Mastering Math with Project Based Learning:
Why Now is the Ideal Time to Try
Episode Summary:
Welcome to an exciting episode that will transform your math classroom! Join us as we explore the power of project based learning (PBL) and why it’s the perfect time to dive in. Get ready to unleash the full potential of your students’ mathematical minds with engaging, real-world applications.
First up, we dive into the benefits of PBL, from increased student engagement to the development of critical thinking skills. Discover how project based learning connects math to real-world relevance, answering the age-old question of “when am I ever going to need this?”
Inside the episode, I also share some of my classroom-tested project based learning examples that foster global awareness, explore exponential growth, and tackle statistics-based debates!
Then we will wrap it up by chatting provide strategies to overcome common implementation challenges, such as time management and assessment. Learning how to break down projects into manageable milestones and align assessments with curriculum standards. Digging into the role of technology in enhancing PBL experiences, from using AI to design projects to gathering assessment evidence through digital tools.
It’s time to revolutionize your math classroom, empower diverse learners, and equip them with the problem-solving skills needed for the modern world. Join us on this journey to master math with project-based learning!
Topics covered in today’s episode include:
- Unleashing the benefits of project based learning in the math classroom
- Boosting student engagement and critical thinking skills through PBL
- Connecting math to real-world relevance and practical applications
- Overcoming implementation challenges and strategies for success
- How project based learning boosts student confidence as they overcome math anxiety
- Harnessing technology to enhance the PBL experience
Resources Mentioned:
- Gold Standard Project Planner: moorethanjustx.com/projectplanner
Related Episodes/Blog Posts:
- Episode 1, Unleashing the Potential: AIs Transformative Role in Math Lesson Planning
- On the blog: How to Use Project Based Learning to Teach Math
- On the blog: 7 Steps to Project Based Learning
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!
