ALN Math Talk

This week, John chats with Pam Harris. They discuss the idea that math is "figure-out-able" - for everyone!

This week, John chats with Sue Looney. They discuss getting students talking with Same But Different math.

This week, John and TJ talk with Christine King. They discuss Acceleration of Learning and building bridges for students to grade-level understandings.

This week, John and TJ chat with Florida educator Zak Champagne. They discuss the importance of strategies and how it is okay to walk away from a math problem. 

This week, John and TJ sit down with Jay Meadows, CEO of Exemplars to discuss what makes rich and rigorous math tasks for students.

This week, TJ and Ashley chat with Deborah Peart on learning to become a "mather."

This week, John and TJ speak with Peter Liljedahl on thinking being a precursor to learning.

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John and TJ chat with Author Liesl McConchie to discuss brain science's importance for all math learners.

John and TJ sit down with Robert Kaplinsky to discuss his math journey and the future of professional development.

John and TJ chat with Christie Madancy, Jillian Cavanna, and Jenn Michalek about the Connecticut Equity Position Statement.

TJ and Ashley chat with Fatemah Bernard about the big changes to our system that need to happen for more equitable math instruction. 

TJ and Ashley sit down with Chase Orton to discuss his book "The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher: A Journey to Reclaim Our Professional Growth."

John and TJ talk with Amanda "Mandy" Jansen, author of "Rough Draft Math."

John and TJ talk with Karen about understanding the needs and concerns of teachers as they implement high-quality instructional materials and how to differentiate support according to those types of concern.

John and TJ discuss assessments and screeners with David Woodward (Forefront Education) and how we can use them to teach all learners. 

John and TJ chat with Ann Elise Record to discuss Math Running Records and the importance of language connected to our beliefs about our students. 

John and TJ sit down with Marria Carrington to discuss Equity in Math instruction and intervention.

John, TJ, and Ashley sit down with Katie Novak to discuss MTSS and UDL to support all learners. 

In this season's final episode, John Tapper and TJ Jemison sit down with Annie Fetter.

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, John Tapper and TJ Jemison discuss engaging the learner. 

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, John Tapper and TJ Jemison sit down with Ashely Marlow, Director of Learning Center & Membership and ALN Facilitator. In their conversation, they talk about the importance of social-emotional support in math instruction. 

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, John Tapper and TJ Jemison talk with Dr. Nicki Newton. In part two of their conversation, they discuss math intervention.

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, John Tapper and TJ Jemison talk with Dr. Nicki Newton. In part one of their conversation, they discuss what it means to truly teach all learners. 

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, John Tapper and TJ Jemison talk with Sue O'Connell, author of both "Math in Practice," and most recently, "Math by the Book." Sue explains how we can connect math and literature for our students in meaningful ways. 

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, John Tapper and TJ Jemison talk with Dr. Barbara Blanke, author of the book "Mathematical Discourse: Let the Kids Talk!" They discuss the power of lightbulb or "a-ha" moments for students as well as how to ask genuine questions of the learners in your classrooms. 

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, TJ Jemison and John Tapper are back with reflections on 2021 and what they are most thankful for. They then discuss number paths and number lines, starting in PreK all the way up to high school.

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, TJ Jemison and John Tapper are joined by ALN Facilitators Lily, DeVeau, and Alison to talk about the new effort to promote math learning games before kindergarten. 

• The initiative name is in flux right now
• Background on why 1000 games
• The ALN plan
• How to get involved

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, TJ and John talk about the big takeaways in John Tapper's classic book, Solving for Why.

• Understanding Why Students Struggle
• Three Assessment Strategies to Identify Why Students Struggle
• Supporting Students Who Struggle   

In this episode of ALN Math Talk, ALN Founder/Lead Facilitator John Tapper and Communications Coordinator/Lead Facilitator TJ Jemison talk all about Algorithms:

• Experiences with the WHY of algorithms
• What research tells us
• What we should do instead

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, All Learners Network Founder John Tapper and Communications Coordinator/ALN Facilitator TJ Jemison join special education expert Glenn Patterson to talk about special education and math: 

• Gaps in Special Education learning about math and degree programs.
• I-Teams
• Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and math
• Learning Opportunities for Special Education teachers

You won't want to miss it!

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In this episode of ALN Math Talk, All Learners Network Founder John Tapper joins Communications Director/ALN Facilitator TJ Jemison for a jam-packed conversation that will inspire math educators everywhere!

• Highlights from the Fall '21 ALN Conference
• Important concepts (High Leverage Concepts)
• Stop Teaching the Algorithm 
• Content learning for Special Educators

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In Episode 2 of ALN Math Talk, All Learners Network Founder John Tapper joins ALN Facilitators TJ Jemison and Erin Oliver to talk about Math Menu!

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After a little hiatus, ALN Math Talk is back for a Season 2! 

All Learners Network Founder John Tapper and Communications Coordinator & Facilitator TJ Jemison sat down to talk about a big question for 2021.  

"What does it mean to you to teach for ALL learners?"

Find out in the very first episode of Season 2!

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SHOW NOTES

2:54 - 4:00 Resources at All Learners Network

5:55- 8:00 Stressful teaching times and the challenges of our time right now

8:40 - 10:33 All about HLC's

10:50 - 11:15 ALN Lesson Structure

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