Today on the podcast Jon & Kyle dig into Crafting a Hero’s Journey: The Power of Storytelling in Math Class including why teaching math should be more like telling a story, what elements will help you craft a lesson that plays out like a story to spark curiosity in your students, how to get kids hooked in just like your favourite movies and books, and finally where you can go to learn more and begin crafting your own mathematics program that feels like a book you don’t want to put down.You’ll learn: Why teaching mathematics should be more like telling a story vs. “teaching” with the gradual release of responsibility model;The necessary elements that will help craft a story that sparks curiosity in your students; How you can shape your math lessons so they’re like your favourite addictive movies and books; and,Where you can go to find more on making your math class a story that students won’t want to end.Resources: https://summit.makemathmoments.comhttps://learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks https://makemathmoments.com/hero/ https://makemathmoments.com/framework https://blog.mrmeyer.com/2011/the-three-acts-of-a-mathematical-story/ https://apocketfulofpi.com/coordinating-the-struggle-making-math-moments-week-3/ Right now the 2021 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit is Open For Registration! Learn the smartest ways to engage, reach, and strengthen your students in K-12 math classrooms.Participate in this 2-Day LIVE Event for FREE! Register: https://summit.makemathmoments.com