty as well. Whether you fall into that first category, the last one or somewhere in between, let’s get started.Shownotes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-70-making-math-notes-meaningful/LinksCheck out my notes on TPTListen to the episode on Mild, Medium, & SpicyFollow me on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 21, 2023
21 min
69. Classroom Transformations: Making a Meaningful Math Experience
Have you ever wondered how teachers transform their classrooms into forensics labs, an operation room or do a Starbucks classroom transformation? In today’s episode, we are joined by Katy and Natalie who are here to share how they create memorable classroom transformations for their students.Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-69-classroom-transformations-making-a-meaningful-math-experienceLinksSetting up a Glow Day TransformationTransforming the Middle TPT StoreFollow Transforming the Middle on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 14, 2023
32 min
68. Leveled Practice to Reach and Grow All Students
Recently, I asked you all what you wanted to hear on this podcast. And one of you asked: how can you level practice with low level and extension on the same page? So in today’s episode I will be sharing one of my favorite ways to level practice questions to meet and grow all of my students. Let’s get started.Show notes: https://misskuipersclassroom.com/ep-68-leveled-practice-to-reach-and-grow-all-studentsQuick LinksLinear Equation "Menu" ActivityCake Walk Pythagorean Theorem GameActive Notes with Leveled PracticeMentioned in this episode:Seven Math Teacher Must HavesDo you have the 7 math teacher must haves for student success? Check your work by downloading my free guide now: https://misskuiper.com/guide
Aug 8, 2023
17 min
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