Make Math Engaging Course Bundle

When it comes to word problems, all too often kids rely on key words or simply pluck all the numbers out and add them together. If you want to strengthen your kids’ number sense and help them to make sense of word problems, this course will help. In addition, you will learn how to open up problems to create higher order thinking challenges.

Not only will this course give you practical strategies to help kids make sense of word problems, you will also deepen your own understanding as you explore the different structures of types of word problems.

By better understanding problem structure yourself, you will be better equipped to help your students. (1.5 Hours of PD)

How often are your kids actually doing the hard work of wrestling with a concept and applying what they know to solve meaningful problems? Research has shown that kids learn math best by doing. This course will help you to learn how to structure your lessons so that kids can learn and discover math concepts in the context of meaningful problems.

If the thought of coming up with inquiry-based lessons is overwhelming, fear not. In this course I will walk you through how easy and low-prep it can be! (3.5 Hours of PD)

Printable resources include:

Planning pages to help you think through your lesson plans and how you will guide the discussion
Task evaluation checklist to help you choose the right tasks
2 ‘Which One Doesn’t Belong?’ Task Sets
3 levels of pattern block challenges to help kids learn to compose shapes
Building Shapes pattern block challenges in 2 levels
'Analyze the picture’ fraction challenge set
Missing Number Puzzle challenges - PRINT + DIGITAL
Visual dot cards to encourage number sense in grades K-2

Whether or not you are currently familiar with number talks, you will be excited to learn how they can transform students’ understanding. Rather than you telling kids how to solve a problem, they will be telling you their unique strategies and discussing ideas together. And the earlier kids begin with number talks, the more familiar they’ll be as they progress through school, which is why I include a video especially for K-2 teachers.

Learn not only the "why" of number talks, but also the "how" in this easy-to-digest course. You’ll be amazed at how your students’ understanding of math operations increases over time. (1.5 Hours of PD)

This course builds on the work students do in number talks as they learn how to put their thoughts, questions and more into writing. Research shows that writing out notes improves learning and conceptual understanding. So if our goal is for students to understand math deeply, and to retain what they learn and communicate their ideas effectively with others, we must include some form of written responses.

Whether writing is a normal part of your math routine or you have no idea where to start, you will find tons of easy to implement and meaningful ideas. (2 Hours of PD)

Available ONLY in this course bundle, Math Play will help you learn ways to easily weave more math play into your day! From making math more engaging to easing student anxiety and more, you will discover just how powerful games can be for math learning.

In this course, we'll take a deep dive into the benefits of math games and the ways they can help students develop math fluency, critical thinking skills and purposeful skills practice. Plus, learn simple tips and strategies for finding time for games, even if you feel like there's never time for "fun stuff!" (1.5 Hours of PD)

I know you want to engage and challenge every child in your class, but with so many different ability levels and individual needs, it’s easier said than done.

A standard curriculum is not going to have everything you need to meet the needs of each student. But a quick Google or Pinterest search will likely bring you tons of completely unrelated content, or a boring worksheet. Learning and engaging with math is so much more than a worksheet.

And that's exactly why I created the Make Math Engaging Course Bundle.

Here at Math Geek Mama, my mission is to provide access to engaging and fun resources (that don't break the bank!) that encourage kids to dig deeper, make connections and learn the why behind the math they’re learning. All while having fun!

I hope these courses help you gain the confidence you need to create the fun learning environment you crave for your math class!

Are these courses for teachers or parents?

These courses are designed with classroom teachers in mind. That being said, the materials are mostly focused on math teaching strategies that anyone who teaches math will benefit from, including homeschool families. The only exception may be the “Number Talks” course, which assumes a small group of students in order to have regular number talks. Parents who do not teach in some capacity or who homeschool may not benefit from this course.

How do I access the materials?

After signing up, you will be given immediate access to the course dashboard. Simply click on any of the courses to begin. You can then login again at anytime to access the materials. You will also receive a set of follow up emails explaining how to access and navigate the site.

Can I request a refund if I don't like it?

Yes. While I will be sad to see you go, I want you to be completely satisfied and confident in your purchase. If for some reason it does not meet your expectations, simply request a refund within 14 days of purchasing.

I don't live in the U.S. Can I still sign up?

You sure can. Simply check out with PayPal, and you’re all set.

What grades are the courses for?

The strategies taught are highly adaptable, and I tried to include lots of examples to span grades K-8. If you teach preschool, these courses will likely focus on math skills too advanced for your kiddos. If you teach high school, feel free to email me: bethany(at)mathgeekmama(dot)com to ask about your particular class/grade if you are interested in one of the courses.

What type of teacher are these courses designed for?

Quick answer: a teacher with any experience!

But, here's how they'll specifically help you no matter where you are in your teaching journey:

Are you a new teacher? You will love the wealth of information and printables available at your fingertips! The content taught in this course will give you an overview of how our brains learn math plus easy to implement strategies to really strengthen your students’ understanding (and boost your confidence). You may even learn methods of solving math problems that you weren’t taught in school.
Are you an experienced teacher? You will love digging deeper into different visuals and models to really approach math problems multiple ways so that you can pass that on to your students. Plus, you will learn about current brain research and hopefully pick up new ideas and strategies that you haven’t tried before.
Are you a tutor, coach, or interventionist? You likely work with a large age range of students, each with unique struggles and needs. The strategies and ideas you learn in this course will give you additional tools and visuals to engage and stretch each student that you work with, meeting them where they are.
Do you homeschool? Put aside the fear of homeschooling math! In these courses you will learn to better understand math yourself, as well as strategies to better help your kids understand (and understand deeply).

One more time, here's EVERYTHING you get when you purchase the Make Math Engaging Course Bundle:

Course #1: Teaching Math with Children's Literature ($67 value & 1.5 hours of PD)
Course #2: Making Math Visual ($67 value & 1.5 hours of PD)
Course #3: Making Sense of Word Problems ($67 value & 1.5 hours of PD)
Course #4: Problem Solved: How to Teach Math Through Inquiry & Problem Solving ($67 value & 3.5 hours of PD)
Course #5: Meaningful Number Talks ($67 value & 1.5 hours of PD)
Course #6: Thinking Deeply: How to Incorporate Meaningful Writing into Math Class ($67 value & 2 hours of PD)
Course #7 (Bundle Exclusive!): Math Play: Incorporating Games for Fluency, Critical Thinking & Purposeful Practice ($47 value & 1.5 hours of PD)
BONUS #1: Picture Book Math for Grades K-5 ($10 value)
BONUS #2: Hands On Math Exploration with Geoboards ($10 value)
BONUS #3: SIX Bonus Training Videos ($150 value)

👏 AND get 13 hours of PD with these courses!! 👏

~~TOTAL VALUE: $619~~

TODAY'S PRICE: $247