DebateMath Podcast

• Debate 38 - Should We Compare the Teaching of Reading to the Teaching of Math?

  Send us a textIs teaching math the same as teaching reading? Have you ever attended a PD or read about a strategy that works for teaching both reading and were asked to use it in math as well? There are times when these two pedagogies can overlap…but should they? Today, we have a very special “family” episode for you. We are going to hear a husband and wife debate it out on this very topic, answering the question: Should We Be Comparing the Teaching of Reading to the Teaching of Math?You can find Ryan Flessner on Bluesky: @ryanflessner.bsky.socialYou can find Courtney Flessner on Bluesky: @cfless.bsky.social or on LinkedInCheck out Courtney’s podcast: Math and Other ThingsListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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• Debate 37 - Dump the Algorithms?

  Send us a textMath is full of algorithms. These are generalized procedures or sets of rules to be followed in solving problems of a given type. From the standard algorithms for subtraction and long division in elementary school all the way to the distance formula and the quadratic formula in high school, algorithms are a part of the mathematics curriculum. However, some may ask: should we be teaching students these methods, or should we Dump the Algorithms?Pam Harris’s website: mathisfigureoutable.com Follow Pam Harris on social media: @pwharrisVanessa Vakharia’s website: maththerapy.comFollow Vanessa Vakharia (aka The Math Guru) on social media: @TheMathGuruListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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• Debate 36 - Narrow the Grade Bands?

  Send us a textHow narrow should we make the grade bands for teacher certification? When teachers get their certification in a state, it is usually for a specific subject and/or grade band. For instance, a teacher may get a certification in K-8 Elementary Teaching or 7-12 Math Instruction. These bands vary by state and change over time. So what is the ideal set of grade bands? Listen in as our debaters take on the resolution:  Should We Narrow the Grade Bands? Gabriel mentioned the O’Mellan research article.You can contact Gabriel via email: [email protected] Jodie on LinkedIn: Jodie BaileyListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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• Debate 35 - Creating Belonging in Math Class?

  Send us a textAs we’ve done in the past, we wanted to end the year by bringing together a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable to reflect on the past debates and also engage in a discussion around a central question. This year’s question is:How do we help students feel that they belong in math class? Follow Melissa Dean on Twitter & Instagram: @Dean_of_mathCheck out Melissa’s Blog: Dean of Math BlogFollow Liesl McConchie on Twitter (and Bluesky): @LieslMcconchieCheck out Liesl’s Website: lieslmcconchie.comFollow Shelby Strong on Bluesky and other Platforms: @SneffleupagusCheck out Shelby’s Website: strongermath.com Follow Crystal Watson on Twitter and other Platforms: @_CrystalMWatsonCheck out Crystal’s Website: crystalmwatson.comFollow Bobson Wong on Twitter and other Platforms: @bobsonwongCheck out Bobson’s website: bobsonwong.comListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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• Debate 34 - Should Politics Be Avoided in Math Class?

  Send us a textAt the time of this recording, we are in an election year and political ads are everywhere. As we get closer to November 2024, it is harder and harder to avoid. Now, while you may not think of math as a course that intersects with political topics, teachers may find it coming up in many ways. So for this episode we gathered a panel of educators to give us advice on this, addressing the question: Should politics be avoided in math class?Follow Dee Crescitelli on Social Media: @dcrescitelliFollow Crystal Watson on Social Media: @_CrystalMWatsonCheck out Crystal’s Website: crystalmwatson.comFollow Matt Baker on Social Media: @stoodle (and @mrbakersmathclass on Instagram)Some resources mentioned include:Facing HistorySkew the ScriptSlow Reveal GraphsListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

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