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If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these aren’t just buzzwords.

Inside this episode:

✔ What it really means to design math that’s real, relevant, and rigorous

✔ A behind-the-scenes look at my Save for Success Project

✔ The litmus test I use to decide if a lesson is worth teaching

💡 Try This: Pick a lesson you’re planning this week. Does it hit all three R’s? If not, choose one area to upgrade.

🎯 Key Takeaway: We don’t do projects because they’re fun—we do them because life is a project.

📥 Resources:

➡️ Save for Success Project (Career + Finance Algebra Activity)

➡️ Free Gold Standard Project Planner

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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Is your math class unforgettable—for the right reasons? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It reminded me that students don’t remember worksheets. They remember moments.

Inside this episode:

✔ How I turned a standard quadratics unit into a project students couldn’t stop talking about

✔ Why cross-curricular work matters more than we give it credit for

✔ A super easy way to make any word problem feel more relevant using AI

💡 Try This: Take one boring textbook word problem and use AI to rewrite it with your students' names and interests. Watch what happens when they feel seen in your lesson.

🎯 Key Takeaway: Want students to remember your class? Start with a moment they’ll care about.

📥 Resources:

➡️ Modern Math Teacher Membership Waitlist

➡️ Real World Rocket Project: Try it Here

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

🍗🥤 What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of today’s conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class.

I’m joined by Clement Townsend, founder of Video Pro Learning, to dive into best practices for educational video projects, why video isn’t just for ELA anymore, and how Google Vids + simple tools can make blended learning approachable—even if you’re new to tech.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why student-created videos work in math classrooms (and how they deepen understanding)
✅ How to overcome tech hesitations + start small with Google Vids or Canva
✅ Real stories of students unlocking engagement in fun, creative ways (hello, nuggets + pop!)
✅ The powerful future-ready skills video projects help build
✅ Why “when students create to learn, they remember for life” should be your new mindset shift

🎯 Key Takeaway: Instructional videos aren’t fluff—they’re a legit way to build creativity, collaboration, and confidence in your math class.

📢 Resources Mentioned:

Learn more at videoprolearning.com

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

😮‍💨 Feeling overwhelmed by finals prep? Whether you’re planning a final exam review for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, today’s episode is here to save your sanity—and your time.

I’m sharing creative, low-prep ideas to get your students engaged and reviewing without the usual stress-fest. Plus, you’ll hear how to use AI + ready-made warm-ups to build review stations and choice boards in a snap.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why a simple “one day per topic” structure is my go-to for finals review
✅ How to set up engaging review stations (and build them fast!)
✅ How to use choice boards for student-driven review
✅ Time-saving AI hacks to streamline your planning
✅ A full week sample plan for stress-free final exam prep

🎯 Key Takeaway: With a little creativity (and a lot of strategy), you can plan a full review week fast—and keep it meaningful, whether you’re prepping Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2.

📥 Mentioned:

• Warm-up + Task Card sets (perfect for stations!) 👉 Shop Task Cards
• My favorite AI Guide 👉Download Now
  
  

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

☀️Summer is almost here—and so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. 😎

In this quick episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming AND asking for your input to help shape the next few months of bite-sized, bingeable episodes.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ Why I created the Summer Series for busy teachers like you
✅ A sneak peek at upcoming topics: PBL, AI hacks, back-to-school prep + more
✅ How to vote + submit your ideas for episodes that YOU want most

🎯 Key Takeaway: This summer’s PD is all about you—real-world strategies, zero overwhelm, and fresh math ideas to set you up for success.

💬 How to Share Your Ideas:
➡ Message me right here in your podcast app (top of the show notes)
➡ DM me on Instagram or Facebook
➡ Vote in the Modern Math Teacher Facebook group poll

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final exam.

We’ll explore simple, meaningful ways to build a growth mindset and foster a strong mathematics mindset—so your students walk away believing they can succeed in math.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why math mindset matters most at the end of the year
✅ 3 easy reflection activities that help students recognize their growth
✅ Simple tweaks to your review routines to build confidence
✅ Language shifts that empower students (and YOU) to finish strong

My Favorite Math Mindset Books 📚
If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of growth mindset and mathematics mindset, these books are my go-to resources:

• Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Mindsets in the Classroom by Mary Cay Ricci
• The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock & Heather Hundley
• Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler

Note: These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through them. I only recommend what I truly love and use!

🎯 Key Takeaway: A few small changes now can make a lasting impact on how your students see themselves as mathematicians.

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

✏️ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? You’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities to keep your students learning (and moving) through the end of the year.

These aren’t just fluff—they’re rigorous, hands-on, and tied directly to key standards for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2.

In this episode, you’ll get:
✅ A full breakdown of my favorite freebies:

• ✈️ Paper Airplane Math
• 🚀 Mini Paper Rocket Launch
• 🎨 Stained Glass Mini Project

✅ Creative ways to stretch these into sub plans, station rotations, or independent projects

✅ Links to grab them all for FREE (yep, 100% free!)

📥 Resources Mentioned:
➡ Paper Airplane Math: Download Now
➡ Mini Rocket Launch: Download Now
➡ Stained Glass Mini: Download Now

🎯 Key Takeaway: The last weeks of school can be fun, focused, and free—while still keeping the rigor.

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!

Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!

What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by keeping it 100% real?

In this milestone episode, I’m looking back on 15 real, raw, and totally relatable teaching moments from the past 15 years of my math classroom. From launching tennis balls across fields (oops) to learning the hard way why some things can’t be gray (looking at you, cell phones), I’m sharing the funny fails, the powerful lessons, and the mindset shifts that helped me grow into the teacher I am today.

Whether you’re in year 1 or year 20, this one’s for YOU. Let’s celebrate the work we do—and all the messy, beautiful moments in between.

🎧 In this episode, I share:

• Why lesson plans aren’t everything (but routines are)
• The truth about curriculum vs. instructional practices
• What I learned by literally becoming a projectile target 💀
• When to loosen up—and when to tighten up
• Why big kids need fun just as much as littles
• And 10+ other lessons from the classroom trenches

🔗 Links + Resources

• 📺 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moorethanjustx/videos
  
  
• 👇 Join the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modern-math-teacher

❤️ Thanks for being part of this podcast journey! Leave a review or share this episode with a teacher friend who needs a boost!

This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.

Connect with Kristen:

• Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustx
• Join the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers Movement

More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!