Episodes

  • The Secret to Math Success for the 2025-2026 School Year

    The Secret to Math Success for the 2025-2026 School Year
    Sep 16 2025

    Welcome to the kickoff of our August Saturday Math! 🎉 In this episode, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer set the stage for the 2025–2026 school year with a focus on depth in lesson planning.


    You’ll learn:

    • Why shallow, “grab-and-go” teaching resources aren’t enough.
    • The grade levels Jonily will be partnering with this year (2, 3, 4, 8, Algebra I & II).
    • How our certified coaches are modeling success in Grade 1 and Grade 6.
    • Why teacher quality and intentional planning matter more than any textbook.


    🎯 Whether you’re a classroom teacher, intervention specialist, or administrator, this conversation will challenge how you think about planning and inspire you to bring depth into your math lessons.


    ⏱️ Chapters


    00:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Saturday Math
    01:00 – Kickoff for the 2025–2026 school year
    03:30 – Grade levels Jonily is partnering with this year
    05:00 – Spotlight on certified coaches in Grades 1 and 6
    06:30 – Introducing the year’s theme: Depth over shallow teaching
    08:00 – Why textbooks and grab-and-go lessons fall short
    09:30 – Behind-the-scenes: how lesson planning really happens
    11:00 – Preview of the four categories for building depth
    19:00 – Multiplication example: exposing symbols early
    20:00 – Outro + CTA to join the Masterclass


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register


    🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

    Spotify
    Apple Podcasts
    Amazon/Audible


    🔗 Stay Connected

    🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
    📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1


    🎙️ Credits:
    Host: Cheri Dotterer
    Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
    Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network


    🧠 Resources Mentioned:

    Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
    Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.



    🏷️ Hashtags


    #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri
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    20 mins
  • Why students struggle with math

    Why students struggle with math
    Sep 9 2025

    What happens when a student knows the answer in their head but can’t get it right on paper? In this Tier 1 Interventions Masterclass clip, join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they uncover the disconnect between conceptual understanding and procedural math skills—and how the Mastery Math Method bridges the gap.


    In this session, you’ll learn:
    ✅ Why number sense isn’t “extra help” but essential Tier 1 instruction
    ✅ How to connect conceptual math thinking with procedural fluency
    ✅ The real story of Brian, a 7th grader who knew the math but couldn’t match classroom expectations
    ✅ Why pre-planning and sensory–motor–cognitive alignment matter for math success
    ✅ How teachers can strengthen their core instruction to transform Tier 2 and Tier 3 outcomes


    These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results. Entire classes moving from struggle to success and 92% of students showing measurable growth.


    👉 Register for the next Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

    ✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2)
    01:00 – Why Tier 1 Core Instruction is the Key to All Learning
    01:45 – Meet Brian: A Student Who Knew the Math but Couldn’t Show It
    03:00 – The Disconnect Between Conceptual & Procedural Math
    04:00 – Why Number Sense Instruction Matters in Secondary Grades
    05:00 – Teacher Takeaways: Pre-Planning & Sensory-Motor-Cognitive Links
    06:30 – Closing & Call to Action: Bring the Mastery Math Method to Your School


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

    🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required):
    https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf


    🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

    Spotify
    Apple Podcasts
    Amazon/Audible


    🔗 Stay Connected

    🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
    📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1


    🎙️ Credits:
    Host: Cheri Dotterer
    Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
    Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

    🧠 Resources Mentioned:

    Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
    Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.



    🏷️ Hashtags


    #Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri
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    7 mins
  • Why Learning Doesn’t Stick (and How Brian Proved It Wrong)

    Why Learning Doesn’t Stick (and How Brian Proved It Wrong)
    Sep 2 2025
    Brian’s story isn’t just about one student—it’s about every student who has ever struggled to learn math. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, discover how teaching the brain’s way transforms learning that sticks.Join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they reveal why traditional learning doesn’t stick—and how the Mastery Math Method changes outcomes for every classroom.💡 You’ll learn: ✅ Why pre-planning is the missing link in lesson design ✅ The difference between planning and presenting (and why both often fall short) ✅ How occupational therapy strategies unlock math success ✅ The role of number sense, memory, and brain-based teaching ✅ Real stories—like Brian, a struggling student who finally thrived through this methodThis isn’t theory. These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results: entire classes moving from struggle to success, with 92% of students showing measurable growth.👉 Register for the next Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 01:00 – Why Tier 1 Core Matters Most 02:00 – Pre-Planning: The Forgotten Step in Education 06:00 – OT Insights: Breaking Learning into Steps 08:00 – Pre-Planning Essentials: Number Sense, Facts, Fractions, Functions, Factors 10:00 – Brian’s Story: From Struggling to Thriving 14:00 – Planning with Stimuli (Not Just Lesson Plans) 17:00 – Stimulus Examples: How to Spark Mathematical Thinking 20:00 – Teach the Brain’s Way: Why Learning Stays 21:00 – Presenting: The Power of Teacher Quality 24:00 – Instructional Coaching in Real Classrooms 28:00 – Changing the Environment for Student Engagement 30:00 – Curriculum as a Journey, Not a Delivery System 32:00 – Call to Action: Join the Mastery Math Method🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon/Audible🔗 Stay Connected🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1🎙️ Credits: Host: Cheri Dotterer Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network🧠 Resources Mentioned:Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundleMastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.🏷️ Hashtags#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri
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    32 mins
  • Mastery Math Method That Makes Learning Stick

    Mastery Math Method That Makes Learning Stick
    Aug 26 2025
    Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Jay-Z, Math Specialist and author of Making Mathineers) reveal the neuroscience-based strategies behind the Mastery Math Method. ✅ How Tier 1 interventions shift outcomes for all learners ✅ Real data: from second grade to high school students, breaking the bell curve ✅ The power of OT + teacher collaboration to rewire learning ✅ Simple classroom strategies you can apply tomorrowThis isn’t just theory; we have proven results: 92% of students showing growth, entire classes moving from struggle to success.👉Register for the next Mastery Method Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2 preview)2:00 – Do your students remember math?3:00 – Meet Jonily “Jay-Z” Zupancic: 25 years of sticky math research6:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: OT, author, and neuroscience educator9:00 – Why learning doesn’t stick & the #1 factor in achievement12:00 – Rethinking “quality” teaching in math14:00 – Collaboration between OTs & teachers for student success16:00 – Story: Second-grade transformations20:00 – Breaking the bell curve with Tier 1 instruction22:00 – Third-grade cohort results: 100% at 70th percentile+24:00 – The OT strategy that rewires the brain (bilateral integration writing)28:00 – Sixth-grade case study: 27% passing → 92% showing growth30:00 – Audience reaction & curiosity sparks32:00 – Modeling high-quality instruction through responsiveness33:00 – Every student deserves to see themselves as a mathematician🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029🔗 Let’s Stay Connected🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1🎙️ Credits + Tools UsedHost: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrProduction: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/🧠 Resources MentionedMastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundleMastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.🏷️ Hashtags#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri #masterymathmethod #matheducation #teachingstrategies
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    34 mins
  • We're Teaching Subtraction Wrong - Try this instead!

    We're Teaching Subtraction Wrong - Try this instead!
    Aug 12 2025
    Are we teaching subtraction all wrong? In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer break down Math Rules That Never Expire — Subtraction is Distance.You’ll learn: ✅ Why “subtraction is distance” works from preschool through high school ✅ How to make math stick using brain-based strategies, movement, and multi-sensory learning ✅ Ways to introduce negative numbers, decimals, and fractions without overwhelming students ✅ The power of letting answers “linger” to improve long-term retentionWhether you’re a math teacher or an occupational therapist, these strategies will help you strengthen your Tier 1 instruction so every student can thrive.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)00:00 – The #1 misconception about subtraction00:21 – Welcome & episode intro with Cheri01:02 – Jonily explains the Tier 1 Interventions mission03:05 – The 3 math rules that never expire05:06 – Why “Subtraction is Distance” builds number sense09:00 – Using the number line and bar models for subtraction11:00 – Distance vs. direction explained12:10 – How the brain processes magnitude13:55 – Example: 1012 – 995 without borrowing14:20 – Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass15:10 – Estimation skills and conceptual understanding18:00 – Why this strategy works for every type of number19:00 – Addressing misconceptions with positive/negative numbers22:00 – Applying the rule to decimals and fractions25:05 – Why letting answers linger boosts learning26:00 – Jonily on the “sitcom approach” problem in math teaching28:30 – Recap of all 3 rules & closing thoughts29:15 – Outro: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029🔗 Let’s Stay Connected🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1🎙️ Credits + Tools UsedHost: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrGraphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/Audio Equipment: Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG Scarlet Solo https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Audio-Interface/dp/B0C5JSHP7MTranscription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrProduction: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/🧠 Resources Mentioned🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.🏷️ Hashtags#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri#subtractionstrategies #subtractionisdistance #numbersenseactivities #mathteachertips #brainbasedlearning #multisensorymath #occupationaltherapymath #tier1mathinterventions #masterymathmethod #howtoteachsubtraction
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    30 mins
  • The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses

    The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses
    Jul 29 2025
    💡 Every Student Deserves to Understand DivisionDiscover how story, movement, and strategy come together to make division finally click, even for students with IEPs. This Tier 1 Interventions episode reveals how simple shifts create massive breakthroughs.📘 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeIn today’s episode, Jonily Zupancic completes her hands-on demonstration of division, showing how to turn a confusing concept into something tangible and teachable. We’ll explore how multisensory math, brain-based learning, and collaborative Tier 1 strategies can support all learners, not just those flagged for intervention.Whether you’re an OT, special educator, or general ed teacher, this episode equips you with practical tools to activate patterns in the brain and unlock student confidence.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)00:00 Welcome + What to Expect01:06 Jonily reviews division models 03:45 Storytelling through the Locker Problem 07:25 Visual strategies that stick 10:45 Movement and rhythm for memory 14:10 What Tier 1 looks like in action 18:30 Applying this across grade levels 21:20 Final thoughts + next steps 24:45 Outro: Mastery in motion 🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 90 Days?👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029🔗 Let’s Stay Connected🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1🎙️ Credits + Tools UsedHost: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrGraphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/Audio Equipment: Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG Scarlet Solo https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Audio-Interface/dp/B0C5JSHP7MTranscription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcrProduction: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/🧠 Resources Mentioned🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.🏷️ Hashtags#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri
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    26 mins
  • Teach math that actually sticks

    Teach math that actually sticks
    Jul 16 2025
    Step inside a vibrant kindergarten classroom where math transforms from confusion to clarity. In this immersive Tier 1 Interventions episode, we witness the power of silly songs, skip counting, and hands-on discovery as students unlock real pattern recognition through movement, storytelling, and structure.Discover how quick dots, the 120 chart, and square-building with blocks ignite both laughter and learning, proving that when we teach like the brain learns, mastery sticks. Whether you’re a teacher, interventionist, or therapist, this episode will shift how you see Tier 1 instruction and why it’s time to make OT, PT, and SLP an integrated part of the classroom, not an afterthought.Mark your calendar for August 13. Something big is coming that could change the way you teach math forever.While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1***************************************************************************BOOKSMaking Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64KHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.***************************************************************************TIME CODES02:00 What Is Math for the Brain?06:00 Quick Dot Activity Begins09:00 Skip Counting by Eights11:00 120 Chart Practice18:00 Second Quick Dot21:00 Cedric’s Interlude22:00 Recognizing Rectangles vs. Squares26:00 Singing the 12s Multiples Song28:00 Making Squares with Blocks35:00 Student Discoveries: 4, 9, 1641:00 The Magic of 1644:00 Clean Up Time***************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIyAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.***************************************************************************MISSIONMinds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.***************************************************************************FREE RESOURCEShttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525***************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Jonily and CheriFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventionsIG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmathTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath***************************************************************************QUESTIONWhat is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:Cheri@cheridotterer.comJonily@mindsonmath.com***************************************************************************HASHTAGS#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
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    49 mins
  • This Paper Game Teaches Quadratics—Without Students Knowing!

    This Paper Game Teaches Quadratics—Without Students Knowing!
    Jul 2 2025
    In this hands-on episode, recorded live at our June Tier 1 Interventions event, Jonily shares a robust and adaptable math strategy using nothing more than a piece of paper and red and white counters. This deceptively simple game helps students across all grade levels—from first grade to Algebra—grasp deep mathematical thinking, including one-to-one correspondence and quadratic patterns.You’ll hear how:A low-prep game introduces linear vs. non-linear thinkingRandom grouping strategies increase classroom engagementSensory and contextual experiences improve retentionYou might be misinterpreting your own standards, and how to fix itSpecial presenter, Audrie, also joins to demonstrate her creative take on visibly random grouping cards and how they bring zest and structure to math instruction. Whether you teach primary students or high schoolers, this episode gives you tools to turn math into a movement-driven, memory-rich experience.While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1***************************************************************************BOOKSMaking Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64KHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.***************************************************************************TIME CODES00:45 Game instructions04:00 Why primary students need thinking tools07:00 Random Grouping Cards13:00 What happens when students play17:00 Teacher reflections***************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIyAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.***************************************************************************MISSIONMinds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.***************************************************************************FREE RESOURCEShttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525***************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Jonily and CheriFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventionsIG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/ https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer https://twitter.com/mindsonmathTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath***************************************************************************QUESTIONWhat is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:Cheri@cheridotterer.comJonily@mindsonmath.com***************************************************************************HASHTAGS#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
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    26 mins