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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... more

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Episodes

84. Breaking the Cycle of Math Anxiety and Rethinking Traditional Teaching Practices

Today we are joined by Juliana Tapper. Tune in as we dive into the roots of math anxiety and trauma,... more

12 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
83. How to Integrate Discovery & Hands-on Learning in Your Math Classroom

One of my favorite and sometimes hardest things to do in the classroom is let students explore math. In today’s... more

16 Oct 2024 · 11 minutes
82. Ditching Guided Notes for More Effective Practices

Guided notes strive to help students better learn and participate in math class. But what if they are actually hurting... more

23 Sep 2024 · 14 minutes
The Importance of "When Done" Tasks for Students

For me, one of the most dreaded questions from a student is “What do I do now?” Mostly because in... more

16 Sep 2024 · 12 minutes
Erase Apathy by using Whiteboards in your Math Class

Who doesn’t love using whiteboards? I have fond memories as a kid going to my mom’s classroom during the summer... more

09 Sep 2024 · 16 minutes
Elevating Turn & Talk to Musical Partners

Have you done a “turn and talk” with your students? How did it go? Getting students to talk academically with... more

02 Sep 2024 · 14 minutes
One Minute Hack to Get Students Prepared

Don’t let August and September fool you. The number of students prepared for class when the bell rings dwindles as... more

26 Aug 2024 · 12 minutes
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... more

19 Aug 2024 · 20 minutes
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... more

12 Aug 2024 · 15 minutes
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... more

05 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
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... more

10 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
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... more

11 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
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... more

05 Sep 2023 · 12 minutes
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... more

28 Aug 2023 · 18 minutes
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... more

21 Aug 2023 · 21 minutes
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... more

14 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
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... more

08 Aug 2023 · 17 minutes
Activities for the First Week of School

Ready for the beginning of the school year? If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you might already have... more

31 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
Hidden Google Apps that Save You Time with Lauren Ellis

As a teacher, who wouldn't want to save time? So that’s why I invited Lauren Ellis on to the show... more

27 Jul 2023 · 36 minutes
65. Keeping Your Subs Coming Back (Even During a Sub Shortage) with Kelsey Sorenson

Feeling guilty for having to take a sick day? Kelsey Sorenson is here to talk about the best way to... more

26 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
64. Building Your Assessment Strategy with Cassandra Harris

The foundation of any good data strategy is the assessments you give your students. In today's episode, we are joined... more

23 May 2023 · 26 minutes
63. The Cake Walk Math Review Game

The end of the year is no cake walk…but I’ll tell you what is! This review game. In today’s episode,... more

16 May 2023 · 15 minutes
62. Benefits of Using Math Centers with Kelsey Hardwick

Are you looking for a new way to simultaneously meet the needs of your lower learners, on grade level learners,... more

09 May 2023 · 21 minutes
61. Creating Interactive Math Activities for Your Students with Annette Kuperus

Back in episode 56, we talked about leveling up your curriculum to meet the needs of your students and engage... more

24 Apr 2023 · 24 minutes
60. Three Things Every Math Class Needs

As teachers, we are bombarded with people telling us what needs to be done in our classrooms. But when we're... more

17 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
59. Building Student Self-Efficacy in Math

What if I told you that I found the key to your students' math success? It would be hard to... more

10 Apr 2023 · 43 minutes
58. The Paper Bag Review Game

Ready for state testing? I'm not! But whether we are ready or not, with state testing coming up, we are... more

03 Apr 2023 · 18 minutes
57. Supporting Gifted & Talented Students in Your Math Classroom

Did you know that 10% of students are considered gifted? Not just in a “wow they are really smart!” way,... more

27 Mar 2023 · 22 minutes
56. Making Your School Curriculum More Engaging

Raise your hand if you like your school's math curriculum. Yup...not many hands raised! That's because the majority of textbooks... more

21 Mar 2023 · 16 minutes
55. Simple Ways to Implement Choice in the Math Classroom

Today’s episode is one that I am thrilled to share with you because it is something that I know is... more

13 Mar 2023 · 23 minutes
54. Adding Movement to Increase Engagement in the Math Classroom

It’s time to take a stand! Quite literally actually. In today’s episode, I am going to be sharing what I... more

06 Mar 2023 · 18 minutes
53. The Math Workshop Model for Middle School

The one thing that all of us teachers need is more time. More time to plan, to grade, and to... more

27 Feb 2023 · 24 minutes
52. Cultivating Creativity in the Math Classroom

When you see math class in movies and tv shows, do you recall how it’s depicted? Typically as a boring... more

22 Feb 2023 · 20 minutes
51. Turning Worksheets into Games Students Want to Play

Put the magic back into math worksheets by turning them into games! In this episode, Brooklyn, from Brooklyn's Brightest, shares... more

13 Feb 2023 · 26 minutes
50. Three Things I Wish I Knew

WOW! It is wild that we have reached 50 episodes of Solving for the Undefined Podcast. In celebration of this... more

06 Feb 2023 · 18 minutes
49. The Power of Rough Draft Thinking in the Math Classroom

Here's my 2nd best teacher tip: utilize rough draft thinking as an essential practice in your math classroom.  What started off... more

31 Jan 2023 · 13 minutes
48. Prepping Students for Life with Project Based Assessments

How often do you get this question from your students? When am I going to use this in real life? In... more

23 Jan 2023 · 19 minutes
47. The Unfair Game in Math Class

Looking for a math review game to wrap up a unit? The Unfair Game is the perfect game to keep... more

16 Jan 2023 · 15 minutes
46. Strategic Questioning in Math to Further Student Thinking

Wondering how to use strategic questioning in math to further student thinking? In this episode, Mona Iehl and I share... more

09 Jan 2023 · 34 minutes
45. Math Education Trend Predictions for 2023

What better way to start of 2023 than to predict what could happen this year? In today's episode I share... more

02 Jan 2023 · 14 minutes
44. Math Tasks for Critical Thinking

How soon after the bell rings do your students start to think critically about math? In today's episode, I share... more

10 Oct 2022 · 12 minutes
43. How Consistency is the Foundation for Student Success

Kids feel safer and perform better when there is consistency in the classroom. In today's episode, I share 3 ways... more

20 Sep 2022 · 15 minutes
42. How High Should Your Expectations be?

One of the four major correlations of positive student outcomes is teachers having high expectations for their students. But what... more

06 Sep 2022 · 12 minutes
41. Cognitive Demand Students Need

Are the problems you're assigning students actually worth their time? If there's no cognitive demand, it might be a time... more

30 Aug 2022 · 15 minutes
40. Homework, Yay or Nay?

Homework is a complex topic that is highly debated in the education space. Today we talk about the pros, cons,... more

23 Aug 2022 · 12 minutes
39. Team Builders for the Beginning of the Year

Building connections that first week of school is vital in building the foundation of trust. Team building activities are a... more

16 Aug 2022 · 22 minutes
38. Powerful Phrases for a Positive Impact on Students

Think back to an emotion-packed moment. Do you remember everything that was said or how the words made you feel?... more

01 Aug 2022 · 16 minutes
37. Using Daily Slides as a Secondary Teacher

As teachers, we know that going visual is the best thing since sliced-bread. But are you using them to their... more

28 Jul 2022 · 17 minutes
36. Math Manipulative Must-Haves

Looking for ways to make math more visual and hands-on? In today's episode I share the 7 manipulatives that have... more

12 Jul 2022 · 17 minutes
35. Summer Reading List for Math Teachers

It seems that summer time is the only time I make reading a priority. In today's episode, I share my... more

05 Jul 2022 · 17 minutes
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Building connections that first week of school is vital in building the foundation of trust. Team building activities are a way to... more