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What happens when we stop treating answers as the goal and begin treating ideas as the most valuable part of mathematics? In this conversation, Mike Flynn and I explore one of the central themes of Curious Kids in the Math Classroom: creating classrooms where students' thinking matters more than speed or correctness. We discuss classroom culture, productive struggle, mathematical reasoning, and why curiosity grows when students are invited to share, defend, and revise their ideas. This episode gets to the heart of what it means to teach mathematics for understanding. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

What makes one math task unforgettable while another is over before it even begins? In this episode, Christopher Danielson and I discuss how teachers can thoughtfully adapt mathematical tasks to create richer opportunities for reasoning, problem solving, and curiosity. We explore what makes a task compelling and how small instructional moves can completely change the mathematical experience for students. If you've ever wondered how to get more out of the lessons you already teach, this conversation is packed with ideas. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

What if the most engaging math lesson begins with a question students genuinely want answered? Dan Meyer joins me for a conversation about designing mathematical experiences that create authentic curiosity. We explore why uncertainty is such a powerful driver of learning, how great tasks invite students into the mathematics, and what it means to build lessons that students can't wait to solve. Whether you create your own tasks or adapt existing curriculum, this episode will leave you thinking differently about how lessons begin. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Listening is one of the most powerful instructional tools we have. But truly listening means much more than simply hearing student answers. In this episode, Allison Hintz and Elham Kazemi join me to explore what it means to listen to, with, and alongside students. We discuss how careful listening uncovers student thinking, informs instructional decisions, and communicates that every student's ideas have value. This conversation offers practical insights while reminding us that curiosity begins with paying close attention to the people in front of us. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Great math discussions don't happen just because a teacher asks great questions. They happen because students have worthwhile ideas to share and a classroom where those ideas are valued. In this episode, Kassia Wedekind joins me to talk about what it takes to facilitate rich mathematical conversations. We explore listening, wait time, responsive teaching, and how discussions become opportunities for students to refine their thinking together. If you're looking to move beyond recitation toward genuine mathematical discourse, this conversation is full of ideas to consider. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

When students have meaningful choices, they begin to see themselves as real math learners rather than simply followers of directions. In this episode, Brittany Hege joins me to discuss how autonomy transforms learning. We explore what real choice looks like in elementary mathematics, why ownership matters, and how teachers can balance structure with opportunities for students to make decisions about their own learning. This conversation challenges us to think differently about who does the thinking in our classrooms. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Curiosity doesn't happen by accident. It grows in classrooms where students feel safe enough to take risks and share unfinished thinking. In this conversation, Claire Riddell and I explore how teachers build communities where curiosity can thrive. We discuss trust, belonging, classroom culture, and the small moves that help students see mistakes as opportunities rather than failures. If you've ever wondered why some classrooms seem filled with genuine mathematical conversations while others struggle to get students talking, this episode offers a thoughtful place to begin. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Curiosity is something we all recognize, but it can be surprisingly difficult to define. In this episode, I sit down with Liesl McConchie to explore what curiosity really is, why it matters for learning, and how teachers can intentionally create the conditions for curiosity to flourish. Together, we unpack the role uncertainty plays in learning and discuss why some of the most powerful mathematical moments begin with questions rather than answers. If you've ever wondered how curiosity fits into everyday teaching, this conversation is for you. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Some educators have a way of making you see mathematics differently. Chris Nho is one of them. In the first episode of Curiosity Continued, I sit down with my friend Chris Nho, who wrote the foreword for Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Together, we explore what it means to teach in ways that spark wonder, honor student thinking, and create classrooms where ideas matter more than getting the right answer. Whether you've already read the book or you're simply interested in creating more meaningful math experiences, this conversation is a great place to begin. Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Each episode features a conversation with an educator whose work has shaped the way I think about teaching mathematics. These aren't chapter summaries. They're opportunities to dig deeper, ask new questions, and continue exploring the ideas behind the book. Learn more about Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.