Mix and Math

Join Brittany Hege as she interviews some of the most wonderful math educators about their experiences, curiosities, and best practices!

Mix and Math is a education podcast hosted by Brittany Hege, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brittany Hege hosts Mix and Math, a education show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Understanding Resistance to Change in Math with Mike Flynn

  Apr 18, 202553 minS1

  <p>There’s a lot of talk these days about “new math” and questioning why educators want to change how math is taught. Parents, colleagues, and even the general public often push back, wondering why we can’t just teach math the way they learned it. </p><p>That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Mike Flynn, a national leader in math education, a former second-grade teacher, and the founder of Flynn Education Inc. Mike has spent his career helping teachers navigate change, and in this conversation, we dig deep into understanding and addressing resistance to change in...

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  Episode #9

  A Framework for Equitable Math Instruction with Dr. Pamela Seda

  Mar 5, 202543 minS1

  <p>If we want every student to see themselves as capable math learners, we have to think critically about the way we teach, the tasks we choose, and the messages we send—both spoken and unspoken.</p><p>I recently had a chance to talk to Dr. Pamela Seda who is a leader in math education and co-author of Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. She is committed to changing how students experience math so that all students develop into mathematical thinkers and problem-solvers.</p><p>We had a very actionable and down to earth di...

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  Episode #8

  Moving Student Thinking Forward with Graham Fletcher

  Feb 8, 202549 minS1

  <p>How do we move student thinking forward in a way that’s meaningful, inclusive, and still hits all the demands of teaching math? I had an opportunity to chat about all of this and so much more with today's guest, Graham Fletcher. Graham is a former classroom teacher and instructional lead and is currently a math specialist. He is the coauthor of Building Fact Fluency and shares so many fantastic resources on his website.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into everything from choosing rich tasks that provide multiple entry points, to the art of assessing where students ar...

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  Episode #7

  Healing Students' Relationships with Math with Vanessa Vakharia

  Dec 2, 202450 minS1

  <p>In this conversation with Vanessa Vakharia, author of Math Therapy and host of the Math Therapy podcast, we had a great discussion about how math anxiety impacts students' relationships with math and how our own experiences in math play a role in our work with students. We talked about teaching practices we need to think more critically about and Vanessa shared some wonderful ideas for how we can help students become more aware of and navigate their feelings around learning math.</p><p>Connect with Vanessa</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themathguru/</p><p>Website: https://www.m...

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  Episode #6

  Supporting Multilingual Learners with Georgina Rivera

  Nov 26, 202436 minS1

  <p>I had the chance to talk to Georgina Rivera about ways that we can support multilingual learners in math and how we can shed light on the brilliance that every single child in the classroom has within them. Georgina is currently the principal of a school in Connecticut but before that, she was a math teacher, coach, and STEM supervisor. She is active in many professional organizations including NCSM where she served as the Vice President. One of the things I love about talking to Georgina is just how practical the tips and strategies she provides are. I think...

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