DebateMath Podcast
Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
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Episode 200 - Reflecting on Season 1
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01/05/23 • 25 min
Chris and Rob take a moment to reflect on the first season of the DebateMath Podcast. Tune in to peek behind the curtain and learn how these debate episodes come together.
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Debate 13 - Is HS Math Relevant?
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01/12/23 • 54 min
We’ve heard the question of the relevance of high school math come up in both our podcast and in many conversations with educators. Do our students need high school math? Is it important to their future careers? What topics should we really emphasize or focus on? In this episode, we speak with four young professionals who are not math educators and ask them the question: Is the math we learn in high school relevant to their future?
- Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex_hansen17
- Follow Emily on Instagram: @eaw1029
- Follow Chanelle on Instagram: @nellyloves2write Website: nellyloves2write.com
- Follow Megan on Instagram: @missmlearns
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Debate 24 - Bringing Joy to Math Class!
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12/07/23 • 61 min
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 the question: How do we bring joy to math class? With politics around education and teaching so often turning negative in the news, we wanted to talk more about joy with our guests. And we hope it will lead to an enlightening discussion with our group today.
Resources Referenced in this Episode
- Essay: The Having of Wonderful Ideas
- Book: Table Talk math
- Website: Yummy Math
- Mathematician’s Lament mentioned by Kit can be found at: worrydream.com/refs/Lockhart-MathematiciansLament.pdf
- Book: Math Games with Bad Drawings
- Book: Building Thinking Classrooms
- Book: Math Mindsets
- Blog: Math Equals Love
- Website: Youcubed
- Follow Kit on Social Media: @MrKitMath or bring Kit to your school for PD.
- Follow Phil on Social Media: @phildituri, Website: dituriconsulting.com
- Find out more about FiCycle at ficycle.org
- Follow Farshid Safi on Social Media: @FarshidSafi
- Follow Kathy Henderson on Social Media: @kathyhen_
- Follow Patricia Vandenberg on Social Media: @VbergMath or at her Blog: patriciavandenberg.com
- Follow Ed Campos Jr. on Social Media: @edcampOSjr and check out his Website: edcamposjr.com and his new non-profit: campocreativo.org
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Debate 39 - Should We Teach a Curriculum with Fidelity?
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05/15/25 • 64 min
Let’s talk about curriculum resources! Whether you are using a textbook that you chose or your district chose for you, many of you have been asked to use the resource with fidelity. But what exactly is fidelity, and is it a problem to create our own lessons? How much should teachers be expected to use what is included in a curriculum resource? Well that sounds like a great question for debate! So we have a panel of 3 guests today to share their thoughts on the question:
Should we teach a curriculum with fidelity?
- Follow Adrianne Burns on BlueSky: @aburnsy.bsky.social
- Follow Phonisha Hawkins on BlueSky/X: @phonisha.bsky.social and on LinkedIn.
- Follow Bobson Wong on BlueSky/X/Instagram: @bobsonwong.com and on LinkedIn.
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Debate 14 - Ditch Algebra 2
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02/09/23 • 56 min
Let’s talk about Algebra 2! What is it? Why is it important? And most importantly, should we continue to require it? Plenty of high school students struggle in what we call Algebra 2, and many ask the question “when are we ever going to use this?” Some schools and districts now offer alternative pathways for students in their high school math options. So, that leads us to this month’s debate resolution: Ditch Algebra 2
Resources Referenced in this Episode
- More information on Ohio’s Math Modeling and Reasoning course.
- Read more about the work of Bob Moses and The Algebra Project.
- Mathematician’s Lament mentioned by Kit.
- Follow Kit on Twitter: @MrKitMath, Email: [email protected].
- Find more info about Lesley University’s Center for Math Achievement.
- Follow Rachael on Twitter: @rachaelhgorsuch
- Information about the new PreCalculus book that Rachael mentioned (and is an author on).
- Follow Phil on Twitter: @phildituri, Email: [email protected], Website: dituriconsulting.com.
- Find out more about FiCycle at ficycle.org
- Follow Mimi on Twitter: @untilnextstop, Blog: untilnextstop.blogspot.com
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Debate 3 - Let Them Use Notes
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03/03/22 • 32 min
Should students be allowed to use notes on a math test? Listen as two teams of students debate the pros and cons of using notes on tests. What is fair to have on a notecard? What types of assessments should have notes? Our guests hope to help you answer these questions as they debate this episode’s resolution: Let Them Use Notes!
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Listened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Debate 11 - Students Should Have Math Homework (LIVE!)
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11/03/22 • 51 min
A LIVE debate on Homework! We are so excited to share the recording of our first-ever live debate at the @PCTMpctm math conference. Listen in as two teams of two debate the resolution: Students Should Have Math Homework. This episode includes live voting and Q&A from the audience.
Connect with People in this Episode:
- Follow Shelby on Twitter: @StrongerMath or @Sneffleupagus. Website: www.strongermath.com
- Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rayieko1
- Follow Crystal Watson on Twitter: @_CrystalMWatson, Website: crystalmwatson.com
- Follow Justin on Twitter: @JustinAion
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Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Listened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Debate 10 - Calculus & College Admissions
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10/06/22 • 64 min
Calculus is often seen as an important course for competitive college admissions. Some call Calculus the “gold standard.” Should students push to take Calculus? Do colleges want incoming students to have Calculus on their transcript? How might teachers guide students best? Listen in as we debate the hot topic of Calculus and College Admissions.
Connect with People in this Episode:
- Resources Mentioned:
- Follow Robert on Twitter: @robertkaplinsky, Website: robertkaplinsky.com
- Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rayieko1.
- Follow Darnell and her team on Instagram: @Vikes2College.
- Follow Beth on Twitter: @beth_wiser.
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Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Listened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Debate 9 - Elementary Teachers Should Be Content Specialists
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09/01/22 • 62 min
Should elementary teachers be content specialists? In most high schools, we are used to teachers being content specialists–in math or history or art etc. Students have a different teacher for each subject. Elementary students typically have one teacher for all content. Teachers are responsible for all subjects at that grade level. Some have said that elementary schools should have some teachers that specialize in content. Others push back on that idea. So let’s hear from both sides in our latest debate!
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
- Resources Mentioned: Building Thinking Classrooms, Classroom Chef, Dr. Jo Boaler, Learning Trajectories, Graham Fletcher Progression Videos, Figuring Out Fluency
- An article from NCTQ cited by Amanda
- Follow Kristen Acosta on Twitter: @KristenMAcosta. Book: Hanging Math Out to Dry. Website: kristenacosta.com.
- Follow Dr. Mike Flynn on Twitter: @MikeFlynn55 or on YouTube. Book: Beyond Answers.
- Follow Amanda Beeler on Twitter: @AmandaBeeler314.
- Follow Mario Valdez on Twitter: @mvaldez_mario. Podcast: Math Unmuted.
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Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Debate 2 - Stop Making Students Memorize Math
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02/03/22 • 55 min
Should students be asked to memorize in math class? Listen as two teams of two–with Dr. Mandi Tolen, Dr. Raj Shah, Liesl McConchie, and Geoff Krall–debate the purpose and reality of memorization. How much or what should you have your students memorize? Our guests hope to help you answer that question as they debate this episode’s resolution: Stop making students memorize math!
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
- Building Fact Fluency by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zager
- Prime Climb game - Math for Love
- Follow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely Teaching
- Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Academy
- Follow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in Mind
- Follow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent Math
- Both Raj & Liesl mentioned their courses on Grassroots Workshops
- Geoff Krall mentioned his book Necessary Conditions
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to vote! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to cast a vote.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Listened 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 this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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How many episodes does DebateMath Podcast have?
DebateMath Podcast currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does DebateMath Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Mathematics, Podcasts, Education, Science, Debate and Math.
What is the most popular episode on DebateMath Podcast?
The episode title 'Debate 11 - Students Should Have Math Homework (LIVE!)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on DebateMath Podcast?
The average episode length on DebateMath Podcast is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of DebateMath Podcast released?
Episodes of DebateMath Podcast are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of DebateMath Podcast?
The first episode of DebateMath Podcast was released on Jan 20, 2022.
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