Adding It All Up Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:55:05 -0400 https://nctm.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics yes 9c48bacd-e7ca-5317-b79f-d0f95587dd3b National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) episodic false The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) welcomes you to Adding It All Up —a podcast created by and for mathematics educators and teachers. Join us each month as we explore current topics, insights, and emerging trends with thought leaders in the math community.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) mathematics, math, mathematics education, math teacher, mathematics teacher National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tl54rnoyfghb0ugfx42bti53s043?.jpg Adding It All Up Dewey Gottlieb, NCTM President-elect Latrenda Knighten, NCTM President AI, Data, and the Future of Mathematical Thinking AI, Data, and the Future of Mathematical Thinking Latrenda and Dewey welcome Ken Ono to the podcast to discuss the evolving role of mathematics during Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. Discover how data, artificial intelligence, and real-world applications—from classroom investigations to Olympic swimming performance—are reshaping how we think about math education.

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]]> Latrenda and Dewey welcome Ken Ono to the podcast to discuss the evolving role of mathematics during Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. Discover how data, artificial intelligence, and real-world applications—from classroom investigations to Olympic swimming performance—are reshaping how we think about math education.

More:

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-19020004 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2108 3 4 full false Building a Thinking Classroom Building a Thinking Classroom Peter Liljedahl joins Latrenda and Dewey to explore what it takes to build a “thinking classroom” where students do the heavy lifting. 

They discuss what these classrooms look and feel like, why traditional routines often lead to answer-getting instead of real thinking, and practical moves, like random groups, vertical whiteboards, and purposeful tasks, that help every student engage, collaborate, and develop a stronger math identity.

]]> Peter Liljedahl joins Latrenda and Dewey to explore what it takes to build a “thinking classroom” where students do the heavy lifting. 

They discuss what these classrooms look and feel like, why traditional routines often lead to answer-getting instead of real thinking, and practical moves, like random groups, vertical whiteboards, and purposeful tasks, that help every student engage, collaborate, and develop a stronger math identity.

]]> Buzzsprout-18874449 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 3277 3 3 full false Think, Talk, Choose: Math Routines That Grow Fluency Think, Talk, Choose: Math Routines That Grow Fluency Jenny Bay-Williams and John SanGiovanni join Latrenda and Dewey to discuss building numeracy, strategic fluency, and student agency. They explore why fluency isn’t about memorization or speed drills, how “think time” and classroom routines support reasoning, and how giving students a repertoire of strategies helps them make more confident choices in math.

]]> Jenny Bay-Williams and John SanGiovanni join Latrenda and Dewey to discuss building numeracy, strategic fluency, and student agency. They explore why fluency isn’t about memorization or speed drills, how “think time” and classroom routines support reasoning, and how giving students a repertoire of strategies helps them make more confident choices in math.

]]> Buzzsprout-18664141 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1735 3 2 full false Every Student Has a Place: Belonging in Mathematics Every Student Has a Place: Belonging in Mathematics Salandra Grice-Johnson and Alexis Lien join the podcast to shine a spotlight on mathematical belonging, the feeling that every student has a valued place in the math classroom. 

Through stories, insights, and research from the recent issue of the MTLT journal, they unpack how fostering a sense of belonging can strengthen students’ confidence, support their math identity, and transform their relationship with the subject.

]]> Salandra Grice-Johnson and Alexis Lien join the podcast to shine a spotlight on mathematical belonging, the feeling that every student has a valued place in the math classroom. 

Through stories, insights, and research from the recent issue of the MTLT journal, they unpack how fostering a sense of belonging can strengthen students’ confidence, support their math identity, and transform their relationship with the subject.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-18503617 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1582 3 1 full false Math Trauma: Naming It, Understanding It, Healing It (Part 2) Math Trauma: Naming It, Understanding It, Healing It (Part 2) In part 2 of their two-part conversation with Vanessa Vakharia, NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, continue their discussion on students’ relationships with mathematics, and how educators can empower and guide them to realize they are fully capable of understanding it.

]]> In part 2 of their two-part conversation with Vanessa Vakharia, NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, continue their discussion on students’ relationships with mathematics, and how educators can empower and guide them to realize they are fully capable of understanding it.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-18337274 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1508 mathematics, math, math education, teaching, teacher, math teacher, NCTM, students 2 13 full true Math Trauma: Naming It, Understanding It, Healing It (Part 1) Math Trauma: Naming It, Understanding It, Healing It (Part 1) Join NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and the new President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, for part one of a two-part conversation with Vanessa Vakharia.

They'll discuss students’ relationships with mathematics and how educators can empower and guide them to realize they are fully capable of understanding it.

]]> Join NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and the new President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, for part one of a two-part conversation with Vanessa Vakharia.

They'll discuss students’ relationships with mathematics and how educators can empower and guide them to realize they are fully capable of understanding it.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-18180613 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1706 2 12 full false Math Beyond the Classroom: Empowering Families, Engaging Children Math Beyond the Classroom: Empowering Families, Engaging Children Join NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and the new President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, as they invite Holly Kreider to discuss daily activities that can create natural opportunities for children to build confidence in math.

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Join NCTM President Latrenda Knighten and the new President-elect, Dewey Gottlieb, as they invite Holly Kreider to discuss daily activities that can create natural opportunities for children to build confidence in math.

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-18003182 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2606 2 11 full true Multiplying Meaning: Empowering Students in Mathematics Multiplying Meaning: Empowering Students in Mathematics Lateefah Id-Deen, NCTM 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition Opening Keynote Speaker, joins Latrenda and Kevin to discuss building meaningful connections with students in the math classroom and leaving behind a legacy a teacher can be proud of. 

  • Register for the NCTM 2025 Annual Meeting.


This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Lateefah Id-Deen, NCTM 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition Opening Keynote Speaker, joins Latrenda and Kevin to discuss building meaningful connections with students in the math classroom and leaving behind a legacy a teacher can be proud of. 

  • Register for the NCTM 2025 Annual Meeting.


This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-17823847 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1060 2 10 full false Chalk It Up to a Strong Start: Your Back-to-School Playbook Chalk It Up to a Strong Start: Your Back-to-School Playbook Elaine Saunders, Zepherine Miller, and Shin Law join the podcast to delve into strategies for setting up a successful school year. From launching meaningful math routines to building strong classroom communities, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights to help educators start the year with confidence.


This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Elaine Saunders, Zepherine Miller, and Shin Law join the podcast to delve into strategies for setting up a successful school year. From launching meaningful math routines to building strong classroom communities, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights to help educators start the year with confidence.


This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Buzzsprout-17670801 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1692 2 9 full false Data-Driven Minds: Prepping Students for a Smarter Future Data-Driven Minds: Prepping Students for a Smarter Future Joshua Sawyer and Mahmoud Harding join the podcast to discuss the importance of meaningfully integrating data science and data literacy into mathematics instruction and how to prepare students for the future.

Resources and articles referenced in the podcast:

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Joshua Sawyer and Mahmoud Harding join the podcast to discuss the importance of meaningfully integrating data science and data literacy into mathematics instruction and how to prepare students for the future.

Resources and articles referenced in the podcast:

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Buzzsprout-17476588 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1568 2 8 full false Sunscreen & Subtraction: Your NCTM Summer Reading List Sunscreen & Subtraction: Your NCTM Summer Reading List Corinne Day, John SanGiovanni, and Kristopher Childs join the podcast to discuss their favorite NCTM publications, books, journals, and articles for listeners and how the readings furthered their careers as math educators. 

Books and Articles referenced in the podcast:

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Corinne Day, John SanGiovanni, and Kristopher Childs join the podcast to discuss their favorite NCTM publications, books, journals, and articles for listeners and how the readings furthered their careers as math educators. 

Books and Articles referenced in the podcast:

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Buzzsprout-17318717 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2073 2 7 full false Words Count Too: Literacy in Math Learning Words Count Too: Literacy in Math Learning Latrenda Knighten and Kevin Dykema invite Susie Katt and Dave Ebert to discuss the connection between literacy and mathematics—and why integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills into math instruction can transform student understanding.

Related events and resources:

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Latrenda Knighten and Kevin Dykema invite Susie Katt and Dave Ebert to discuss the connection between literacy and mathematics—and why integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills into math instruction can transform student understanding.

Related events and resources:

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Buzzsprout-17108152 Wed, 07 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1925 2 6 full false Multiplying Opportunities: Advocating for Better Math Access Multiplying Opportunities: Advocating for Better Math Access Della Cronin from the Bose Public Affairs Group and NCTM Associate Executive Director, Dave Barnes, stop by the podcast to discuss why advocacy efforts for math education are crucial to the community's success.

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Della Cronin from the Bose Public Affairs Group and NCTM Associate Executive Director, Dave Barnes, stop by the podcast to discuss why advocacy efforts for math education are crucial to the community's success.

This episode of Adding It All Up is sponsored by Prodigy Math.

]]> Buzzsprout-16947203 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2091 2 5 full false Metacognition: Thinking About Our Thinking Metacognition: Thinking About Our Thinking Sam Rhodes, Kelly Reigle, and MTLT Editor in Chief, Angela Barlow join the podcast to discuss the role of metacognition, a reflective process to help math students succeed with problem-solving in and out of the classroom. 

]]> Sam Rhodes, Kelly Reigle, and MTLT Editor in Chief, Angela Barlow join the podcast to discuss the role of metacognition, a reflective process to help math students succeed with problem-solving in and out of the classroom. 

]]> Buzzsprout-16778851 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1328 2 4 full false 2024 In Review: Mathematics Education Evolved...and What's Next in 2025 2024 In Review: Mathematics Education Evolved...and What's Next in 2025 NCTM’s Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten recap the 2024 year, highlighting areas of growth in meeting the needs of students, publications, and conferences and discussing what they hope to see in 2025. 

]]> NCTM’s Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten recap the 2024 year, highlighting areas of growth in meeting the needs of students, publications, and conferences and discussing what they hope to see in 2025. 

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-16663532 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2650 2 3 full false Numbers Don’t Lie: Analyzing the 2024 NAEP Results Numbers Don’t Lie: Analyzing the 2024 NAEP Results David Barnes, NCTM Associate Executive Director, joins Kevin and Latrenda to discuss the 2024 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) results, highlighting the challenges and next steps for the mathematics education community. 

Explore results for the 2024 NAEP Mathematics Assessment.

Read the NCTM news release.

Learn more about professional development opportunities for your school or district.


]]> David Barnes, NCTM Associate Executive Director, joins Kevin and Latrenda to discuss the 2024 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) results, highlighting the challenges and next steps for the mathematics education community. 

Explore results for the 2024 NAEP Mathematics Assessment.

Read the NCTM news release.

Learn more about professional development opportunities for your school or district.


]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-16575939 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1222 2 2 full false The Power of Proactive Coaching: Transforming Math Leadership The Power of Proactive Coaching: Transforming Math Leadership NCTM’s Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten invite two coaching experts, Courtney Baker and Melinda Knapp, to the podcast to discuss their book, Proactive Mathematics Coaching, Bridging Content, Context, and Practice, and the power of the proactive coaching framework, which helps math leaders refine their practices.

Purchase a copy of Proactive Mathematics Coaching: Bridging Content, Context, and Practice

Register for NCTM Book Study: Catalyzing Change Through Proactive Mathematics Coaching

]]> NCTM’s Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten invite two coaching experts, Courtney Baker and Melinda Knapp, to the podcast to discuss their book, Proactive Mathematics Coaching, Bridging Content, Context, and Practice, and the power of the proactive coaching framework, which helps math leaders refine their practices.

Purchase a copy of Proactive Mathematics Coaching: Bridging Content, Context, and Practice

Register for NCTM Book Study: Catalyzing Change Through Proactive Mathematics Coaching

]]> Buzzsprout-16449165 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2514 2 1 full false Play By Play: Strategies to Empower Students in the Classroom Play By Play: Strategies to Empower Students in the Classroom NCTM’s Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten invite three mathematics teachers, Alyssa Schexnayder (elementary school), Maggie McHugh (middle school), and Joe Bolz (high school) to the podcast to discuss developing teacher playbooks and how to empower students to learn.

]]> NCTM’s Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten invite three mathematics teachers, Alyssa Schexnayder (elementary school), Maggie McHugh (middle school), and Joe Bolz (high school) to the podcast to discuss developing teacher playbooks and how to empower students to learn.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Buzzsprout-16286451 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 2261 1 9 full false Forward Thinking in the Math Classroom Forward Thinking in the Math Classroom NCTM’s Chonda Long takes over hosting duties for this episode of Adding It All Up and asks new NCTM President, Latrenda Knighten, and NCTM Past President, Kevin Dykema, about diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in modern-day math classrooms. 

]]> NCTM’s Chonda Long takes over hosting duties for this episode of Adding It All Up and asks new NCTM President, Latrenda Knighten, and NCTM Past President, Kevin Dykema, about diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in modern-day math classrooms. 

]]> Buzzsprout-16112986 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2486 1 8 full false Beyond Calculators: AI's Role in Modern Math Classrooms Beyond Calculators: AI's Role in Modern Math Classrooms Donnie Piercey, fourth-grade teacher and a former Kentucky Teacher of the Year, visits Adding It All Up to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in mathematics education and how offering tools that personalize learning and engage students in new ways can enhance the classroom. 

]]> Donnie Piercey, fourth-grade teacher and a former Kentucky Teacher of the Year, visits Adding It All Up to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in mathematics education and how offering tools that personalize learning and engage students in new ways can enhance the classroom. 

]]> Buzzsprout-15924872 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1956 1 7 full false The New Three "Rs" of High School Mathematics The New Three "Rs" of High School Mathematics Kristi Martin and Jenny Novak, lead writers of High School Mathematics: Reimagined, Revitalized, and Relevant, join Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten on this episode of Adding It All Up to discuss the new book and how reimagining and revitalizing are essential in making mathematics more relevant for students.

]]> Kristi Martin and Jenny Novak, lead writers of High School Mathematics: Reimagined, Revitalized, and Relevant, join Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten on this episode of Adding It All Up to discuss the new book and how reimagining and revitalizing are essential in making mathematics more relevant for students.

]]> Buzzsprout-15721092 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1418 1 6 full false Actionable Steps in Equity Actionable Steps in Equity Luis Leyva—the NCTM 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition Iris M. Carl Equity address speaker—joins Latrenda Knighten to discuss teaching historically marginalized communities, engaging in critical forms of self-reflection, and more.

]]> Luis Leyva—the NCTM 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition Iris M. Carl Equity address speaker—joins Latrenda Knighten to discuss teaching historically marginalized communities, engaging in critical forms of self-reflection, and more.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buzzsprout-15533267 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2437 1 5 full false Embracing Your Voice as a Classroom Teacher: Writing for MTLT Embracing Your Voice as a Classroom Teacher: Writing for MTLT Angela Barlow, Editor-in-Chief of the NCTM journal, Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT), and Krystal Jones, MTLT Fellow, discuss the math journal and the power of connecting with other teachers and readers in mathematics education from the classroom and beyond. 

]]> Angela Barlow, Editor-in-Chief of the NCTM journal, Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT), and Krystal Jones, MTLT Fellow, discuss the math journal and the power of connecting with other teachers and readers in mathematics education from the classroom and beyond. 

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buzzsprout-15430590 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1419 1 4 full false Identity Crisis: Mathematics in the Classroom Identity Crisis: Mathematics in the Classroom Julia Aquirre, Karen Mayfield-Ingram, and Danny Bernard Martin, authors of The Impact of Identity in K-12 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-based Practices, discuss the importance of how mathematics identity agency impacts teaching and learning in the classroom.

]]> Julia Aquirre, Karen Mayfield-Ingram, and Danny Bernard Martin, authors of The Impact of Identity in K-12 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-based Practices, discuss the importance of how mathematics identity agency impacts teaching and learning in the classroom.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buzzsprout-15270844 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2382 1 3 full false Examining The Connections Between Elementary Mathematics and Literacy Examining The Connections Between Elementary Mathematics and Literacy Maria Franquiz joins Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten to discuss why it's crucial for educators to emphasize both math and literacy skills in the early grades, and how this collaboration can help integrate mathematics, language arts, and culture to engage elementary learners. Get more on this topic at the upcoming joint conference for elementary literacy and mathematics, hosted by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Council of Teachers of English. 

]]> Maria Franquiz joins Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten to discuss why it's crucial for educators to emphasize both math and literacy skills in the early grades, and how this collaboration can help integrate mathematics, language arts, and culture to engage elementary learners. Get more on this topic at the upcoming joint conference for elementary literacy and mathematics, hosted by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Council of Teachers of English. 

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buzzsprout-15073554 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1711 1 2 full false Exploring the Impact of the Landmark Publication: Principles to Actions Exploring the Impact of the Landmark Publication: Principles to Actions In celebration of the 10th anniversary of NCTM's landmark publication, Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, hosts Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten examine its impact with lead authors Steve Leinwand, Deann Huinker, and Dan Brahier.

]]> In celebration of the 10th anniversary of NCTM's landmark publication, Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, hosts Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten examine its impact with lead authors Steve Leinwand, Deann Huinker, and Dan Brahier.

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buzzsprout-14890805 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 1770 1 1 full false Introducing A New Podcast for Mathematics Educators and Teachers! Introducing A New Podcast for Mathematics Educators and Teachers! Don't miss the first episode of Adding It All Up, a new podcast created by and for mathematics educators and teachers...coming April 18!

]]> Don't miss the first episode of Adding It All Up, a new podcast created by and for mathematics educators and teachers...coming April 18!

]]> National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Buzzsprout-14816178 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 42 1 0 full false