#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math

Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers

You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom?
🙄 The kids don’t care.
🌀 The lesson falls flat.
😤 Or worse—it turns into total chaos.

In this episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when trying to implement real-world math—and exactly how to fix them.

✅ You’ll learn:

• Why surface-level “fun” isn’t the same as real engagement
• How to make your math tasks actually feel relevant to your students
• How to hit rigor without overwhelming them

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Modern Math Teacher Membership gives you the structure, tools, and support you need to make this kind of teaching sustainable and successful.

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
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