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The Grading Podcast94 - Replay: The Human Impact of our Assessments on Students, What story do your assessments tell about a student? An Interview with Sean NankPlease enjoy this replay of episode 20 from November 2023.Coming to you from the California Mathematics Council - South annual conference, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sean Nank. Sean is an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at the American College of Education, as well as a high school math teacher in the Oceanside Unified School District. Sean is also a recipient of the Persidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.In this incredible conversation, we talk with Sean about the human impact...2025-04-3058 minThe Grading Podcast71 - False Signals: The Mismatch Between Grades and LearningIn this episode, Sharona and Bosley look at what some of the complications are when there is a mismatch between grades and actual learning. Based on some research coming out about grades not matching up with other measures such as standardized tests, we explore the ways in which grading schemes (both traditional and in some cases alternative grading schemes) can unintentionally cause miscommunication between teachers, schools, students and districts.LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for...2024-11-1957 min
Math TherapyMath doesn't cause trauma, people do w/ Sean NankWhen Vanessa saw today’s guest deliver a deeply personal talk at a recent math conference, she was left with more questions than answers; all she knew for certain was she had to get him on the podcast. Sean Nank is a math educator who believes that the power of our students' stories is the most valuable tool we can harness in our math classrooms, and he illustrates this by sharing his own journey of growing up in an abusive environment, learning to understand and embrace his OCD, and the fateful day that math, for real, saved his own lif...2024-05-0939 min
NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education Learning with LeadersEpisode93-Dr. Jackie Murawska and Dr. Sean Nank, "Igniting Change through Empathetic Storytelling "Episode93-Dr. Jackie Murawska and Dr. Sean Nank, "Igniting Change through Empathetic Storytelling "2024-01-1145 minThe Grading Podcast20 - The Human Impact of our Assessments on Students, What story do your assessments tell about a student? An Interview with Sean NankComing to you from the California Mathematics Council - South annual conference, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sean Nank. Sean is an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at the American College of Education, as well as a high school math teacher in the Oceanside Unified School District. Sean is also a recipient of the Persidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.In this incredible conversation, we talk with Sean about the human impact of assessments on our students and the important conversations that...2023-11-2857 min
SuperCoach EdgeSuperCoach Edge 2023 | Round 4 Review | What’s Up Doc?!The Daicos dynamo set the tone early, punching out a 151 in emphatic fashion, but the highs were met with lows for those who owned Docherty, leaving us all asking “Whats up DOC?!”Jordan Dawson brought his own footy to the clash with Freo, whilst Longmuir somehow thought it’d be more effective tagging Rory SQUARED instead of him, and the margin and performance from the Crows captain reflected why that was a dumb move.Bont was on track for a blinder until the speedhump known as Bevo tried to Bevo him by throwing him forward at sta...2023-04-111h 28
Teaching Math Teaching PodcastEpisode 70: Sean Nank: Coaching and Leading through RelationshipsDr. Sean Nank shares about his diverse roles as mathematics teacher, mathematics coach, and journal editor for NCSM's Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership. He provides helpful advice to others interested in leading and coaching, including listening and lingering in the conversation with purpose and empathy. Building relationships is key, whether working with students or teachers. He shares a few strategies he is currently using to help get his students' voices heard, including what he refers to as "blank walls" and "passion project."
Sean Nank’s website: https://seannank.com/
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10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacheriPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment (e228)Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist -- students are all answering DIFFERENT math questions. This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Sean’s book is Teaching over Testing. Enter the contest to win a copy of the book. Just go to the show on iTunes and leave a review and your Twitter handle. We’ll draw on...2018-01-1013 min
Podcast - Kindergarten KioskBalancing Math Education: Interview with Sean Nank, Ph.D
Today we are joined by Dr. Sean Nank, a faculty member at American College of Education and author of Testing Over Teaching: Mathematics Education in the 21st Century. We will discuss how teachers can strike a balance in their teaching between concepts, procedures, and applications. The podcast is also crashed by three new co-hosts who all want to have a turn talking about math...
2017-04-2836 min