Math Before Breakfast

  In this episode, we describe a resource we plan to develop to help improve students' multiplication fact fluency while working remotely. Prime Numbers on Twitter Episode 4: All Things Multiplication Episode 30: Math Fact Fluency Episode 40: Ann Elise Record Dr. Nicki Newton Math Running Records Math Fact Fluency Dr. Theresa Willls' Interview Multiplication Strategies Google Site Please note: This is a work in progress, and not all links are public. Multiplication Self Assessment Math Flips Greg Tang's Game: Kakooma Digital Games from Math Fact Fluency Frayer Model Brainingcamp #MTBOS on Twitter Semantic Satiaition  

  In this episode, we describe and review nine math picture books, many of which were recently published. Episode 43 Baby Goes to Market Anna Hibiscus & Other Books by Atinuke Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin The Multiplying Menace Divides Dirt Cheap Beast Academy Puzzles Level 3 Kent Haines' Blog Emmy Noether: The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of Seven Golden Rings Maryam's Magic Stuart J. Murphy's MathStart Safari Park Dozens of Doughnuts The Doorbell Rang  

  In this episode, we chat with Dr. Theresa Wills about online math teaching and her book, Teaching Math at a Distance. Teaching Math at a Distance Corwin Dr. Theresa Wills' Website Dr. Wills on Twitter Dr. Wills on YouTube Problem Solving Oath How to Be an Antiracist High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice Book Resources Mathurdays Prime Line Prime Line Video Google Slides Templates  

  In this episode, we talk about strategies for working with students one on one, both in-person and remotely. Amanda Cooper Interview Jay's Bernie Memes PlayingCards.io PlayingCards.io Fraction Game Math Learning Center Fractions  

  In this episode, we explore the value of being intentional and specific in your math model choices, as well as several online resources for modeling factorization. Braining Camp Fractions Part I Braining Camp Fractions Part II Tracy's Virtual Fraction Manipulative Video Prime Climb Dan Finkel on Twitter Mechelle Newell's 2021 Tweet Mathigon Polypad Knowledge Hook Prime Line MATHurdays Prime Line Theresa Wills' Prime Line Exploration Video Prime Factor Tiles Prime Factors, HCF and LCM  

  In this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops. New Years Episode 2019 The Myth of Low Kids & High Kids Clothesline Math Mathigon Jay's Photography Website Eat Clean, Run Dirty Podcast Empowered Problem Solving Course Theresa Wills' Global Math Department Workshop Cookie Monster Task The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar Tracy's Twitter Thread of Books Read Hands Down Conversations Book The Right to Say No from Dwayne Reed Grassroots Workshops Robert Kaplinsky on Twitter Clothesline Math Workshop Kristen Acosta on Twitter Kristen Acosta's Website Theresa Wills' Book Clothesline Math Virtual Ideas How to Use Desmos Activity Builder Christelle Rocha on Twitter How to Start a Plan and Take Action Against Racism Kelly Hurst on Twitter The Listening, Inc. The Listening Virtual Conference  

  In this episode, we discuss 5 tools you can use: a Jamboard Clue game, Multiplication by Heart, Math Fact Fluency Companion Website, Steve Wyborney's number sense resources, and the Ten Doors Game. PPT Clue Game Tracy's Jamboard Clue Game Video Explaining Clue Game Multiplication By Heart Mathigon Polypad Dan Finkel Primb Climb Multiplication By Heart Kickstarter Math Fact Fluency MBB Episode 30 Math Fact Fluency Book Math Fact Fluency Companion Website Steve Wyborney's Website Steve Syborney's Number Sense Resources Every Day Estimation Clipboard 41 Esti-Mysteries Ten Doors Game Ten Doors Video Ten Doors Printout Place Value Foam Dice Racko NRICH Advent Calendar Mathigon Puzzle Calendar  

  In this episode, we interview Dr. Mechele Newell, a fourth-grade teacher from Vallejo, California. Mechele Newell on Twitter Elite Public Schools Roboblockly and Math Bridges Math Curriculum Rounding & the Chicken Leading Equity Podcast Hacking School Discipline Education of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935 Becoming the Math Teacher you Wish You'd Had I am Deaf and I can Dance Another interview with Dr. Newell  

  In this episode, we discuss a multiplying decimals number talk as well as creating three-act tasks for your classroom. 8 x 3 Multiplication Chart with Decimals Empowered Problem Solving Course The Arcade Three-Act Task Graham Fletcher's Three-Act Tasks Three-Act Tasks by VA SOL Catherine Castillo's Three-Act Tasks Kendra Lomax's Three-Act Tasks Kristen Acosta's Three-Act Tasks Tracy's Proffitt's Three-Act Tasks Ice Cube Three-Act Task States of Matter Video Halve & Double Number Talk Video Mathematize It! Mandala Three-Act Task Bottle Caps Counting Collections  

  In this episode, we share three more strategies for comparing fractions and a few things to keep in mind when beginning to add fractions. Comparing Fractions PD slides Ruth's multiplication chart for 1/2 Wacom Tablet Braining Camp Manipulatives Sub Sandwich Problem Comparing Fractions Student Version AIMs Education Playing Cards IO Cover Up: A game to play with Pattern blocks Fraction Dice Hexagons Are the Bestagons Shape Bracket Candy Bracket Tripp Using Brackets Zoo Theme Escape Room-ish Task School Mascot Theme Escape Room-ish Task Volcano Theme Escape Room-ish Task Baby Shark on 20K Hertz  

  In this episode, we discuss mental math strategies for subtraction, an elementary social justice math project, and the first two strategies for comparing fractions. The comparing fractions section begins at 25:00. Ruth's Subtraction Strategies Video Sherry Parrish's Number Talks Book SMILE: Seeing Myself In the Library Everywhere Lynchburg Education Foundation First Book Marketplace Allison Krasnow on Twitter Comparing Fractions PD Slides Cuisenaire Rods from MathsBot Braining Camp Pattern Blocks from MathsBot Empowered Problem Solving Braining Camp Deci Blocks Images  

  In this episode we discuss ways we have challenged students who come with exceptional background knowledge and share some favorite resources for tasks. Election Resources Ruth's Decimal Challenges Slides Marcy Cook Puzzles NRICH 1,000th Digit Challenge Perfectly Perilous Maths Math for Smarty Pants Divisibility Rules Envelope Puzzle from Sarah Carter Square Numbers Triangular Numbers Cool Puzzle from Greta (Square, Triangular, etc.) Greta's Original Puzzle Post Pam Harris on Twitter #MathStratChat Slides Assignment Calendar Trick Racetrack Desmos Activity (Comparing Decimals) Episode 5: Warm Up Resources Episode 53: Rich Task Resources MathsBot Jonathan Hall on Twitter ResourceFull Tom Manners on Twitter Don Steward's Site Number Line Challenges (Decimal Scale) Mr. Barton Maths Venn Diagram Tasks Decimal Venn Diagram Reading Numbers in the UK Comparing Fractions PD  

  This is the second in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems. Practical Problems Best Practices Website Graham Fletcher's 3-Act Tasks Kristen Acosta's 3-Act Tasks Catherine Castillo's 3-Act Tasks Tracy's 3-Act Task List by VA SOL (Work in Progress!) Searchable Desmos + MTBOS Activity Bank Desmos 3-Act Task Collection Follow @AstroToya on Twitter My Favorite "No"  

  This is the first in a two-part series where we explore best practices for helping students solve practical problems. Practical Problems Best Practices Website Why we shouldn't use key words for problem solving Mathematize It Numberless Word Problems Fact Fluency Book Jo Boaler explains why math is not about speed Berkley Everett- Math Flips Types of Problems Thinking Blocks Christina Tondevold - CRA Model MathsBot Tripp's MathsBot + Flipgrd Video 76 Trombones (The Music Man)  

  In this episode, we discuss our first couple of weeks back to school. Ruth's school is face to face while Tracy's is all virtual. Frank Peretti's No More Bullies Jelani Memory's A Kids Book About Racism Resources related to attracting and retaining teachers of color Peter Liljedahl's Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces Kyle Pierce's Math is Visual Integer Videos The Five E's Lesson Plan Rainbow Factors Sieve of Eratosthenes Rounding Google Form Ferris Bueller Clip For Teaching Absolute Value Hamilton Article #BlackWomenRockMath  

  In this episode, we share current favorite resources and key takeaways & actions on our journey to becoming anti-racist teachers. Seeing White Podcast Abolitionist Teaching and the Future of Our Schools Abolitionist Teaching Network Sesame Street Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism Town Hall Nick News Presents: Kids, Race, and Unity Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You So You Want to Talk About Race Let’s Talk!: Facilitating Critical Conversations with Students Lynchburg Neighborhood Podcast Episode 19: John Abel on Redlining Just Mercy Phil Vischer: Race in America Phil Vischer's Citations Teach Us All on Netflix 13th on Netflix Teaching Tolerance website Juneteenth on the Black Athlete Podcast Juneteenth on The Daily Podcast Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Intent vs. Impact Video Clip Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland Mahogany Books  

  Black lives matter. Anti-racism Resources Ally Henny's list to answer "What can I do?"  

  In this episode, we interview Katie Johnson, a kindergarten teacher, about the learning and growth she's experienced this year in math instruction. Seesaw Skeleton Keys Flies Rings Spoons Leaves VDOE Rich Tasks VDOE Kindergarten Comparison Task School's First Day of School Sara Van Der Werf Orton-Gillingham Secret Stories Kindergarten Smorgasbord Loom Hyperdocs Raz-Kids Happy Numbers Dragonbox Numbers Mike Flynn's Video Theresa Wills Webinar  

  In this episode, we talk with fourth-grade teacher, Georgianna Cary, about student collaboration in the time of Covid-19, lifelong learning, and more. Esti-Mysteries Steve Wyborney Open Middle Mother Hubbard Open Middle Problem Operations Open Middle Problem Fractions Open Middle Problem Empowered Problem Solving Course Problem Solving Framework Depth of Knowledge with Perimeter Robert Kaplinsky Grassroost Workshop Change Vs. Transition Jo Boaler's YouCubed Jo Boaler's Video About Mistakes Berkeley Everett's Math Visuals Grit Mecabricks BreakoutEDU Live Grit TED Talk  

  In this episode, Ruth & Tracy discuss Edpuzzle and try to model two fraction division strategies. Run Every Street Video Edpuzzle Ruth's Fraction Division Edpuzzle Tracy's Rounding on a Number Line Edpuzzle Jay's Videos About Google Forms Esti-Mysteries Kazoom Esti-Mystery Edited Esti-Mystery for Zoom Lesson Breakout Rooms in Zoom 3 1/2 divided by 2/3 Model 4 3/6 divided by 1 1/2 Kit's Tweet About Fraction Division 1 1/6 divided by 2 1/3 Brick Math LEGO Masters  

  In this episode, we wonder about the best way to assess problem-solving tasks during online education. Recipe Assignment Pocketful of Primary - Google Slides Tricks Bit Paper Fraction Division Google Slides Fraction Division Video CPalms Baking Task Empowered Problem Solving Four Ways to Assess 3-Act Tasks Sliding Board Meme QuaranTiles Christopher Danielson's Truchet Tiles Howie Hua on Twitter  

  In this episode, we discuss our schools' plans for educating at home, two tools for parents, a screen recording site, and Ruth's upcoming week of multiplying fractions. Adilee's Homesick Quote Lynchburg's At Home Learning Site #mathartchallenge Annie Perkins on Twitter Annie Perkins' Website Butterfly Math Art Challenge Origami Butterfly Pictures Origami Paper Origami Ninja Star Mystery Science Loom - Screen Recording Site Learn It - Loom Matt Parker standupmaths - Why do people keep getting this wrong? Ruth's Fraction Multiplication Videos Recipe Assignment  

  In this episode, we share reflections relevant for those working at home, teaching their own kids, coaching, and/or looking for professional development. Casey's Tweet Happy Numbers ST Math Remind Rock Candy from The Sci Guys Floating Expo Marker Flipgrid Pennies Experiement Chemical Change Song Mystery Science Tower Lesson Glitter Slime Recipe Beginner Knitting Video Adilee's Knitted Headband Khan Academy Making Math Moments Academy - Looks like there is a waitlist now Empowered Problem Solving Workshop Hoopla  

  In this episode, we share two geometry stories we use in our classrooms, as well as discuss online education in the age of Carona. Sir Cumference Story Sir Cumference Video SquAre and the Quads AngLegs Force a Copy of a Google File Redeeming the Time Video Proffitt Homeschool Schedule DreamBox Art for Kids Hub Explaining the Brain to Children & Adolescents The West Wing Weekly  

  In this episode, we discuss equivalent fractions, using pattern blocks for fractions, the beginning of homeschooling our kids, and a few favorite math songs. Braining Camp Pattern Block Context Questions Fractions with Pattern Blocks Pattern Blocks Glued Together Math Before Bed Dreambox Kent Haines' Post about DreamBox Drug Bust Task Berkeley Everett's Episode of MBB Old McDonald Had a Pie Matt Parker's Pi Day Video Those are Some Powers of Two Quadratic Formula Song Think of Math Every Day Hey Diddle Diddle Let Me Call You Sweetheart