DebateMath Podcast
Welcome to the DebateMath Podcast, the show where we’re redefining what it means to debate in mathematics & education, where multiple sides of ideas are explored, evidence matters, and we all grow and learn from hearing each other.
We know the world–and our classrooms–are not binary. So we lean into the gray area in our discussions. We invite on guests with differing viewpoints on the way math is taught, and listen in as they debate with each other.
Come dig into any debate, where we listen to learn, not to prove someone wrong, but to deepen our understanding.
DebateMath Podcast
Latest Episodes
Debate 58 - Elementary or Secondary Math: Which is Harder to Teach?
Today's playful debate takes on a discussion that's been echoing through teachers' lounges for years: Who has it harder—elementary teachers or high school teachers? Is it the elementary teacher juggling every subject, tying shoes, drying tears,...
Fast Break #12 - What Is the Most Fun Math Topic?
In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curi...
Debate 57 - Should We Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
This month, we're tackling a topic that's sparking heated conversations in school board meetings, parent groups, and classrooms across the country: cell phones in schools. It's a topic with no shortage of opinions. Teachers and parents often br...
Bonus #1: Hot or Iced?
In this bonus debate, Chris engages Vanessa Vakharia in a friendly debate about the best way to have a latte -- iced or hot?-You can find Vanessa Vakharia on social media @TheMathGuru and visit her website: MathTherapy.com
Fast Break #11 - What Is the Most Fun Operation to Teach?
In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curi...