DebateMath Podcast

Mar 20 2025 41 ep. 52 mins 110
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Bringing together educators with opposing viewpoints to have a discussion and explore the arguments

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Debate 37 - Dump the Algorithms?

Mar 20 2025 58 mins  
Send us a text Math is full of algorithms. These are generalized procedures or sets of rules to be followed in solving problems of a given type. From the standard algorithms for subtraction and long division in elementary school all the way to the distance formula and the quadratic formula in high school, algorithms are a part of the mathematics curriculum. However, some may ask: s

Debate 36 - Narrow the Grade Bands?

Feb 20 2025 57 mins  
Send us a text How narrow should we make the grade bands for teacher certification? When teachers get their certification in a state, it is usually for a specific subject and/or grade band. For instance, a teacher may get a certification in K-8 Elementary Teaching or 7-12 Math Instruction. These bands vary by state and change over time. So what is the ideal set of grade bands? List

Debate 35 - Creating Belonging in Math Class?

Dec 19 2024 76 mins  
Send us a text As we’ve done in the past, we wanted to end the year by bringing together a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable to reflect on the past debates and also engage in a discussion around a central question. This year’s question is: How do we help students feel that they belong in math class? Follow Melissa Dean on Twitter & Instagram: @Dean_of_mat

Debate 34 - Should Politics Be Avoided in Math Class?

Oct 15 2024 60 mins  
Send us a text At the time of this recording, we are in an election year and political ads are everywhere. As we get closer to November 2024, it is harder and harder to avoid. Now, while you may not think of math as a course that intersects with political topics, teachers may find it coming up in many ways. So for this episode we gathered a panel of educators to give us advice on t

Debate 33 - Is NCTM Worth It?

Sep 19 2024 73 mins  
Send us a text The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, or NCTM, is the world's largest mathematics education organization. While many math teachers are members of this organization and may attend its national conference, others do not. Maybe you are someone who has wondered whether or not to join? We wanted to explore this idea more in our latest debate: Is an NCTM members

Hot Seat #4 - Is Data Science a Rigorous Course?

Aug 22 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text For our final “Hot Seat” of 2024, we wanted to lean into the topic of data science. It’s starting to become a course offered in high schools, but some may wonder if it is a rigorous pathway for students. Is Calculus still the most rigorous course for high school students? We want to hear from our guests from DataScience4Everyone, asking them: Is Data Science as

Hot Seat #3 - Are Problem-Based Lessons Essential?

Aug 08 2024 45 mins  
Send us a text Do you know what Problem-Based Lessons are? And more importantly, do you think they are important? For this Hot Seat, we hear from educators Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr on why they think: Problem Based Lessons are Essential. Follow the Make Math Moments PodcastCheck out Problem-Based Lessons on: makemathmoments.comTake the report at makemathmoments.com/reportFollow Kyle

Hot Seat #2 - Is It OK to Quit Teaching?

Jul 17 2024 57 mins  
Send us a text For this next Hot Seat debate, we talk about the complicated decision to leave education. With many teachers leaving or considering leaving the profession, we brought on two former educators–Laila Nur & Justin Aion–to debate the question: Is it OK to quit teaching? Follow Laila on Twitter: @mslailanur or check out her website: www.mslailanur.comFollow Justin

Hot Seat #1 - Is Math Dead?

Jul 03 2024 37 mins  
Send us a text Welcome to our very first Hot Seat debate! In this debate we hear from Sunil Singh and explore his idea that: Math is Dead! Follow Sunil on Twitter: @MathgardenCheck out Sunil’s Website: www.mathsings.comListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts. Don’t forget to check out the video version of th

Debate 28 - A 4-Day School Week?

Jun 13 2024 49 mins  
Send us a text You may have heard news of schools and districts that are switching to a 4 day school week. There are claims of improved teacher retention or reduced costs. However, this is a highly debated topic. So we invited four guests to share their thoughts on the debate: Let's Switch to a 4-Day School Week! Resources Referenced in this Episode Follow Jodie on Twitter or Linke