S6-E07: Building math fluency through games

S6-E07: Building math fluency through games

Author: Bethany Lockhart Johnson and Dan Meyer December 13, 2023 Duration: 56:54
Join Math Teacher Lounge as we continue our season-long discussion on math fluency with a special live recording at NCTM 2023. In this episode, our guest, Jennifer Bay-Williams Ph.D., and Dan dive into math fluency games to discuss how we bring joy into the classroom while building math fluency. For more from Jennifer, check out the following resources: Discover more math fluency games with Jennifer’s book, Math Fact Fluency: 60+ Games and Assessment Tools to Support Learning and Retention.M...

Tune into Math Teacher Lounge, a space where the real conversations about K-12 math education happen. Co-hosts Bethany Lockhart Johnson and Dan Meyer bring their distinct classroom experiences and thoughtful perspectives to every biweekly discussion, creating a podcast that feels less like a formal lecture and more like a valuable planning period with colleagues. They are joined by a variety of guests to unpack the nuanced challenges and opportunities in teaching math, moving beyond simple tips to explore the deeper principles of how students learn and how educators can adapt. The dialogue is grounded in the practical realities of the classroom while also considering broader educational shifts. You’ll hear authentic reflections on everything from specific mathematical concepts and lesson design to the broader professional journey of teaching. This podcast serves as a professional learning community in audio form, offering camaraderie and substantive ideas for educators looking to refine their practice. For ongoing conversation, find Bethany and Dan along with other listeners on social media. New episodes arrive every other week, providing a consistent source of inspiration and thoughtful analysis for math teachers at every grade level.
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S3 - 01. Making math viral with Howie Hua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:01
In this episode Howie Hua (you may know him from his viral TikTok videos) joins Bethany Lockhart Johnson and Dan Meyer to discuss making math accessible for students through multiple social media platforms, creating an e…