Episodes

  • Why Number Lines Break Kids (And How to Fix Them)

    Why Number Lines Break Kids (And How to Fix Them)
    Dec 23 2025
    What’s wrong with number lines in math instruction? They’re among the most widely used tools in classrooms and among the most damaging when introduced too early.In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we put number lines on trial.Number lines are highly abstract representations of quantity, yet many students are expected to use them before they have built the concrete, visual foundations required to understand them. This often leads to confusion, guessing, shutdown, and long-term gaps in math understanding, especially for neurodivergent learners, students with ADHD, dysgraphia, or working-memory challenges.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why number lines are more abstract than teachers realizeWhy students freeze on number line problemsHow number lines can break math understanding instead of building itThe missing instructional steps between concrete and abstract mathWhy tools like the 120 chart, arrays, rectangles, bar models, and paper strips must come before number linesHow improper sequencing affects fact fluency, fractions, and algebraWhat to do when number lines appear on testsThis conversation is essential for:Elementary teachersSpecial education teachersMath interventionistsHomeschool parentsParents of neurodivergent learnersAnyone teaching math conceptuallyIf your students understand math one day and lose it the next, the problem may not be the student — it may be the tool.👉 Want to see the full instructional progression step-by-step? Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Why Math Isn’t Sticking01:08 – What “Teaching Math Backwards” Really Means02:40 – Why A’s Don’t Equal Mastery04:12 – Answer-Getting vs Mathematical Thinking06:05 – The Power of Structure in Math08:10 – Rectangles, Arrays, and Visual Models10:02 – Diamond Problems Explained12:25 – Early Algebra Starts Sooner Than You Think14:40 – Why Exposure Beats Memorization17:05 – Teaching for Reasoning and Sense-Making19:10 – What Tier 1 Math Interventions Should Look Like21:30 – How to Fix Math Instruction Moving Forward23:45 – Next Steps: Learn 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/calendar🎧 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.Keywordsnumber lines mathmath number linemath interventionmath strategies for struggling studentsneurodivergent learners mathADHD math strategiesdysgraphia mathconceptual math teachingmath teaching mistakeswhy students struggle with mathmath tools explainedelementary math instructionmath sense makingbar models math120 chart mathmath for homeschoolersspecial education mathmath pedagogymastery mathtier 1 interventions
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    20 mins
  • We're Teaching MATH Backwards

    We're Teaching MATH Backwards
    Dec 16 2025
    We’re teaching math backwards — and it’s one of the biggest reasons students struggle with understanding, retention, and confidence.In this Tier 1 Interventions episode, Jonily Zupancic explains why traditional math instruction focuses too heavily on answers rather than thinking and how that sequencing mistake creates fragile learning.When students can get correct answers but can’t explain their reasoning, transfer skills, or retain concepts, the issue isn’t effort or intelligence. It’s how math is being taught.Using real classroom examples and student work, you’ll learn:Why answer-getting doesn’t equal math masteryHow visual math structures (rectangles, arrays, diamond problems) support understandingWhy early algebra exposure should begin in elementary schoolHow Tier 1 math interventions can reduce frustration and build confidenceWhat it means to teach math for thinking, reasoning, and sense-makingThis video is for:Elementary and middle school teachersMath interventionists and specialistsHomeschool parentsEducators supporting struggling or neurodivergent learners👉 Want to see the full system in action? You can experience one Mastery Math Method workshop for just $47 and walk step-by-step through the approach used in this video.👉 Want to experience the full workshop? You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Why Math Isn’t Sticking01:08 – What “Teaching Math Backwards” Really Means02:40 – Why A’s Don’t Equal Mastery04:12 – Answer-Getting vs Mathematical Thinking06:05 – The Power of Structure in Math08:10 – Rectangles, Arrays, and Visual Models10:02 – Diamond Problems Explained12:25 – Early Algebra Starts Sooner Than You Think14:40 – Why Exposure Beats Memorization17:05 – Teaching for Reasoning and Sense-Making19:10 – What Tier 1 Math Interventions Should Look Like21:30 – How to Fix Math Instruction Moving Forward23:45 – Next Steps: Learn 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/calendar🎧 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.Keywordsteaching math backwardsmath mastery vs memorizationTier 1 math interventionsmath intervention strategieswhy students struggle in mathvisual math modelsearly algebra instructionmath sense makingelementary math teaching strategiesmath for neurodivergent learners🏷️ Hashtags#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset
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    15 mins
  • Why As don't equal mastery

    Why As don't equal mastery
    Dec 11 2025


    Why do students earn A’s in math… yet still struggle to pass state tests?
     In today’s episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic uncover the hidden truth behind traditional grading: grades measure compliance—NOT mastery.


    You’ll learn why “good students” often carry the deepest learning gaps, how traditional grading systems mislead parents and teachers, and what REAL mastery looks like inside a math classroom.


    ✔ Why A’s don’t equal mastery
    ✔ Why compliant students still have conceptual gaps
    ✔ How nonlinear instruction strengthens the math brain
    ✔ Why multitasking is a myth (and what switch-tasking really is)
    ✔ How to redesign math learning around true understanding
    ✔ The 3 visual anchors that transform math thinking:     Lockers, Rectangles & Pizzas


    If you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, interventionist, or administrator who wants students to actually understand math—not just earn grades—this episode is essential.


    Drop your favorite math jingles in the comments.


    👉     Want to experience the full workshop?
     You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.


    https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register

    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Welcome + Why This Episode Matters

    00:37 – Nonlinear Teaching & The 12 Song Story

    01:33 – Why Traditional Learning Fails Many Students

    02:27 – Multitasking vs. Switch-Tasking

    03:58 – Nonlinear Thinking in Math Instruction

    05:53 – When “Good” Students Struggle Most

    06:45 – The Parent Question That Exposed the Problem

    08:12 – Straight A’s but Failing State Tests

    09:40 – Why Grades Don’t Measure Mastery

    11:00 – Teachers Sound Off on Grading Scales

    12:30 – Compliance vs. Understanding

    13:18 – Why We Need Mastery-Based Grading

    14:05 – Humor, Memory & Celine Dion

    15:10 – Type A vs. Type Z Teachers

    16:40 – What Needs to Change in Math Education

    17:00 – Closing + Next Week’s Teaser


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    🎧 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


    #MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset
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    17 mins
  • Why students Zone Out constantly

    Why students Zone Out constantly
    Dec 3 2025

    Students aren’t zoning out because they’re bored — they’re zoning out because their brains literally can’t do what we’re asking them to do.

    In this episode, Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR, and math leader Jonily break down the neuroscience behind attention, dopamine, novelty, and why every classroom hits the same predictable “zoning-out moment.”

    You’ll learn:

    • Why students can only focus for their age in minutes
    • The 7-second dopamine cycle that sabotages attention
    • Why novelty (singing, movement, humor) instantly resets the brain
    • Why music activates learning before visual or auditory channels
    • Why rectangles are the single most powerful structure in math
    • How interleaving and iteration outperform linear teaching
    • How skip-counting by 12s rewires numerical fluency
    • Why U.S. math scores suffer — and how to fix it tomorrow

    If you’ve ever asked, “Why do my students suddenly check out?” — this episode is the answer.
    Drop your favorite math jingles in the comments.

    👉 Want to experience the full workshop?
     You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.

    https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register

    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 — Welcome to Tier One Interventions

    00:22 — Why focus equals age in minutes

    01:05 — The 7-second dopamine attention loop

    01:40 — Students WANT to focus but their brains can’t

    02:10 — Novelty triggers that instantly reset attention

    03:25 — Why music activates learning before anything else

    03:54 — Math jingles that rewire memory

    04:28 — Why skip-counting by 12s accelerates mastery

    05:08 — Rectangles: the most powerful structure in math

    05:45 — Whisper counting + dot arrays for deep understanding

    06:30 — The “loud number” mistake and why it’s productive

    07:30 — Iteration vs. repetition: the real difference

    08:18 — Interleaving: the brain’s preferred learning method

    09:05 — Jumping from 2 twelves to 12 twelves (nonlinear learning)

    10:05 — Why U.S. math scores are failing

    11:30 — The winning formula: structure + novelty + repetition

    12:05 — Wrap-up and $47 workshop invitation


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    🎧 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


    #MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset
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    14 mins
  • WHY Your Math Curriculum Isn’t Working

    WHY Your Math Curriculum Isn’t Working
    Nov 25 2025
    If you’ve ever wondered why your students still don’t “get” math—even with all the new textbooks, intervention programs, small groups, apps, and training—this episode will change everything.In today’s conversation, Cheri and Jonily pull back the curtain on the brutal truth:👉 The problem isn’t your students. The problem isn’t you. The problem is the system.Math scores across the U.S. have crashed to historic lows. Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups are overflowing. Teachers are exhausted. Kids are frustrated. And the curriculum you were handed is not built to fix any of it.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:🔸 The REAL reason your math curriculum keeps failing 🔸 Why “teaching harder” never moves the needle 🔸 How mental load, attention spans, and dopamine shape learning 🔸 Why rhythm, novelty, and movement unlock mathematical thinking 🔸 How lockers, rectangles, and pizzas explain EVERYTHING about math success 🔸 The shocking data from real classrooms (54% → 84%, 27% → 60%, and more) 🔸 Why 3rd graders can learn so much more than we think 🔸 What schools must change NOW to reverse the declineThis isn’t another “curriculum review.” This is the root cause of the math crisis in America—and the brain-based pathway out of it.If you’ve ever sat in your classroom thinking, “Why aren’t they getting it? What am I missing?” …this episode will finally give you the answer.👉 Want to experience the full workshop? You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Tier One Interventions Podcast00:28 – Why today’s session starts at a higher math level01:00 – Why Tier 1—not Tier 3—is the real issue02:00 – The rising crisis of U.S. math scores03:10 – Why kids “don’t get math” (and it’s not aptitude)04:05 – Why Tier 2 and Tier 3 are overloaded05:00 – What Tier One Interventions actually solve06:20 – Evidence from real classrooms: 54% → 84%, 27% → 60%, and more07:45 – Second graders eliminating all “red/yellow” scores in 6 weeks09:15 – Why this workshop series matters10:05 – Connecting Mastery Math Method to today’s episode11:00 – Lockers, Rectangles, Pizzas… and why it works11:30 – Using music and rhythm to re-trigger attention12:20 – The neuroscience of rhythm-based learning13:00 – Crossing midline, movement, rhythm, and subconscious learning14:10 – How 14-year-olds signal when their brains need novelty15:00 – Lighting, environmental shifts, and novelty triggers16:00 – The attention-span research that guides your timing16:55 – Episode wrap-up + teaser for next week17:10 – CTA: Experience one workshop for $47🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar🎧 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#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset
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    17 mins
  • Stop Teaching the Textbook

    Stop Teaching the Textbook
    Nov 4 2025

    What if your students begged to keep doing math?


    In this Level 2 session of the Mastery Math Method, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic show you how to break free from the textbook and make math feel like a game again.


    You’ll see how:

    • A simple Locker Problem can teach double-digit multiplication
    • Reference tasks connect creativity to fourth-grade standards
    • Interleaving and spaced practice help every student retain what they learn
    • And why giving yourself permission to ditch the worksheet changes everything

    🎓 Join the next Mastery Math Method Masterclass → disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    ✨ Takeaway: Learning isn’t about control — it’s about connection, curiosity, and courage to make a mess before mastery.


    💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

    🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
     📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

    💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 Welcome – Level 2 Mastery Math Method

    00:40 From Locker Problem to Double-Digit Multiplication

    01:35 Why Reference Tasks Change Everything

    03:10 Skip-Counting → Multiplying → Connecting Standards

    04:20 Interleaving and Spaced Practice in Real Classrooms

    06:05 Teacher Reactions – Level Up Mindset

    07:10 Students Love Thinking Math

    08:15 From Overwhelmed to Empowered

    09:00 How to Join the Mastery Math Masterclass

    11:00 Closing – For Such a Time as This


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    🎧 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


    #MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset
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    12 mins
  • You Can't Rush Math Art

    You Can't Rush Math Art
    Oct 28 2025

    Math is messy — and that’s precisely how mastery begins.

    In this Tier 1 Interventions episode, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic challenge the myth that math (and writing) should be neat, orderly, and always “on the line.” From the Locker Problem to real-world classroom stories, they model how productive chaos and productive struggle help students think critically, notice patterns, and build an accurate understanding of numbers.

    🧠 Inside this episode:
    • Why “messy math” is essential for deep learning
    • How to turn student drafts into tools for reflection
    • The OT perspective on movement and memory
    • The three types of bilateral integration and how they re-engage the brain
    • What “You can’t rush math art” really means for teachers

    ✨ Takeaway: Learning isn’t about control — it’s about connection, curiosity, and courage to make a mess before mastery.

    💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

    🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
     📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

    💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Welcome to Tier 1 Interventions

    00:40 – What Makes Mastery Math Different

    01:15 – Why Math Must Be Messy

    02:30 – The Type-A Teacher Trap

    03:45 – Draft-1 Thinking: Messy Before Mastery

    05:20 – Framing the Chaos: Learning From Mistakes

    07:00 – What Do You Notice? Pattern Spotting in Action

    09:30 – The OT’s Secret: Move to Remember

    11:50 – Three Types of Bilateral Integration Explained

    13:40 – When Planning Gets in the Way of Learning

    15:10 – The Locker 11 Revelation

    17:15 – “If I Say It, They Hear It — If They Say It, They Learn It”

    19:20 – Turning Observation Into Ownership

    21:00 – The 12 Song: Rhythm Meets Math Fluency

    23:40 – “You Can’t Rush Math Art” — Lessons From Toy Story

    25:30 – When Students Finally See the Pattern

    26:30 – Wrap-Up: Messy Learning Creates Mastery


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    🎧 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


    #MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset
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    27 mins
  • Teach Math Like a Play

    Teach Math Like a Play
    Oct 21 2025

    What if your math lessons felt more like a story than a worksheet?
    In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic reveal how to teach math like a play — using the power of storytelling to captivate every student.

    Discover how the Three-Act Math Story (Act 1 Hook • Act 2 Story • Act 3 Offer) transforms problem-solving into curiosity-driven learning. You’ll hear how teachers spark engagement with focus triggers like “Tell me about…” and nonverbal cues such as spirit fingers and jazz hands — all while keeping math meaningful, memorable, and fun.


    🎭 Because when math class has a plot, every student becomes part of the story.


    💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

    🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
     📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

    💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?


    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 Welcome to Tier 1 Interventions

    00:38 Why Students Stop Thinking

    02:06 The Three-Act Math Play

    03:56 The Natalie Strategy: Get Every Student Talking

    06:25 Leveling the Playing Field

    08:05 Every Kid Has an Entry Point

    10:18 Teach Like a Champion in Math Class

    13:05 Hook • Story • Offer for Teachers

    14:56 Spirit Fingers vs Jazz Hands 😂

    19:56 Tangents That Teach

    21:24 Preview: Double-Digit Multiplication


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    🎧 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


    #MathEducation #TeacherLife #MasteryMath #Dysgraphia #Tier1Interventions #MathCoaching #Storytellinginmath
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    22 mins