Finding Joy in Math

Finding Joy in Math

What if we told you that joy in math isn’t about being happy—it’s about the deeper sense of fulfillment that comes from perseverance, growth, and belonging? In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, we explore how to cultivate joy in math through three key approaches: inspiring courage, making math relevant to students’ lives, and keeping all students in the game.


We’ll dive into the role of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in fostering a culture of high expectations, relevance, and proactive support—ensuring every student can engage meaningfully with grade-level math. From challenging biases around speed and intelligence to implementing just-in-time scaffolds, this conversation is about reimagining math instruction as a space where every learner thrives.


Join us in reshaping the narrative of math education! Follow Math Universally Speaking on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Castbox, and Spotify, and be part of the conversation on social media using #MathUniversallySpeaking.

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Episoder(26)

The September Math Reset: Approaches to Engage Learners for the Year Ahead

The September Math Reset: Approaches to Engage Learners for the Year Ahead

Whether your classroom is energized like Earth, Wind & Fire’s "September" or feeling the back-to-school fatigue of Green Day’s "Wake Me Up When September Ends," strong connections are key to a success...

1 Sep 11min

How to Keep Students Engaged in Math Class: Rigor, Productive Struggle, and Perseverance

How to Keep Students Engaged in Math Class: Rigor, Productive Struggle, and Perseverance

In this episode of Math: Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello explores how educators can keep students engaged during math learning by intentionally designing for rigor, productive struggle, and persev...

12 Mai 16min

Dr. Juli Dixon and The Fact Tactics Fluency Program

Dr. Juli Dixon and The Fact Tactics Fluency Program

In this episode of Math: Universally Speaking, I am joined by Dr. Juli Dixon to discuss the framework behind The Fact Tactics Fluency Program. We explore how to move beyond rote memorization by focusi...

14 Apr 28min

Welcoming Interests and Identities in Math Class

Welcoming Interests and Identities in Math Class

How do we truly invite students into mathematics?In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello explores the connection between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and high-quality mathem...

17 Mar 11min

Early Numeracy with Sheila Robitaille

Early Numeracy with Sheila Robitaille

In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello welcomes veteran educator and instructional leader Sheila Robitaille for a conversation on early numeracy and number sense development—two e...

24 Feb 31min

Making Fractions Accessible with Universal Design for Learning

Making Fractions Accessible with Universal Design for Learning

In this episode of Math, Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello reflects on a collaboratively designed fourth-grade lesson on equivalent fractions through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)....

10 Feb 13min

Shifting the Lift: Revealing and Advancing Student Thinking

Shifting the Lift: Revealing and Advancing Student Thinking

In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello is joined by mathematics education consultant Dina Mendola for a thoughtful conversation on shifting the lift in mathematics instruction—mov...

20 Jan 29min

The Power of Hope in Math Classrooms with Cathleen Beachboard

The Power of Hope in Math Classrooms with Cathleen Beachboard

In this episode of Math, Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello sits down with Cathleen Beachboard, author of School of Hope and a researcher in the science of hope. Together, they explore the transforma...

6 Jan 32min

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