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DebateMath PodcastFast Break #2 - What is the Best Manipulative for Fractions?Text us your thoughts!In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited each of our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action!You can find Robert Kaplinsky on social media: @RobertKaplinsky and check out more of his work at OpenMiddle.com and GrassrootsWorkshops.com Follow Courtney Flessner on Bluesky: @cfless or on Instagram: @Matha...
2026-02-1803 min
DebateMath PodcastDebate 49 - Is Math Ed Broken?Text us your thoughts!Math has often been seen as the universal language — a foundation of science, technology, and problem-solving. But it’s also often a source of struggle, frustration, and even fear for thousands of students. So what’s going on? Is there a problem with how we teach math? Or is this criticism missing the point — overlooking the structure, logic, and discipline that make math so powerful in the first place? Some say we’re losing rigor in the name of relevance; others say we’ve clung too tightly to outdated methods that no longer serve our st...
2026-02-1255 min
Consumer Finance MonitorThe CFPB's Most Ambitious Regulatory Agenda Ever – Part 1Today's episode features Part 1 of our November 4 webinar, "The CFPB's Most Ambitious Regulatory Agenda Ever." In this packed episode, our expert panel breaks down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's largest and boldest regulatory agenda to date. Discussing an unprecedented lineup of 24 rulemaking items that could reshape the consumer financial services industry. What's Included: Unprecedented Regulatory Activity: We unpack why this semi-annual agenda stands out, the record number of proposed rules, and what this means for financial institutions, FinTechs, and consumers alike. Hot Topics Covered: From sweeping changes in mortgage servicing to open banking (1033 of...
2025-12-1845 min
Math TherapyHow to find the "why" in math class w/ Mike FlynnSend us a text! (US messaging rates apply)When Mike Flynn started teaching, math was just one of many subjects he had to guide his students through. The problem was, the way he was taught math made him hate it! But when a new career opportunity gave him the chance at a much deeper understanding of the concepts and a reason "why" they mattered in the real world, Mike realized that he wasn't confined to just teaching the way he was taught - he could give students and teachers the chance to value math right fr...
2025-09-2549 min
Learning Through MathAcceleration?2025 Winter Book Club Sign-Up FormMath and Other Things PodcastThe Case Against Acceleration - Robert KaplinskyRethinking Giftedness Film - YouCubedAMP It Up! Making the Case for Accelerated Pathways in the Elementary School
2025-01-261h 02
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | WFMTKate Liu, pianoPianist Kate Liu performs works by Franz Liszt, Alexander Scriabin, and Frederick Chopin, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago.
Kate Liu gained international acclaim after winning the Bronze Medal and Best Mazurka Prize at the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Poland. She was also awarded the audience favorite prize voted by the Polish public on the Polish National Radio.
As a soloist, Kate has performed in many important venues, such as the Seoul Arts Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Carnegie’s Weill Hall, Severance Hall in Cleveland, La Maison Symphonique de Mo...
2025-01-0849 min
Mix and MathFrom Reluctant to Engaged Problem Solvers with Robert KaplinskyProblem-solving is one of the most important skills we teach in math classrooms. But even though we know just how valuable it is, developing students' problem-solving skills can be challenging! I sat down with Robert Kaplinsky, co-founder of the Open Middle website and author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking. He's also the founder and president of Grassroots Workshops and an incredible keynote speaker to educators around the world. In this interview, we talk about everything from getting started with problem-based lessons to supporting students who appear unengaged or unwilling to give problems a...
2024-10-2247 min
Rounding UpSeason 3 | Episode 1 - Grouping Practices That Promote Efficacy & Knowledge Transfer - Guest: Dr. Peter LiljedahlDr. Peter Liljedahl, Grouping Practices That Promote Efficacy & Knowledge Transfer ROUNDING UP: SEASON 3 | EPISODE 1 We know from research that student collaboration can have a powerful impact on learning. That said, how we group students for collaboration matters — a lot. Today we're talking with Dr. Peter Liljedahl, author of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics , about how educators can form productive, collaborative groups in their classrooms. BIOGRAPHY Peter Liljedahl is a professor of mathematics education in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and author of the best-selling book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K–12: 14 Teaching Practices for...
2024-09-0544 min
MathsTalk by AMSI SchoolsIdentifying Quality Maths ResourcesIn this episode of MathsTalk, Host, Leanne McMahon speaks with Cass Lowry, a PhD candidate researching the identification of high-quality mathematics resources. Cass shares her experiences at major conferences and discusses the need for a framework to help teachers discern effective math resources in the rapidly expanding online space. She highlights the importance of balancing problem-solving and explicit teaching and mentions her current research efforts, including a survey for Australian teachers. Cass also shares her top three maths websites, books and hands-on resources, :
Please help Cass by completing her survey: https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/QMR-survey
2024-08-2730 min
Room to Grow - a Math PodcastMaking Sense of MathematicsIn this episode of Room to Grow, our hosts discuss ways to support student sense-making in teaching and learning mathematics. Building out on the ideas shared in Episode 3 of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie dive more deeply into what it means for students to “make sense of mathematics.” They discuss what it looks and sounds like when students are making sense, as opposed to just repeating back learned ideas, and consider which classroom structures and teacher moves might best support students’ sense-making. They acknowledge that sense-making is not more or less important than learning mathem...
2024-05-1440 min
Teaching Like Ted LassoTeaching Like Ted Lasso Episode 6 Extra (part 3)DescriptionJohn and Dave discuss the final 6 episodes of Ted Lasso, season 3, and how they apply to teaching and learning. We try to connect our Teaching Like Ted Lasso themes (play, curiosity, teamwork, vulnerability, discourse, and social and emotional learning) to some of the story arcs addressed in these episodes.Video: https://youtu.be/fqB5w7WBkeMShow Notes for Episode 6 - Season 3 Retrospective Part 3GVSU Study Abroad in Tanzania: https://www.gvsu.edu/pcket/study-abroad-in-tanzania-9.htmHamisi Moh’d’s Travel Company: https://www.tirelesstravelssafari.comTed L...
2023-06-1336 minMath TherapyHow struggle leads to growth w/ Robert KaplinskySend us a text! (US messaging rates apply)Think of this week's episode as a kind of reverse palate cleanser ... Vanessa and today's guest Robert Kaplinsky more than make up for the lack of swearing last week! What got them fired up? Oh, just the systemic barriers to educational reform and the lack of support for both teachers and students when it comes to working through math anxiety ... But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom; Robert is certain that if we make math more practical to daily life and more welcoming to a div...
2023-06-0838 min
Teaching Like Ted LassoLive RetrospectiveDescriptionOn February 25, 2023, we hosted a live episode of Teaching Like Ted Lasso at the Math in Action Conference on the campus of Grand Valley State University. We showed clips from the first five episodes and heard from teachers how they saw their professional vision and practice connecting to the themes of those episodes: Play, Curiosity, Teamwork, Vulnerability, and Discourse.Video: https://youtu.be/C5Gy55STHoI Show Notes for Episode 6 LIVE RetrospectiveMath in Action: https://www.gvsu.edu/mathinaction/Dr. Brette Garner Keynote Information: https://www.g...
2023-03-0431 minMathsTalk by AMSI SchoolsGreat, easy and flexible classroom activities.Host Leanne McMahon has a long awaited discussion with Maths educator and former AMSI Schools Mathematics Advisor Cass Lowry about great Maths activities that are flexible enough to be done in the classroom, in hybrid mode or via remote learning. This conversation took place when schools were moving to remote learning daily and teachers needed to be able to switch easily and without taking hours in preparation.
The activities are as timely today as they were then and Cass gives some fabulous ideas on how they can be used in both primary and secondary settings.
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2023-02-2229 min
Learning Through MathWhat is ChatGPT?ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue13 Rules That ExpireAvoiding the Ineffective Keyword StrategyKey Words are Evil by Juli Dixon – DNA MATH.How Old Is The Shepherd? - Robert KaplinskyOpen Middle
2023-01-2230 min
ALN Math TalkS3-E11: Robert Kaplinsky - Open Middle Math and the Future of Professional DevelopmentJohn and TJ sit down with Robert Kaplinsky to discuss his math journey and the future of professional development.
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2023-01-1650 min
Adding to the EquationEpisode 6: Changing Assessment & Bringing Joy into High School Mathematics with Dave MartinWe chat with Dave Martin about Outcome Based Assessment and Teaching & Learning Mathematics in High School. Dave shares with us pieces of his journey on changing his assessment & instruction practices as a high school math teacher and how this impacted him & his students.Dave Martin has a Master of Mathematics Degree in Education, has been teaching for 16 years, during which time, he was nominated for Teacher of Excellence in Alberta, has spoken across North America, and has successfully removed most grades in most of his high school math courses. Dave has taught grades 6-12, was one of the...
2022-11-2534 min
Teaching Like Ted LassoTeaching Like Ted Lasso Episode 2 BonusRobert Kaplinsky talks with John about teachers being curious about students’ lives beyond the classroom. In particular, they discuss Robert’s presentation with Rosalba Serrano at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 5 Struggles Your Foster Students Wished You Knew. Show Notes for Episode 2 Be Curious Bonus IMBD: “Rainbow” episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14968642/?ref_=ttep_ep5Robert Kaplinsky on Twitter: @robertkaplinskyRobert Kaplinsky’s website: https://robertkaplinsky.comGrassroots Workshops: https://grassrootsworkshops.comOpen Middle: https://www.openmiddle.comReflections on a Year of #Observe...
2022-11-1620 min
The MCIULearns PodcastCreating Excitement in the Mathematics Classroom with Robert KaplinskyMCIU kicks off the new season of the OPL Podcast with special guest, Robert Kaplinsky. Robert shares his background, interests, and steps educators are taking with the open-middle and #observeme movements. Robert comes to MCIU later in the fall of 2022, more information can be found on the MCIU Learning Network here: https://learn.mciu.org/robert-kaplinsky-oct22/.
2022-08-2322 min
Lesson: Impossible - An Exploration of Educational InnovationAgent Robert Kaplinsky (#ObserveMe)Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to join the global #ObserveMe movement by requesting constructive feedback from your colleagues. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Robert Kaplinsky
In our conversation we discuss:
1️⃣ The origins of the #ObserveMe movement
2️⃣ Why we need to rethink how we ask for feedback and why it matters
3️⃣ The role of the observer
Click here for links and resources mentioned in the episode or more information about the podcast. Click here for Lesson: Impossible’s b...
2022-04-0431 min
Making Math Moments That MatterThe Transition From Gradual Release to Problem Based Learning - An Interview with Jordan RappaportWe chat with Jordan Rappaport - a teacher from Toronto, Ontario. Jordan’s journey stretches from traditional teacher to Make Math Moment Academy member to regional presenter and most recently, a new member of the Make Math Moments Curriculum Writing Team. In this episode Jordan shares his expertise on how to begin the transformation from an “I do, we do, you do” lesson structure to a problem based lesson format, where and how to get started with problem based lessons, and he shares a strategy you can use to ensure you meet the needs of all students in your c...
2021-08-0951 minMaking Math Moments That MatterThe Transition From Gradual Release to Problem Based Learning - An Interview with Jordan RappaportWe chat with Jordan Rappaport - a teacher from Toronto, Ontario. Jordan’s journey stretches from traditional teacher to Make Math Moment Academy member to regional presenter and most recently, a new member of the Make Math Moments Curriculum Writing Team. In this episode Jordan shares his expertise on how to begin the transformation from an “I do, we do, you do” lesson structure to a problem based lesson format, where and how to get started with problem based lessons, and he shares a strategy you can use to ensure you meet the needs of all students in your c...
2021-08-0952 min
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset17 Takeaways from Season 3!In this episode we look back at some of the amazing things shared by my Season 3 guests! 17 awesome educators joined me on the podcast during 2020-21 school year and this is our chance to reflect on the great educational technology insights that they shared! ***FIXED AUDIO*** Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-s3finale1 Get on the Season 3 Finale Episode, Part 2! (1) Duct Taper Success Story, (2) Favorite EdTech Takeaway, (3) Favorite SoapBox Moment, (4) Favorite Giggle Moment FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape 7:56 - Holly Clark - episode link 10:44 - Dee Lanier - episode link Sneak Peek… Ed...
2021-07-301h 28
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset17 Takeaways from Season 3!In this episode we look back at some of the amazing things shared by my Season 3 guests! 17 awesome educators joined me on the podcast during 2020-21 school year and this is our chance to reflect on the great educational technology insights that they shared! Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-s3finale1 Get on the Season 3 Finale Episode, Part 2! (1) Duct Taper Success Story, (2) Favorite EdTech Takeaway, (3) Favorite SoapBox Moment, (4) Favorite Giggle Moment FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape Holly Clark - 7:56 - episode link Dee Lanier - 10:44 - episode link Sneak Peek… Educational Duct Tape: An Ed...
2021-07-301h 28
DivingDeepEDUPam Harris: talking real mathWhat is real math? Pam Harris chats with Rob Schwartz, Macie Basom, and myself about this important issue. We discuss the characteristics of real math and more importantly - how can real math be brought to the classroom? The conversation also considers the role of algorithms within math instruction and alternative ways to engage and teach concepts. The conversation inspires and provides practical application. Post a review. Subscribe. Pam Harris is a professor, author, podcast host, presenter, and founder of math is figure out able - check her out at...
2021-05-1759 min
Ready Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersImproving Teaching Practice with Robert KaplinskyIf you are looking to re-energize the way you think about teaching look no further than Nick's discussion with Robert Kaplinsky. Join Nick as he speaks with Robert about the small changes any teacher can make right now that will have a massive impact on the way we deliver material and interact with our students as we head into a new year. Help celebrate 1 year of Ready, Set, Growth by listening to Nick speak with one of the most influential figures that have helped shape the way he sees math and a better way of teaching it. ...
2021-01-2531 min
Math Before BreakfastEp 84: Looking Back, Moving ForwardIn this episode, we share our reflections on New Years and recent PD we completed through Grassroots Workshops.New Years Episode 2019The Myth of Low Kids & High KidsClothesline MathMathigonJay's Photography WebsiteEat Clean, Run Dirty PodcastEmpowered Problem Solving CourseTheresa Wills' Global Math Department WorkshopCookie Monster TaskThe Art of Coaching by Elena AguilarTracy's Twitter Thread of Books ReadHands Down Conversations BookThe Right to Say...
2021-01-1000 min
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration MindsetRobert Kaplinsky: Teaching Mathematical Problem-Solving Digitally#EduDuctTape S03-E049 Episode Notes Available at: jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-49 Episode Sponsors: PolyUp.com - Fall Math and STEM Challenge - Visit PolyUp.com and click apply for a grant, or AVID schools sign up via polyup.com/c/AVIDrocks TextHelp - Sign up for a free EquatIO teacher account at text.help/equatio-fft Today's Guest: Robert Kaplinsky Robert has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher, teacher specialist, instructor for the UCLA, and presenter at conferences around the world. He's the author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking and created the #ObserveMe movement...
2020-11-181h 09
Teaching Math Teaching PodcastEpisode 29: Keith Nabb: Teaching Mathematics in a Two-Year CollegeKeith Nabb shares his experiences in preparing teachers and teaching mathematics in two-year colleges. He has involved his students as co-authors in research. One example is a recent article about the Condo Problem, published in the September 2020 issue of Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (Volume 113, Issue 9).
Keith is also interested in expanding the construct of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching to early college mathematics, particularly in remedial and developmental mathematics settings. See here for the article in Connections.
Keith's website is https://www.keithnabb.com/
Other links mentioned in this podcast:
Dan Meyer's 3 Act...
2020-10-0829 minLesson: Impossible - An Exploration of Educational InnovationAgent JoAnna Castellano (Conceptual Math)Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to explore how to increase engagement, lessen anxiety, and create real-world connections by teaching math through a Conceptual Based Instructional Model. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is JoAnna Castellano of New Brunswick, New Jersey.
A transcript is available for this episode.
In this episode we discuss:
JoAnna’s path to teaching
Her pedagogical perspective: student agency, productive struggle, teacher as facilitator, providing real-world context
An example question using the Pythagorean theorem with Benjamin Watson’s tackle saving touchdown
How to diffe...
2020-06-1431 min
Teacher's CornerOpen Middle ® Math with Robert KaplinskyImagine that you assign a math problem and your students, instead of getting discouraged after not solving it on the first attempt, start working harder—as if on a quest to figure out the answer. What could possibly make this fantastic scenario come true? The answer is: Open Middle ® Math by Robert Kaplinsky. With these practical and intuitive strategies, extensive resources, and Robert's own stories about his journey learning to use Open Middle math problems successfully, you will be able to support, challenge, and motivate all your students. Today's Teachers Corner features Robert reading the Intr...
2020-05-2919 min
Mr Barton Maths Podcast#114 Robert Kaplinsky: Depth of Knowledge, Open Middle Problems and effective CPDRobert is a US maths educationalist and all round legend. He is the brains behind the Open Middle website, and the depth of knowledge framework. In this episode we delve deep into problem solving using those two key ideas as a stimulus, and also discuss effective CPD. It is a good one!
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/robert-kaplinky-depth-of-knowledge-open-middle-problems-and-effective-cpd/
2020-05-222h 19Math Before BreakfastEp 71: Cut Off in the Middle of a Marathon (with Georgianna Carey)In this episode, we talk with fourth-grade teacher, Georgianna Cary, about student collaboration in the time of Covid-19, lifelong learning, and more.Esti-MysteriesSteve WyborneyOpen MiddleMother Hubbard Open Middle ProblemOperations Open Middle ProblemFractions Open Middle ProblemEmpowered Problem Solving CourseProblem Solving FrameworkDepth of Knowledge with PerimeterRobert KaplinskyGrassroost WorkshopChange Vs. TransitionJo Boaler's YouCubedJo Boaler's Video About MistakesBerkeley Everett's...
2020-05-0300 min
Teach Better Talk157: Every day is different. - Brian Bates chats with us about finding what you're meant to do, going with the flow, and appreciating that every day is different.Digital Learning Coordinator, Brian Bates, chats with us about finding what you're meant to do, going with the flow, and appreciating that every day is different.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/brianbates
Episode Highlights
1:01 - Talking about Spring break...before we knew that almost everyone would be on a much longer break from their classrooms. Get
9:06 - Previewing the episode with Brian Bates.
12:36 - Brian introduces himself.
15:03 - Brian's failure: Realizing administration wasn't the right fit.
18:08 - Brian's success: Realizing he made the right decision.
19:29 - What's keeping Brian excited about education right...
2020-03-2329 min
The Make Learning Magical PodcastRobert KaplinskyIn this episode I chat with the incredible Robert Kaplinsky. Robert has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher, teacher specialist for the Downey Unified School District, an instructor for University of California, LA, and a presenter at conferences around the world. He co-founded the website Open Middle, has been published in Edutopia and Education Week, is the author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, and created the #ObserveMe movement. He is also the president of Grassroots workshops: a company that provides flexible online workshops for educators.
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2020-03-2033 min
EduMagic Future Teacher PodcastThe more that you learn, the more you realize you don't know featuring Robert Kaplinsky E49Today I have with me Robert Kaplinsky a Math educator who developed the #oberveme movement and @GrassrootsWS. If that isn't enough he is also the co-creator of @openmiddle. During our conversation, Robert shares about his teaching journey and his passion for helping all educators succeed.Show notes can be found: https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-more-that-you-learn-the-more-you-realize-you-don-t-know-featuring-robert-kaplinskyConnect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers.🌐 Visit Dr. Sam’s websi...
2020-03-1032 minMath Before BreakfastEp 55: Cuisenaire StairsIn this episode, we introduce Large Numbers with Jay, discuss scientific notation, and develop a multiplication task using Cuisenaire rods. NPR - Tiny desk concertsCall me Maybe Music video Multiplication Made EasyAdilee's GeodeRobert Kaplinsky - Scientific NotationRandom acts of Mathematical DelightHexaflexagonMike Wernicki's Three Act Task PageCuisenaire RodsSimon Gregg - Race to 100VA DOE Math tasks page
2019-12-2300 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 40 - Opening the Middle with Robert Kaplinsky**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**
Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast! Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview math educator, speaker, and author of "Open Middle Math: Problems that Unlock Student Thinking' - Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky). The hosts talk to Robert about his work with Open Middle problems, his new book, and the importance of bridging the gap when working with other educators.
More from Robert Kaplinsky:
-- robertkaplinsky.com/
More about Open Middle:
-- openmiddle.com/
Check out more from Denis:
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2019-12-1427 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 40 - Opening the Middle with Robert Kaplinsky**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast! Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview math educator, speaker, and author of "Open Middle Math: Problems that Unlock Student Thinking' - Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky). The hosts talk to Robert about his work with Open Middle problems, his new book, and the importance of bridging the gap when working with other educators. More from Robert Kaplinsky:-- robertkaplinsky.com/More about Open Middle:-- openmiddle.com/Check out more from Denis:-- denissheeran.com/Check out mor...
2019-12-1427 min
The ThoughtStretchers PodcastMaking Math More AccessibleDrew Perkins talks with Robert Kaplinsky about math teaching and learning and how he thinks about making it more accessible. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: robertkaplinsky.com openmiddle.com Open Middle Math Book @robertkaplinsky
2019-12-051h 01The ThoughtStretchers PodcastMaking Math More AccessibleDrew Perkins talks with Robert Kaplinsky about math teaching and learning and how he thinks about making it more accessible. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: robertkaplinsky.com openmiddle.com Open Middle Math Book @robertkaplinsky
2019-12-051h 01
Making Math Moments That Matter#53 Open Middle Math: An Interview with Robert KaplinskyThis week we sit down with problem creator, national presenter, and now author, Robert Kaplinsky. In this tip-filled episode we chat with Robert about how to implement problem based lessons so kids high 5 each other, how we can squeeze open middle problems into our routines and why we should, and finally we chat about Robert’s mission to provide great professional development to teachers no matter their geographical location. You’ll Learn: What makes good problem based lessons and how to teach with them. How to avoid creating math robots. How to use x-ray vision to see what...
2019-12-0248 minMaking Math Moments That Matter#53 Open Middle Math: An Interview with Robert KaplinskyThis week we sit down with problem creator, national presenter, and now author, Robert Kaplinsky. In this tip-filled episode we chat with Robert about how to implement problem based lessons so kids high 5 each other, how we can squeeze open middle problems into our routines and why we should, and finally we chat about Robert’s mission to provide great professional development to teachers no matter their geographical location. You’ll Learn: What makes good problem based lessons and how to teach with them. How to avoid creating math robots. How to use x-ray vision to see what...
2019-12-0250 min
Leader of LearningUnlock Student Thinking with Robert KaplinskyEpisode 56In episode 56, I interviewed Robert Kaplinsky (@RobertKaplinsky), author of the new book “Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6 – 12.” Robert’s experience is as a classroom teacher, teacher specialist, and instructor at UCLA. He is also a speaker and presenter who has a passion for sharing lessons and resources teachers can use with their students to help them love mathematics.is an expert on supporting introverted students. We discussed the #observe me movement that Robert created and supporting students in math through the open middle concept.For full show notes and more information about th...
2019-11-1826 minMath Before BreakfastEp 50: Let's Unpack This (with Robert Kaplinsky)In this episode, we are joined by Robert Kaplinsky, author of the new book, Open Middle Math, and founder of Grassroots Workshops.Robert Kaplinsky's WebsiteRobert Kaplinsky on TwitterRobert Kaplinsky on FacebookOpen MiddleDepth of Knowledge MatrixOpen Middle WorksheetOpen Middle BookRobert's Real World LessonsMini-Me LessonJust in Time Scaffolding#ObserveMe Tracy's #ObserveMe Poster#ObserveMe TroubleshootingGrassroots WorkshopsRuth's Selfie
2019-11-1700 min
Teachers Need TeachersTnT 86 How Open Middle Math lessons can get your students addicted to mathMath tends to be one of those subjects that kids either understand and love or are completely befuddled by and hate. New math teachers often find themselves struggling between teaching procedures versus concepts. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of controversy in terms of which way leads to greater student success. In this interview, Robert Kaplinsky of openmiddle.com lets us in on why Common Core is given such a bad rap, the concept of Open Middle Math (and if you’re a math teacher who hasn’t heard of it, you’re in for a treat), and then we both get in...
2019-11-1150 min
Math KnightsInterview with Robert KaplinskyRobert Kaplinsky is a Math educator, consultant and advocate. He travels the country working with schools and educators to transform the way we learn Math. Robert is the creator of Observe Me and Co-Founder of the Open Middle. Robert is also the Author of the book “The Open Middle: Mathematics Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, 6-12.”
2019-11-0822 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherMath Problems that Unlock Student ThinkingFilled with dread, some math teachers have a problem. As they give problems to students to work their students become problems. Behavior problems. Boredom problems. Sometimes the problem is that students aren't excited by the problems. However, math can be exciting. The "Open Middle" math problem format is NOT talking about middle school math, although it applies to middle, high school, elementary, and even college math just the same. Robert Kaplinsky, a math teacher and author on the "open middle math" talks about how math teachers can unlock student thinking and interest in how problems are posed to students...
2019-10-3111 min
Reimagine SchoolsDepth of Knowledge with Robert KaplinskyIn this episode, long-time Mathematics teacher Robert Kaplinsky discuses his new book, Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking: Grades 6-12, and talks about his passion for Problem-Based Learning and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) that places an emphasis on moving away from superficial questions and answers to identifying various levels of understanding. Kaplinsky also talks about the growth of the #ObserveMe movement that encourages teachers to welcome colleagues into their classroom with "a fresh set of eyes" to help provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Finally, Kaplinsky encourages listeners to "reimagine" professional development with online offerings from his...
2019-10-2233 min
Reimagine SchoolsDepth of Knowledge with Robert KaplinskyIn this episode, long-time Mathematics teacher Robert Kaplinsky discuses his new book, Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking: Grades 6-12, and talks about his passion for Problem-Based Learning and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) that places an emphasis on moving away from superficial questions and answers to identifying various levels of understanding. Kaplinsky also talks about the growth of the #ObserveMe movement that encourages teachers to welcome colleagues into their classroom with "a fresh set of eyes" to help provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Finally, Kaplinsky encourages listeners to "reimagine" professional development with online offerings from his Grassroots...
2019-10-2232 min
Making Math Moments That Matter#7: Routines, Curiosity, and Assessment: A Math Mentoring Moment with Sarah-Jane WellsIn episode 7, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr talk with Making Math Moments That Matter online workshop participant, Sarah-Jane Wells about realizing her personal privilege has affected her teaching habits, how she’s been working on Sparking curiosity consistently to get kids engaged and keep them on task… and a BIG can of worms was opened when the conversation moved into assessment, evaluation and the role of descriptive feedback. Show notes page http://makemathmoments.com/episode7 You’ll Learn: How to realize your own privilege and how that affects the classroom. How to teach y...
2019-01-141h 14Making Math Moments That Matter#7: Routines, Curiosity, and Assessment: A Math Mentoring Moment with Sarah-Jane WellsIn episode 7, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr talk with Making Math Moments That Matter online workshop participant, Sarah-Jane Wells about realizing her personal privilege has affected her teaching habits, how she’s been working on Sparking curiosity consistently to get kids engaged and keep them on task… and a BIG can of worms was opened when the conversation moved into assessment, evaluation and the role of descriptive feedback. Show notes page http://makemathmoments.com/episode7 You’ll Learn: How to realize your own privilege and how that affects the classroom. How to teach y...
2019-01-141h 16
Мысли и методы3. Математика, информатика и правила игры- “How old is the shepherd?” — The problem that shook school mathematics https://mystudentvoices.com/how-old-is-the-shepherd-the-problem-that-shook-school-mathematics-ad89b565fff#.9dvv4a3ag
- Robert Kaplinsky’s 3-minute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kibaFBgaPx4
- P vs. NP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P_versus_NP_problem
2016-10-1800 min
Мысли и методы: все выпуски3. Математика, информатика и правила игры- “How old is the shepherd?” — The problem that shook school mathematics https://mystudentvoices.com/how-old-is-the-shepherd-the-problem-that-shook-school-mathematics-ad89b565fff#.9dvv4a3ag
- Robert Kaplinsky’s 3-minute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kibaFBgaPx4
- P vs. NP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P_versus_NP_problem
2016-10-1830 min
The MathEd Out PodcastRobert Kaplinsky on Rich LessonsRobert Kaplinsky has worked in education since 2003 as a classroom teacher, district math teacher specialist, and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) instructor. He graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics / Applied Science (Computer Science) in 2000 and earned his Masters of Education in 2005.
He has presented and conducted professional development at across the United States and Canada. His work has been published by Education Week (2012 | 2015) and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). He has consulted for major publishers including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Pearson. Robert is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathe...
2016-01-0900 min