Mailbag: How to get started with evidence-based math instruction & tackle gaps with Jonathan Regino (Ep 55)

In this episode, Anna Stokke hosts an informative mailbag edition with guest Jonathan Regino, supervisor of math (pre-K-12) at Interboro School District in Pennsylvania and an experienced classroom teacher.

Drawing on their combined experience and expertise, they tackle listener questions, ranging from how to address large knowledge gaps among students to program recommendations. They also offer guidance on becoming informed about evidence-based practices, effective ways to assess students, and more. This engaging conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to strengthen math instruction and improve student learning.

This episode is also available in video at www.youtube.com/@chalktalk-stokke

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TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:22] Introduction

[00:04:52] Question 1: How can new teachers learn about evidence-based practices?

[00:09:52] Book recommendations

[00:16:08] researchED

[00:18:12] Question 2: Grading math assessments with points versus using standards-based grading

[00:23:00] The 1,2,3,4 scale breakdown

[00:26:16] Consistency with the grading system

[00:27:30] Question 3: Free class-wide interventions to address math knowledge gaps

[00:28:40] Delta Math RtI

[00:33:09] Supporting high school math students with large knowledge gaps

[00:38:46] Recommended resources

[00:43:22] Question 4: England’s times table check

[00:47:40] Question 5: Are spiraling programs ineffective?

[00:50:02] Understanding spiraling vs. interleaving vs. spaced practice

[00:56:14] Program recommendations

[00:59:44] Final thoughts

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Cognitive load theory in math class with David Morkunas https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-znh5k-15f7937

Rocking the times tables with Bruno Reddy https://chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/rocking-the-times-tables-with-bruno-reddy/

Math fact crisis: Strategies for improving numeracy with Brian Poncy https://chalkandtalkpodcast.podbean.com/e/math-fact-crisis-strategies-for-improving-numeracy-with-brian-poncy/

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