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Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real, relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the biggest cultural events of the year! 🙌

In this episode, we’ll cover:
✔️ Why real-world math matters and how it transforms engagement in your classroom.
✔️ How sports-themed lessons (like the Super Bowl Project) tie into math concepts like probability, stats, and graphing.
✔️ Actionable ideas you can use tomorrow to connect math to sports—even if you don’t grab the resource!

💡 Key Takeaway: Lean into current events and trending topics to help students find the relevance of math in their lives. Whether it’s a full project, warm-up routine, or student-driven data collection, the goal is to show your students that math is everywhere!

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Football Project on TpT
➡️ Football-Themed Warm-Ups on TpT

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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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This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Rob Barnett, a former teacher, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), and author of the brand-new book Meet Every Learner’s Needs. Rob has dedicated his career to empowering educators with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of every student.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ Rob’s journey into teaching and the challenges that shaped his approach.
✨ The inspiring story behind the Modern Classrooms Project and its revolutionary model.
✨ Key strategies from Meet Every Learner’s Needs, including how to redesign lessons, courses, and instruction to engage every student.
✨ How teachers can balance supporting struggling learners and challenging advanced students.
✨ Practical steps for implementing the Modern Classroom model in your classroom right away.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a school leader, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you transform your teaching practice and meet the needs of all learners.

Resources Mentioned:
📘 Grab Rob’s book, Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Pre-Order Now
🌐 Learn more about the Modern Classrooms Project
📧 Join the Substack and stay up to date on all things Meet Every Learner’s Needs

• Meet Every Learner's Needs (preorder link)
• https://www.meeteverylearnersneeds.org/ (book website)
• https://meeteverylearnersneeds.substack.com/ (newsletter)

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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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Want to make math feel relevant? In this episode, Kristen shares tips for connecting math lessons to students’ lives and interests. Plus, learn how to use AI tools to find real-world examples and data to bring into your classroom!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why real-world connections boost student engagement
• How to use AI to create relevant lessons
• Examples of real-world math projects

🔗 Links:
Super Bowl Math Activity

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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!