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The Moment Students Stop Thinking in Math Class

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Have you ever watched students suddenly stop thinking during a math lesson?

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore the moment when students shift from active problem-solving to waiting for the teacher to tell them what to do next.

Many classrooms unintentionally train students to depend on the teacher for the next step. Over time, students stop engaging in deep thinking and instead look for hints, procedures, or answers.

In this session we discuss:
• The moment students shift from thinking to waiting
• How classroom habits can unintentionally create dependency
• Why productive struggle is necessary for mathematical understanding
• How teachers can encourage deeper thinking without rescuing students too quickly

Helping students remain engaged in thinking is one of the most important shifts teachers can make to build independence and long-term math confidence.

This video is Session 5 of a 10-part October workshop series exploring how math instruction can support deeper thinking and stronger student independence.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:22 The moment students stop thinking in math

1:05 When students begin waiting for answers

1:45 How classroom habits shape student thinking

2:30 The shift from solving problems to seeking answers

3:15 Why students start depending on the teacher

4:00 What productive struggle actually looks like

4:45 Supporting students without rescuing them

5:30 Strategies that keep students thinking longer

6:15 Encouraging persistence in problem solving

7:00 Closing thoughts

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Why Math Instruction Isn’t Working for Many Students

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Many teachers work incredibly hard to help students succeed in math, yet students continue to struggle with independence, perseverance, and deep understanding. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore three hidden problems in math classrooms that may be quietly limiting student learning.

Through real classroom examples and discussion, we examine how well-intentioned teaching habits—both in schools and at home—can unintentionally interfere with productive struggle and long-term mathematical thinking.

When students are constantly rescued from mistakes or pushed toward perfection, they often lose the opportunity to build independence and persistence. Over time, this affects how they approach problem solving, learning, and even their confidence in mathematics.

In this session we discuss:
• How perfectionism can develop through school and parenting experiences
• Why middle school students often appear less independent than younger students
• The role of productive struggle in long-term math achievement
• Why telling students everything can limit deep learning
• How teachers can shift classroom practices to support stronger thinking

This video is Session 4 of a 10-part October Workshop series exploring how math instruction can better support student thinking, independence, and conceptual understanding.

If you work with students in math classrooms, intervention programs, or special education services, this series will help you rethink how learning actually happens.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:20 Reflecting on the Classroom Experience

0:50 Why Younger Students Often Show More Independence

1:25 The Challenge of Rebuilding Independence in Older Students

2:00 Perfectionism and Parenting Expectations

2:40 How Early Messages Shape Learning Behavior

3:20 Breaking Generational Learning Patterns

4:00 Honest Conversations With Students and Families

4:50 Teaching Lessons That Transfer Beyond the Classroom

5:40 What Teachers Can Do When Students Make Mistakes

6:20 Turning Mistakes Into Learning Opportunities

7:00 Brain Development in Middle School Students

7:40 Why Middle Schoolers Sometimes Act Like Toddlers

8:20 Teaching Independence Instead of Expecting It

9:00 Measurement and Modeling Activities in Math

10:00 Barriers Teachers Face With Productive Struggle

10:50 Helping Students See What Collaboration Looks Like

11:40 The Role of Support Staff and Adults in the Room

12:20 Why Removing Struggle Prevents Learning

13:10 Evidence From Schools About What Isn’t Working

14:00 The Reality Teachers Face With Curriculum Pressure

14:30 Closing Thoughts and Workshop Invitation

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The Teaching Mistake That Kills Student Independence

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore a common classroom mistake that quietly destroys student independence: stepping in too quickly to fix the problem.

During a real classroom activity where students were measuring height and collecting data, an unexpected moment revealed how easily adults can interrupt productive struggle. Instead of allowing students to explore, make mistakes, and think through the process, the task was taken over—removing the learning opportunity.

Students build mathematical thinking through experience, experimentation, and problem solving. When we rescue them too quickly, we unintentionally teach them to wait for the answer instead of discovering it.

In this session we discuss:
• Why productive struggle is essential for learning
• How rescuing students limits independence
• What controlled chaos looks like in a classroom
• Why elementary students often handle independence better than older students
• How teachers can support thinking without taking over

This video is Session 3 of a 10-part October Workshop series exploring better ways to teach mathematics and support student thinking.

If you work with students in math classrooms, intervention programs, or special education services, this series will help you rethink how learning actually happens.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:25 Review: When Teachers Should Tell vs Let Students Discover

1:00 Fact Fluency vs Conceptual Learning

1:40 Mini Lesson Example: Inches, Feet, and Yards

2:20 Why Telling Does Not Equal Learning

3:00 Preparing Students for the Measurement Activity

3:45 Designing a “Controlled Chaos” Lesson

4:30 The Classroom Teacher Leaves for a Meeting

5:00 Students Begin Measuring Height

5:40 When Productive Struggle Begins

6:10 The Substitute Steps In

6:50 The Moment Learning Was Interrupted

7:30 Why Rescuing Students Hurts Learning

8:15 How Schools Accidentally Teach Dependence

9:00 Why Students Stop Persevering

9:40 Classroom Discussion About Independence

10:30 Elementary vs Middle School Independence

11:30 What Controlled Chaos Should Look Like

12:30 Why Students Need Space to Think

13:30 Reflection on the Classroom Experience

14:20 Invitation to the Monthly Masterclass

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Why Students Need to Struggle Before Learning Math

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore one of the most misunderstood ideas in teaching: students often need to experience the struggle before the lesson in order for real learning to occur.

Too often, teachers step in too quickly to rescue students from mistakes. But when students are allowed to explore, experiment, and even get things wrong, they begin to build deeper understanding of numbers, measurement, and mathematical relationships.

In this session, we walk through a real classroom example where students collect data, measure, and begin to make sense of mathematical ideas through experience before direct instruction.

This approach helps students develop:
• stronger number sense
• deeper conceptual understanding
• independence in problem solving
• lasting math fluency

You’ll also hear about the four stages of effective lesson design, including the often-missing step of pre-planning before instruction begins.

This video is Session 2 of a 10-part series from our October Workshop focused on improving math instruction and helping students think more deeply about mathematics.

If you work with students in math classrooms, intervention programs, or special education services, this series will give you practical strategies to improve learning and engagement.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:20 Review: Lockers, Rectangles, Pizzas Framework

0:50 The Two Data Points Activity

1:20 The “Five Pound” Story

2:00 Understanding Weight and Comparison

2:40 Difference as Distance on a Number Line

3:20 A Lesson That Changed Direction

4:05 The Importance of Pre-Planning

4:40 The Four Stages of Teaching

5:40 Why Most Teachers Skip Pre-Planning

6:15 Masterclass Overview and Teaching Structure

7:05 Returning to the Classroom Lesson

8:00 Introducing the Scale and Measurement Activity

8:50 Why Students Must Experience Before Instruction

9:40 Letting Students Struggle With the Task

10:25 Why We Often Save Students Too Quickly

11:10 Mini-Lesson After Experience

12:00 Reading the Scale and Number Patterns

13:00 Measuring With Meter Sticks

14:00 Confirming Facts vs Discovery Learning

15:00 When Teachers Should Tell Students the Answer

16:00 How Fact Fluency Fits Into Conceptual Learning

16:30 Workshop Invitation and Closing

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Why Students Forget Math — And 3 Problems That Fix It

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Why do so many students forget math concepts just weeks after learning them? In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore three powerful math problems that help build real fluency and long-term understanding.

Instead of relying on memorization or repetitive worksheets, these problems help students connect ideas, recognize patterns, and strengthen mathematical thinking. When students experience math through meaningful tasks, they retain what they learn and apply it more confidently.

This video is Session 1 of a 10-part series exploring instructional strategies that improve math fluency, student independence, and deeper conceptual understanding.

In this session, we discuss:
• Why students often forget math after instruction
• The difference between memorization and fluency
• Three math problems that strengthen mathematical thinking
• How these tasks help students retain concepts over time

These ideas come from real classroom experience and are designed to support teachers, interventionists, and specialists in helping students truly understand mathematics—not just complete assignments.

📚 Session 1 of 10 in the Math Fluency Series

If you work with students who struggle to retain math concepts, this series will help you rethink how fluency is built in the classroom.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:28 About This Series: October Workshop Excerpts

0:45 The Three Concepts That Build Math Fluency

1:00 Lesson Structure for Today’s Session

1:35 The Classroom Story Begins

2:20 Observing Teaching in Action

3:00 The CES Framework: Culture • Essentials • Seasons

4:10 Why Traditional Math Instruction Often Fails

5:00 What to Avoid: Telling Too Much Too Soon

6:20 How to Create Better Math Learning Environments

7:05 Classroom Observation Story

8:10 Teaching Math Across Grade Levels

9:05 Real Classroom Activity: Measuring Height and Weight

10:10 Why Bar Graphs May Limit Learning

11:00 A Better Approach: Two-Variable Graphs

12:05 Preparing Students for Secondary Mathematics

13:05 Patterns and Relationships in Data

14:10 Why Early Math Experiences Matter

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Why Tier 1 Done Right Changes Everything

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:13:29 -0500

If you implement Tier 1 with clarity and consistency, something changes.

There’s no panic before testing.
No frantic last-minute review.
No emotional overload in March.

In this final episode of the Tier One Interventions series, we unpack what “mission accomplished” really means. You’ll hear how the 5-season instructional model creates stability, how finishing content early shifts the emotional climate of your classroom, and why trust in the system removes the “hurry up and huddle” mindset many educators live in all year.

This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things in the right order.

If you want math instruction that builds confidence, regulation, and long-term number sense, this episode brings the entire series together.

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Ready to go deeper?
Level 2 coaching details are linked in the show notes.

If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.

📌 This is Part 6 of a 6-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & “Mission Accomplished”

02:10 The Power of Season 3

04:15 What Happens When You Finish Early

06:05 Season 4: Teaching Without Panic

07:40 Season 5 Reality (Let’s Be Honest)

08:30 Running a Mock Season in May

09:40 Kindergarten Foundations: Counting & Rectangles

11:00 How to Join Tier 1 Interventions Level 2

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The Tier 1 Strategy That Builds Number Sense

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we unpack the instructional model behind Math in a Month, a 30-day structure designed to build real number sense through intentional iteration.

Instead of racing through disconnected units, this Tier 1 strategy divides the semester into structured fifths, allowing students to revisit essential concepts with increasing depth and mastery.

We discuss:
• Why repetition over time builds durable learning
• How to define instructional essentials
• Why square roots and radicals belong earlier than you think
• How to use textbooks strategically without surrendering your instructional design
• What “don’t steal the struggle” really means in math classrooms

This episode is for math teachers, interventionists, special educators, and instructional leaders who want a systematic approach to building number sense — not quick tricks.

If you’re ready to rethink how math mastery develops, this conversation will give you a structural lens for Tier 1 instruction.

To join a live session or access the full 2.5-hour coaching model, check the link in the show notes.

If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.

📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.

Part 4/7 comes out next week.

🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Mission Accomplished
01:00 – Season 3: Math in a Month Explained
02:00 – Why the Semester Is Divided into Fifths
03:00 – Using Textbooks Strategically (Not Randomly)
04:00 – Defining Instructional Essentials
05:00 – Why Radicals and Square Roots Matter
06:00 – Teaching Square Roots in Second Grade
08:00 – The Pizza Model for Building Conceptual Understanding
10:00 – Letting Students Struggle (Don’t Steal the Process)
11:00 – Why High Schoolers Still Say √100 = 50
12:30 – Iterative Exposure and Fact Fluency
14:00 – Structuring January as Math in a Month
15:00 – Invitation to Tier One Interventions Coaching

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How Math Should Be Taught in Seasons

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Math isn’t failing because teachers aren’t working hard enough.
It’s failing because it’s being taught in the wrong structure.

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we introduce a seasonal model for math instruction that replaces chapter-by-chapter pacing with intentional exposure, coherence, and up-leveling across the year.

You’ll learn why the first 15 days of school matter more than any other time, how exposing all essential math content before December changes retention, and why mastery should come after exposure—not before.

This episode is for math teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, and district leaders who are ready to stop racing textbooks and start building systems that actually work.

This episode is especially relevant for district leaders, instructional coaches, math teachers, interventionists, and anyone responsible for Tier 1 math outcomes.

This conversation is for:

Classroom teachers
Math coaches
Interventionists
Administrators and district leaders

If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.

📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.

Part 4/7 comes out next week.

🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning.

Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

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⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – Why math should be taught in seasons

1:05 – The hidden problem with “finishing everything”

2:35 – Why traditional pacing guarantees failure

4:15 – Season One: the First 15 Days explained

6:20 – Why Season One looks the same at every grade

8:10 – Exposure vs mastery (and why we confuse them)

10:05 – How much of the year Season One really is

12:10 – What Season Two is actually for

14:00 – How to revisit essentials without reteaching

16:05 – Why textbooks delay exposure until it’s too late

18:00 – What changes when everything is exposed by December

20:10 – Using assessments to guide later seasons

22:00 – How seasonal teaching supports all learners

23:45 – What Tier 1 systems do differently

25:15 – How to get involved with Tier 1 Interventions

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What Story Is Math Telling

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Every school district is telling a math story, whether they realize it or not.

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we unpack a critical but often overlooked question:
What story is your K–12 math system actually telling students?

Using the “novel model” for math instruction, this segment challenges traditional pacing guides, chapter-by-chapter textbooks, and the assumption that all standards matter equally. Instead, we explore how defining an ultimate goal, identifying essential chunks, and structuring math instruction in seasons creates coherence, memory, and long-term achievement.

If math progress feels stalled, fragmented, or fragile, the issue may not be effort or curriculum, but the story being told.

This episode is especially relevant for district leaders, instructional coaches, math teachers, interventionists, and anyone responsible for Tier 1 math outcomes.

This conversation is for:

Classroom teachers
Math coaches
Interventionists
Administrators and district leaders

If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.

📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.

Part 4/7 comes out next week.

🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning.

Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

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⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – What story is your math system telling?

1:18 – Why “research-based” is misunderstood

3:05 – The real reason math initiatives stall

4:52 – Defining a single district math goal

7:12 – How early grades shape Algebra success

9:30 – Why not all standards matter equally

12:10 – Essential math chunks explained

15:05 – The 20-day shift that changes everything

18:20 – Math rules that never expire

21:10 – Why we teach operations in the wrong order

24:10 – Exposure vs mastery (the novel model)

27:05 – Why chapter-by-chapter fails the brain

29:40 – The hidden mistakes sabotaging math

32:10 – What Tier 1 systems do differently

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Why Tier 1 Math Fails Before Instruction Even Begins

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:34:27 -0500

Most Tier 1 math conversations focus on instruction — better lessons, better strategies, better interventions.

But what if the problem starts before teaching even begins?

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we unpack the real issue hiding underneath low math achievement:
👉 a structural design problem, not an instructional one.

You’ll learn:

Why traditional pacing guides and scope & sequence models break down
How Tier 1 math fails when the year isn’t designed intentionally
Why fixing lessons won’t work if the structure is flawed
What it means to design math instruction using a novel model instead of a checklist model

This conversation is for:

Classroom teachers
Math coaches
Interventionists
Administrators and district leaders

If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.

📌 This is Part 2 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.

Part 3/7 comes out next week.

🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning.

Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why Tier 1 math failure isn’t about instruction

01:00 – The real problem: structure comes before teaching

02:05 – Why pacing guides and scope & sequence break down

03:10 – Tier 1 math has a design problem, not a skill problem

04:15 – Why fixing lessons won’t fix Tier 1 outcomes

05:25 – Introducing the Novel Model for Tier 1 math

06:40 – What “pre-planning the year” actually means

07:55 – Why most districts design math backward

09:10 – The danger of checklist-based curriculum models

10:30 – Why Tier 1 collapses before instruction even begins

12:00 – What changes when the structure is fixed first

13:20 – How this applies beyond math (Tier 1 systems)

14:45 – Who this work is for and how to get involved

16:30 – Closing thoughts + what’s coming in Part 3

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Transform Your Tier 1 Math Classroom

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Math achievement is not a Tier 2 or Tier 3 problem — it’s a Tier 1 structure problem.

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily unpack what it truly means to transform a Tier 1 math classroom. Drawing from real classroom results in high school Algebra 1, this conversation explains why traditional pacing guides, textbooks, and scope-and-sequence models fail most students — and what to do instead.

You’ll learn:

Why math achievement collapses when Tier 1 instruction is misaligned with how the brain learns
How the Novel Model restructures math instruction for deeper understanding and retention
Why exposure matters more than mastery early in the year
How to teach more math in less time without increasing pressure
Why Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions cannot fix a Tier 1 design problem
How chunking, structure, and story transform number sense and confidence

This episode is essential viewing for:
✔ Math teachers (K–12)
✔ Instructional coaches
✔ Administrators & curriculum directors
✔ Special educators & interventionists
✔ Occupational therapists supporting math learning

If you’re ready to stop blaming students — and start fixing structure — this episode lays out the roadmap.

🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning.

Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Mission Accomplished: Why This Conversation Matters

01:00 – Teaching Algebra 1 Again: Real Classroom Context

02:00 – What “Mission Accomplished” Actually Means

03:00 – The Real Math Crisis (It’s Not About Math)

04:15 – Cognitive Ability, Percentiles, and Placement Reality

06:30 – Why Average Students Are Failing Under Traditional Models

08:00 – The Structure Problem in Math Education

09:30 – Why Pacing Guides and Textbooks Are the Issue

11:00 – Saying the Same Thing on Purpose: How Learning Works

12:00 – Introducing the Novel Model

13:15 – Teaching More Math in Less Time

14:30 – Engagement, Retention, and Number Sense

15:45 – Why Tier 2 and Tier 3 Can’t Fix Tier 1

17:00 – Tier 1 Interventions Explained

18:30 – Planning in Chunks, Not Sequences

20:00 – Lockers, Rectangles, and Pizzas: A Core Chunk

21:30 – What Story Are You Telling in Math?

22:45 – Designing the School Year Like a Novel

24:00 – Exposure vs Mastery: The First 15 Days

25:30 – How Any Teacher Can Implement This Now

26:45 – Coaching Opportunities and Next Steps

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

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🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

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The System IS Broken

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The problem with math is NOT your child.

If your student feels confused, overwhelmed, or frustrated with math—even when they’re trying—the issue is not effort, motivation, or ability.
The system is broken.

In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we unpack why so many kids struggle with math despite years of instruction, intervention, and support. From number lines and disconnected procedures to well-intended interventions that miss foundational understanding, we examine how traditional math instruction often works against the brain.

You’ll learn:

Why kids struggle with math even when they’re intelligent and capable
How math is often taught in disconnected pieces instead of meaningful patterns
Why math intervention and IEP support frequently fail to produce lasting results
How early instructional choices impact confidence, retention, and reasoning
What brain-aligned, connected math instruction actually looks like

This conversation is for parents, teachers, therapists, and homeschool educators who are tired of blaming kids—and are ready to understand what’s really going wrong.

Because when we stop asking “What’s wrong with the child?” and start asking “What’s wrong with the system?”
Everything changes.

👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math?

👉 Want to see the full instructional progression step-by-step?
Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The problem is NOT the kids

01:18 – What we’re seeing in classrooms everywhere

03:42 – Why kids feel confused even when they’re trying

06:15 – The hidden flaw in how math is taught

09:08 – Number lines, procedures, and disconnected learning

12:34 – Why intervention doesn’t fix the real issue

15:50 – What kids actually need to understand math

19:22 – The cost of a broken system

22:40 – A better way forward

26:05 – Closing: what changes when we stop blaming kids

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

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Why Number Lines Break Kids (And How to Fix Them)

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

What’s wrong with number lines in math instruction?
They’re among the most widely used tools in classrooms and among the most damaging when introduced too early.

In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we put number lines on trial.

Number lines are highly abstract representations of quantity, yet many students are expected to use them before they have built the concrete, visual foundations required to understand them. This often leads to confusion, guessing, shutdown, and long-term gaps in math understanding, especially for neurodivergent learners, students with ADHD, dysgraphia, or working-memory challenges.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why number lines are more abstract than teachers realize
Why students freeze on number line problems
How number lines can break math understanding instead of building it
The missing instructional steps between concrete and abstract math
Why tools like the 120 chart, arrays, rectangles, bar models, and paper strips must come before number lines
How improper sequencing affects fact fluency, fractions, and algebra
What to do when number lines appear on tests

This conversation is essential for:

Elementary teachers
Special education teachers
Math interventionists
Homeschool parents
Parents of neurodivergent learners
Anyone teaching math conceptually

If your students understand math one day and lose it the next, the problem may not be the student — it may be the tool.

👉 Want to see the full instructional progression step-by-step?
Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why Math Isn’t Sticking

01:08 – What “Teaching Math Backwards” Really Means

02:40 – Why A’s Don’t Equal Mastery

04:12 – Answer-Getting vs Mathematical Thinking

06:05 – The Power of Structure in Math

08:10 – Rectangles, Arrays, and Visual Models

10:02 – Diamond Problems Explained

12:25 – Early Algebra Starts Sooner Than You Think

14:40 – Why Exposure Beats Memorization

17:05 – Teaching for Reasoning and Sense-Making

19:10 – What Tier 1 Math Interventions Should Look Like

21:30 – How to Fix Math Instruction Moving Forward

23:45 – Next Steps: Learn the Mastery Math Method

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

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We're Teaching MATH Backwards

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

We’re teaching math backwards — and it’s one of the biggest reasons students struggle with understanding, retention, and confidence.

In this Tier 1 Interventions episode, Jonily Zupancic explains why traditional math instruction focuses too heavily on answers rather than thinking and how that sequencing mistake creates fragile learning.

When students can get correct answers but can’t explain their reasoning, transfer skills, or retain concepts, the issue isn’t effort or intelligence. It’s how math is being taught.

Using real classroom examples and student work, you’ll learn:

Why answer-getting doesn’t equal math mastery
How visual math structures (rectangles, arrays, diamond problems) support understanding
Why early algebra exposure should begin in elementary school
How Tier 1 math interventions can reduce frustration and build confidence
What it means to teach math for thinking, reasoning, and sense-making

This video is for:

Elementary and middle school teachers
Math interventionists and specialists
Homeschool parents
Educators supporting struggling or neurodivergent learners

👉 Want to see the full system in action?
You can experience one Mastery Math Method workshop for just $47 and walk step-by-step through the approach used in this video.

👉 Want to experience the full workshop?
You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why Math Isn’t Sticking

01:08 – What “Teaching Math Backwards” Really Means

02:40 – Why A’s Don’t Equal Mastery

04:12 – Answer-Getting vs Mathematical Thinking

06:05 – The Power of Structure in Math

08:10 – Rectangles, Arrays, and Visual Models

10:02 – Diamond Problems Explained

12:25 – Early Algebra Starts Sooner Than You Think

14:40 – Why Exposure Beats Memorization

17:05 – Teaching for Reasoning and Sense-Making

19:10 – What Tier 1 Math Interventions Should Look Like

21:30 – How to Fix Math Instruction Moving Forward

23:45 – Next Steps: Learn the Mastery Math Method

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

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#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset

Why As don't equal mastery

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:46:59 -0500

Why do students earn A’s in math… yet still struggle to pass state tests?
In today’s episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic uncover the hidden truth behind traditional grading: grades measure compliance—NOT mastery.

You’ll learn why “good students” often carry the deepest learning gaps, how traditional grading systems mislead parents and teachers, and what REAL mastery looks like inside a math classroom.

✔ Why A’s don’t equal mastery
✔ Why compliant students still have conceptual gaps
✔ How nonlinear instruction strengthens the math brain
✔ Why multitasking is a myth (and what switch-tasking really is)
✔ How to redesign math learning around true understanding
✔ The 3 visual anchors that transform math thinking: Lockers, Rectangles & Pizzas

If you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, interventionist, or administrator who wants students to actually understand math—not just earn grades—this episode is essential.

Drop your favorite math jingles in the comments.

👉 Want to experience the full workshop?
You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.

https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome + Why This Episode Matters

00:37 – Nonlinear Teaching & The 12 Song Story

01:33 – Why Traditional Learning Fails Many Students

02:27 – Multitasking vs. Switch-Tasking

03:58 – Nonlinear Thinking in Math Instruction

05:53 – When “Good” Students Struggle Most

06:45 – The Parent Question That Exposed the Problem

08:12 – Straight A’s but Failing State Tests

09:40 – Why Grades Don’t Measure Mastery

11:00 – Teachers Sound Off on Grading Scales

12:30 – Compliance vs. Understanding

13:18 – Why We Need Mastery-Based Grading

14:05 – Humor, Memory & Celine Dion

15:10 – Type A vs. Type Z Teachers

16:40 – What Needs to Change in Math Education

17:00 – Closing + Next Week’s Teaser

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset

Why students Zone Out constantly

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:21:15 -0500

Students aren’t zoning out because they’re bored — they’re zoning out because their brains literally can’t do what we’re asking them to do.

In this episode, Cheri Dotterer, MS, OTR, and math leader Jonily break down the neuroscience behind attention, dopamine, novelty, and why every classroom hits the same predictable “zoning-out moment.”

You’ll learn:

Why students can only focus for their age in minutes
The 7-second dopamine cycle that sabotages attention
Why novelty (singing, movement, humor) instantly resets the brain
Why music activates learning before visual or auditory channels
Why rectangles are the single most powerful structure in math
How interleaving and iteration outperform linear teaching
How skip-counting by 12s rewires numerical fluency
Why U.S. math scores suffer — and how to fix it tomorrow

If you’ve ever asked, “Why do my students suddenly check out?” — this episode is the answer.
Drop your favorite math jingles in the comments.

👉 Want to experience the full workshop?
You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.

https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 — Welcome to Tier One Interventions

00:22 — Why focus equals age in minutes

01:05 — The 7-second dopamine attention loop

01:40 — Students WANT to focus but their brains can’t

02:10 — Novelty triggers that instantly reset attention

03:25 — Why music activates learning before anything else

03:54 — Math jingles that rewire memory

04:28 — Why skip-counting by 12s accelerates mastery

05:08 — Rectangles: the most powerful structure in math

05:45 — Whisper counting + dot arrays for deep understanding

06:30 — The “loud number” mistake and why it’s productive

07:30 — Iteration vs. repetition: the real difference

08:18 — Interleaving: the brain’s preferred learning method

09:05 — Jumping from 2 twelves to 12 twelves (nonlinear learning)

10:05 — Why U.S. math scores are failing

11:30 — The winning formula: structure + novelty + repetition

12:05 — Wrap-up and $47 workshop invitation

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset

WHY Your Math Curriculum Isn’t Working

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

If you’ve ever wondered why your students still don’t “get” math—even with all the new textbooks, intervention programs, small groups, apps, and training—this episode will change everything.

In today’s conversation, Cheri and Jonily pull back the curtain on the brutal truth:

👉 The problem isn’t your students.
The problem isn’t you.
The problem is the system.

Math scores across the U.S. have crashed to historic lows. Tier 2 and Tier 3 groups are overflowing. Teachers are exhausted. Kids are frustrated. And the curriculum you were handed is not built to fix any of it.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
🔸 The REAL reason your math curriculum keeps failing
🔸 Why “teaching harder” never moves the needle
🔸 How mental load, attention spans, and dopamine shape learning
🔸 Why rhythm, novelty, and movement unlock mathematical thinking
🔸 How lockers, rectangles, and pizzas explain EVERYTHING about math success
🔸 The shocking data from real classrooms (54% → 84%, 27% → 60%, and more)
🔸 Why 3rd graders can learn so much more than we think
🔸 What schools must change NOW to reverse the decline

This isn’t another “curriculum review.”
This is the root cause of the math crisis in America—and the brain-based pathway out of it.

If you’ve ever sat in your classroom thinking,
“Why aren’t they getting it? What am I missing?”
…this episode will finally give you the answer.

👉 Want to experience the full workshop?
You can sign up to experience one workshop for just $47. The link is here.
https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/mastery-math-method-dec2025/register

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Tier One Interventions Podcast

00:28 – Why today’s session starts at a higher math level

01:00 – Why Tier 1—not Tier 3—is the real issue

02:00 – The rising crisis of U.S. math scores

03:10 – Why kids “don’t get math” (and it’s not aptitude)

04:05 – Why Tier 2 and Tier 3 are overloaded

05:00 – What Tier One Interventions actually solve

06:20 – Evidence from real classrooms: 54% → 84%, 27% → 60%, and more

07:45 – Second graders eliminating all “red/yellow” scores in 6 weeks

09:15 – Why this workshop series matters

10:05 – Connecting Mastery Math Method to today’s episode

11:00 – Lockers, Rectangles, Pizzas… and why it works

11:30 – Using music and rhythm to re-trigger attention

12:20 – The neuroscience of rhythm-based learning

13:00 – Crossing midline, movement, rhythm, and subconscious learning

14:10 – How 14-year-olds signal when their brains need novelty

15:00 – Lighting, environmental shifts, and novelty triggers

16:00 – The attention-span research that guides your timing

16:55 – Episode wrap-up + teaser for next week

17:10 – CTA: Experience one workshop for $47

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset

Stop Teaching the Textbook

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

What if your students begged to keep doing math?

In this Level 2 session of the Mastery Math Method, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic show you how to break free from the textbook and make math feel like a game again.

You’ll see how:

A simple Locker Problem can teach double-digit multiplication
Reference tasks connect creativity to fourth-grade standards
Interleaving and spaced practice help every student retain what they learn
And why giving yourself permission to ditch the worksheet changes everything

🎓 Join the next Mastery Math Method Masterclass → disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Takeaway: Learning isn’t about control — it’s about connection, curiosity, and courage to make a mess before mastery.

💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome – Level 2 Mastery Math Method

00:40 From Locker Problem to Double-Digit Multiplication

01:35 Why Reference Tasks Change Everything

03:10 Skip-Counting → Multiplying → Connecting Standards

04:20 Interleaving and Spaced Practice in Real Classrooms

06:05 Teacher Reactions – Level Up Mindset

07:10 Students Love Thinking Math

08:15 From Overwhelmed to Empowered

09:00 How to Join the Mastery Math Masterclass

11:00 Closing – For Such a Time as This

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

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🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset

You Can't Rush Math Art

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:21:30 -0400

Math is messy — and that’s precisely how mastery begins.

In this Tier 1 Interventions episode, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic challenge the myth that math (and writing) should be neat, orderly, and always “on the line.” From the Locker Problem to real-world classroom stories, they model how productive chaos and productive struggle help students think critically, notice patterns, and build an accurate understanding of numbers.

🧠 Inside this episode:
• Why “messy math” is essential for deep learning
• How to turn student drafts into tools for reflection
• The OT perspective on movement and memory
• The three types of bilateral integration and how they re-engage the brain
• What “You can’t rush math art” really means for teachers

✨ Takeaway: Learning isn’t about control — it’s about connection, curiosity, and courage to make a mess before mastery.

💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Tier 1 Interventions

00:40 – What Makes Mastery Math Different

01:15 – Why Math Must Be Messy

02:30 – The Type-A Teacher Trap

03:45 – Draft-1 Thinking: Messy Before Mastery

05:20 – Framing the Chaos: Learning From Mistakes

07:00 – What Do You Notice? Pattern Spotting in Action

09:30 – The OT’s Secret: Move to Remember

11:50 – Three Types of Bilateral Integration Explained

13:40 – When Planning Gets in the Way of Learning

15:10 – The Locker 11 Revelation

17:15 – “If I Say It, They Hear It — If They Say It, They Learn It”

19:20 – Turning Observation Into Ownership

21:00 – The 12 Song: Rhythm Meets Math Fluency

23:40 – “You Can’t Rush Math Art” — Lessons From Toy Story

25:30 – When Students Finally See the Pattern

26:30 – Wrap-Up: Messy Learning Creates Mastery

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#MathIsMessy #Tier1Interventions #MasteryMathMethod #BrainBasedLearning #REWIREMethod #OTinSchools #TeacherMindset

Teach Math Like a Play

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:05:53 -0400

What if your math lessons felt more like a story than a worksheet?
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic reveal how to teach math like a play — using the power of storytelling to captivate every student.

Discover how the Three-Act Math Story (Act 1 Hook • Act 2 Story • Act 3 Offer) transforms problem-solving into curiosity-driven learning. You’ll hear how teachers spark engagement with focus triggers like “Tell me about…” and nonverbal cues such as spirit fingers and jazz hands — all while keeping math meaningful, memorable, and fun.

🎭 Because when math class has a plot, every student becomes part of the story.

💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Tier 1 Interventions

00:38 Why Students Stop Thinking

02:06 The Three-Act Math Play

03:56 The Natalie Strategy: Get Every Student Talking

06:25 Leveling the Playing Field

08:05 Every Kid Has an Entry Point

10:18 Teach Like a Champion in Math Class

13:05 Hook • Story • Offer for Teachers

14:56 Spirit Fingers vs Jazz Hands 😂

19:56 Tangents That Teach

21:24 Preview: Double-Digit Multiplication

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

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🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

#MathEducation #TeacherLife #MasteryMath #Dysgraphia #Tier1Interventions #MathCoaching #Storytellinginmath

Why Exposure Matters More Than Mastery

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:38:44 -0400

In this live Tier 1 Interventions session, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic take you inside a Level 2 Mastery Math Method class as they explore the classic Locker Problem — one of the “Dirty Dozen” reference tasks students revisit year after year.

Jonily demonstrates how these timeless math tasks deepen logic, number sense, and symbolic understanding, while Cheri highlights how process time and conceptual exposure create space for authentic learning.

Discover why exposure before mastery can transform math instruction, how to nurture student vulnerability, and what happens when teachers stop rushing to confirm or deny answers.

🎧 Perfect for math educators, OTs, and interventionists ready to “uplevel” their practice and create classrooms where curiosity thrives.

💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome with Cheri & Jonily

01:00 – Level 2: Connecting the Dirty Dozen math tasks

03:00 – The Locker Problem explained

04:30 – Exposure vs. Mastery in learning

06:00 – Four categories of mathematical thinking (Number • Symbol • Shape • Logic)

07:30 – Moving from acting out to symbolic notation

11:00 – “What do you see? What do you notice?” discussion prompts

14:00 – Teaching through the crickets: embracing silence and vulnerability

16:00 – Building soft skills through math experiences

17:30 – Why students need more process time

18:30 – The sitcom trap of math instruction

19:30 – Letting the brain linger: the power of unconfirmed questions

20:30 – Reclaiming curiosity and authentic learning

21:00 – Next episode teaser: Pixar and the Power of Story in Math

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

#MathEducation #TeacherLife #MasteryMath #Dysgraphia #Tier1Interventions #MathCoaching

Moral Obligation in Math Education Why Good Teaching Isn’t Enough

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:21:42 -0400

In this passionate and powerful episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic are joined by fellow educators Kirk, Teresa, Kathy, and Natalie for a live conversation on the deeper mission behind math education. This isn't just about teaching content—it's about the moral responsibility to teach it well.

🔥 Hear real stories from teachers and tutors on the frontlines of a broken system, and discover why teaching math the way we were taught just doesn’t cut it anymore.

🎯 Whether you're a new teacher, a math coach, a university instructor, or thinking about leaving the public system to start your own business, this episode will challenge and equip you to rethink math instruction from the inside out.

🧠 BONUS: Stay to the end for a sneak peek into next week’s topic—how storytelling is transforming math from abstract confusion into emotional connection.

💬 Drop your thoughts and experiences in the comments—start the conversation and build the movement because every student deserves to feel like a mathematician.

#MathEducation #TeacherLife #MoralObligation #MasteryMath #Dysgraphia #Tier1Interventions #MathCoaching

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome from Cheri & Jonily: Level 2 Warning!

01:00 – Wait Time as a Teaching Strategy

02:45 – Why Toxic Negativity Doesn't Fix Broken Systems

04:00 – Kirk: Why I Left Public School (and What I See Now)

05:50 – Is There a Market for Better Math Teaching?

06:40 – Classroom Strength = Less Tutoring? Yes Please.

07:30 – Teresa: Math Tutors Need Better Training Too

08:30 – Cheri: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass!

09:00 – Jonily’s Origin Story: Realizing Her Best Teaching Wasn’t Enough

10:00 – Kathy: How Future Teachers Get Schooled Out of Hope

11:30 – Why Tutors Repeating the Same Lesson Doesn’t Work

12:15 – Natalie: Bright Shiny Teachers—and How We Lose Them

13:00 – Cedric: What’s Next – Storytelling and Math

13:20 – Final Blessing: Go Be Brilliant, You Were Made for This

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Why Division is More Foundational Than Addition

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:31:46 -0400

In this powerful Level 2 episode of the Mastery Math Method series, math specialist Jonily Zupancic takes us deeper into the strategy of reordering math instruction for maximum impact. She challenges conventional wisdom by declaring that division is not just a late skill, but essential, even for little ones and strugglers.

You’ll learn how division-based instruction—centered on sharing, questioning, and visual grouping—can accelerate mastery of all operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication), reduce instructional time, and increase student memory through her CES framework: Culture, Essentials, and Seasons.

🎯 Whether you're an OT, a special ed teacher, or a curriculum leader—this paradigm shift will change how you see math forever.

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome from Cheri & Introduction to Level 2

00:20 – Jonily's Disclaimer: This is a Level 2 Episode

01:30 – Who Should Care About Tier 1 Instruction

02:50 – The Mindset Shift: Teach for Behavior Change

03:15 – CES Framework: Culture, Essentials, Seasons

03:45 – Can We Start with Division? (Answer: Yes)

04:50 – Why Division Is More Essential Than Addition

05:50 – Mastery Math Method Masterclass Invitation

06:20 – Using Division to Teach All Operations

06:50 – You Don’t Pick the Essentials—Here’s Why

07:30 – Toddlers Understand Division (Sharing & Questions)

08:10 – How Traditional Schooling Kills Questioning

08:40 – Seasons Framework: Spaced Repetition for Retention

09:20 – Season 1: First 15 Days = Full Curriculum Exposure

09:50 – Seasons 2 and 3: Uplevel & January “Math in a Month”

10:40 – Why Most Students Can Master by January

11:15 – Littles? Adapt the Instruction, Don’t Replicate

11:45 – Sneak Peek: The Locker Problem is Coming Next

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Teach Division First?!

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:26:19 -0400

Why do we start math with addition when kids naturally understand sharing first?

In this Level 2 Mastery Math Method training, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer challenge the traditional math sequence by flipping the script: Start with Division.

This episode dives into:

Why equal sharing is neurologically intuitive for students—even toddlers
How starting with division unlocks deeper understanding in addition, subtraction, and multiplication
Why special education teachers and general ed teachers alike need to rethink Tier 1 math instruction
What it means to “uplevel” your math teaching, even if you feel behind

This session was recorded LIVE with our Mastery Math Method teachers—so you’ll hear real-time reactions, questions, and inspiration from fellow educators walking the same journey.

🎯 Whether you're an OT, a special ed teacher, or a curriculum leader—this paradigm shift will change how you see math forever.

🔔 Subscribe for more Tier 1 math interventions, strategies, and training.
📅 Join the next Masterclass → https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s YOUR take on starting with division?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Level 2 Mastery Math Method

01:00 – Why This Episode is “Level 2” (and why that matters)

02:15 – Who Should Listen: Teachers, OTs, Admins, Parents

03:30 – Start with Division, Not Addition?!

05:00 – How Toddlers Understand Division Naturally

06:30 – The Math Paradigm Shift You Didn’t Expect

08:00 – Beth’s Aha Moment + The Power of Interleaving

09:30 – Why We Need to Break Out of Our Bubbles

11:00 – Emotional Blocks in Math & Using Brain Gym

12:00 – What Level 2 Is (and What It’s Not)

13:30 – Why Learning Out of Order is OK

14:30 – Thank You, Amy Garrison (The Primary Partner in Math Innovation)

15:15 – Closing Reflection: Division as a Foundation

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

The Secret to Math Success for the 2025-2026 School Year

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the kickoff of our August Saturday Math! 🎉 In this episode, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer set the stage for the 2025–2026 school year with a focus on depth in lesson planning.

You’ll learn:

Why shallow, “grab-and-go” teaching resources aren’t enough.
The grade levels Jonily will be partnering with this year (2, 3, 4, 8, Algebra I & II).
How our certified coaches are modeling success in Grade 1 and Grade 6.
Why teacher quality and intentional planning matter more than any textbook.

🎯 Whether you’re a classroom teacher, intervention specialist, or administrator, this conversation will challenge how you think about planning and inspire you to bring depth into your math lessons.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Saturday Math
01:00 – Kickoff for the 2025–2026 school year
03:30 – Grade levels Jonily is partnering with this year
05:00 – Spotlight on certified coaches in Grades 1 and 6
06:30 – Introducing the year’s theme: Depth over shallow teaching
08:00 – Why textbooks and grab-and-go lessons fall short
09:30 – Behind-the-scenes: how lesson planning really happens
11:00 – Preview of the four categories for building depth
19:00 – Multiplication example: exposing symbols early
20:00 – Outro + CTA to join the Masterclass

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Why students struggle with math

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when a student knows the answer in their head but can’t get it right on paper? In this Tier 1 Interventions Masterclass clip, join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they uncover the disconnect between conceptual understanding and procedural math skills—and how the Mastery Math Method bridges the gap.

In this session, you’ll learn:
✅ Why number sense isn’t “extra help” but essential Tier 1 instruction
✅ How to connect conceptual math thinking with procedural fluency
✅ The real story of Brian, a 7th grader who knew the math but couldn’t match classroom expectations
✅ Why pre-planning and sensory–motor–cognitive alignment matter for math success
✅ How teachers can strengthen their core instruction to transform Tier 2 and Tier 3 outcomes

These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results. Entire classes moving from struggle to success and 92% of students showing measurable growth.

👉 Register for the next Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2)
01:00 – Why Tier 1 Core Instruction is the Key to All Learning
01:45 – Meet Brian: A Student Who Knew the Math but Couldn’t Show It
03:00 – The Disconnect Between Conceptual & Procedural Math
04:00 – Why Number Sense Instruction Matters in Secondary Grades
05:00 – Teacher Takeaways: Pre-Planning & Sensory-Motor-Cognitive Links
06:30 – Closing & Call to Action: Bring the Mastery Math Method to Your School

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required):
https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Why Learning Doesn’t Stick (and How Brian Proved It Wrong)

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Brian’s story isn’t just about one student—it’s about every student who has ever struggled to learn math. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, discover how teaching the brain’s way transforms learning that sticks.

Join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they reveal why traditional learning doesn’t stick—and how the Mastery Math Method changes outcomes for every classroom.

💡 You’ll learn:
✅ Why pre-planning is the missing link in lesson design
✅ The difference between planning and presenting (and why both often fall short)
✅ How occupational therapy strategies unlock math success
✅ The role of number sense, memory, and brain-based teaching
✅ Real stories—like Brian, a struggling student who finally thrived through this method

This isn’t theory. These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results: entire classes moving from struggle to success, with 92% of students showing measurable growth.

👉 Register for the next Masterclass:
https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
01:00 – Why Tier 1 Core Matters Most
02:00 – Pre-Planning: The Forgotten Step in Education
06:00 – OT Insights: Breaking Learning into Steps
08:00 – Pre-Planning Essentials: Number Sense, Facts, Fractions, Functions, Factors
10:00 – Brian’s Story: From Struggling to Thriving
14:00 – Planning with Stimuli (Not Just Lesson Plans)
17:00 – Stimulus Examples: How to Spark Mathematical Thinking
20:00 – Teach the Brain’s Way: Why Learning Stays
21:00 – Presenting: The Power of Teacher Quality
24:00 – Instructional Coaching in Real Classrooms
28:00 – Changing the Environment for Student Engagement
30:00 – Curriculum as a Journey, Not a Delivery System
32:00 – Call to Action: Join the Mastery Math Method

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required):
https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Mastery Math Method That Makes Learning Stick

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Jay-Z, Math Specialist and author of Making Mathineers) reveal the neuroscience-based strategies behind the Mastery Math Method.

✅ How Tier 1 interventions shift outcomes for all learners
✅ Real data: from second grade to high school students, breaking the bell curve
✅ The power of OT + teacher collaboration to rewire learning
✅ Simple classroom strategies you can apply tomorrow

This isn’t just theory; we have proven results: 92% of students showing growth, entire classes moving from struggle to success.

👉Register for the next Mastery Method Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2 preview)

2:00 – Do your students remember math?

3:00 – Meet Jonily “Jay-Z” Zupancic: 25 years of sticky math research

6:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: OT, author, and neuroscience educator

9:00 – Why learning doesn’t stick & the #1 factor in achievement

12:00 – Rethinking “quality” teaching in math

14:00 – Collaboration between OTs & teachers for student success

16:00 – Story: Second-grade transformations

20:00 – Breaking the bell curve with Tier 1 instruction

22:00 – Third-grade cohort results: 100% at 70th percentile+

24:00 – The OT strategy that rewires the brain (bilateral integration writing)

28:00 – Sixth-grade case study: 27% passing → 92% showing growth

30:00 – Audience reaction & curiosity sparks

32:00 – Modeling high-quality instruction through responsiveness

33:00 – Every student deserves to see themselves as a mathematician

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

🔗 Let’s Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits + Tools Used

Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/

🧠 Resources Mentioned

Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri #masterymathmethod #matheducation #teachingstrategies

We're Teaching Subtraction Wrong - Try this instead!

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Are we teaching subtraction all wrong? In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer break down Math Rules That Never Expire — Subtraction is Distance.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why “subtraction is distance” works from preschool through high school
✅ How to make math stick using brain-based strategies, movement, and multi-sensory learning
✅ Ways to introduce negative numbers, decimals, and fractions without overwhelming students
✅ The power of letting answers “linger” to improve long-term retention

Whether you’re a math teacher or an occupational therapist, these strategies will help you strengthen your Tier 1 instruction so every student can thrive.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)
00:00 – The #1 misconception about subtraction

00:21 – Welcome & episode intro with Cheri

01:02 – Jonily explains the Tier 1 Interventions mission

03:05 – The 3 math rules that never expire

05:06 – Why “Subtraction is Distance” builds number sense

09:00 – Using the number line and bar models for subtraction

11:00 – Distance vs. direction explained

12:10 – How the brain processes magnitude

13:55 – Example: 1012 – 995 without borrowing

14:20 – Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass

15:10 – Estimation skills and conceptual understanding

18:00 – Why this strategy works for every type of number

19:00 – Addressing misconceptions with positive/negative numbers

22:00 – Applying the rule to decimals and fractions

25:05 – Why letting answers linger boosts learning

26:00 – Jonily on the “sitcom approach” problem in math teaching

28:30 – Recap of all 3 rules & closing thoughts

29:15 – Outro: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?
👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?
Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

🔗 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits + Tools Used
Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Graphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/

Audio Equipment: Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG Scarlet Solo https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Audio-Interface/dp/B0C5JSHP7M

Transcription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/

🧠 Resources Mentioned
🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem

🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course

🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem

🏷️ Hashtags
#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri

#subtractionstrategies #subtractionisdistance #numbersenseactivities #mathteachertips #brainbasedlearning #multisensorymath #occupationaltherapymath #tier1mathinterventions #masterymathmethod #howtoteachsubtraction

The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

💡 Every Student Deserves to Understand Division
Discover how story, movement, and strategy come together to make division finally click, even for students with IEPs. This Tier 1 Interventions episode reveals how simple shifts create massive breakthroughs.

📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
In today’s episode, Jonily Zupancic completes her hands-on demonstration of division, showing how to turn a confusing concept into something tangible and teachable. We’ll explore how multisensory math, brain-based learning, and collaborative Tier 1 strategies can support all learners, not just those flagged for intervention.

Whether you’re an OT, special educator, or general ed teacher, this episode equips you with practical tools to activate patterns in the brain and unlock student confidence.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)
00:00 Welcome + What to Expect

01:06 Jonily reviews division models

03:45 Storytelling through the Locker Problem

07:25 Visual strategies that stick

10:45 Movement and rhythm for memory

14:10 What Tier 1 looks like in action

18:30 Applying this across grade levels

21:20 Final thoughts + next steps

24:45 Outro: Mastery in motion

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 90 Days?
👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register
🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?
Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

🔗 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits + Tools Used
Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Graphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/

Transcription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/

🧠 Resources Mentioned
🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem

🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course

🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem

🏷️ Hashtags
#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri

Teach math that actually sticks

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:35:47 -0400

Step inside a vibrant kindergarten classroom where math transforms from confusion to clarity. In this immersive Tier 1 Interventions episode, we witness the power of silly songs, skip counting, and hands-on discovery as students unlock real pattern recognition through movement, storytelling, and structure.

Discover how quick dots, the 120 chart, and square-building with blocks ignite both laughter and learning, proving that when we teach like the brain learns, mastery sticks. Whether you’re a teacher, interventionist, or therapist, this episode will shift how you see Tier 1 instruction and why it’s time to make OT, PT, and SLP an integrated part of the classroom, not an afterthought.

Mark your calendar for August 13. Something big is coming that could change the way you teach math forever.

While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

02:00 What Is Math for the Brain?
06:00 Quick Dot Activity Begins
09:00 Skip Counting by Eights
11:00 120 Chart Practice
18:00 Second Quick Dot
21:00 Cedric’s Interlude
22:00 Recognizing Rectangles vs. Squares
26:00 Singing the 12s Multiples Song
28:00 Making Squares with Blocks
35:00 Student Discoveries: 4, 9, 16
41:00 The Magic of 16

44:00 Clean Up Time
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

This Paper Game Teaches Quadratics—Without Students Knowing!

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:32:23 -0400

In this hands-on episode, recorded live at our June Tier 1 Interventions event, Jonily shares a robust and adaptable math strategy using nothing more than a piece of paper and red and white counters. This deceptively simple game helps students across all grade levels—from first grade to Algebra—grasp deep mathematical thinking, including one-to-one correspondence and quadratic patterns.

You’ll hear how:
A low-prep game introduces linear vs. non-linear thinking

Random grouping strategies increase classroom engagement
Sensory and contextual experiences improve retention
You might be misinterpreting your own standards, and how to fix it

Special presenter, Audrie, also joins to demonstrate her creative take on visibly random grouping cards and how they bring zest and structure to math instruction. Whether you teach primary students or high schoolers, this episode gives you tools to turn math into a movement-driven, memory-rich experience.

While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:45 Game instructions

04:00 Why primary students need thinking tools

07:00 Random Grouping Cards

13:00 What happens when students play

17:00 Teacher reflections

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

Why Number Sense Unlocks Everything

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this electrifying episode recorded live at our June event, Jonily Zupancic dives deep into the misunderstood world of the “science of math.” Discover the powerful contrast between reading and math instruction, why counting—not computation—is the ultimate key to number sense, and how the brain's innate wiring for estimation and patterns reshapes what we call math achievement. Plus, a special segment with Cheri Dotterer introduces the Learning Disabilities Podcast Network and the deeper connections between writing and math.

Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or just math-curious, this one will stretch your thinking and ignite your passion for how students actually learn math.

NOTE: You must log into DisabilityLabs.com to gain access.

While you are there, join out 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 – 01:00 — Welcome and context: Live from the June event

01:00 – 04:00 — What is the “science of math” and why it’s misunderstood

04:00 – 06:30 — Comparing the science of reading to math instruction

06:30 – 08:30 — Why urgency and sensory input fuel learning

08:30 – 10:30 — Defining math achievement: number sense vs. math ability

10:30 – 12:30 — Counting is innate—but what improves it?

12:30 – 14:30 — Quick dot activity: perception and estimation

14:30 – 17:00 — Visual organization, rectangles, and number sense

17:00 – 19:00 — Responsive teaching through student perspective

19:00 – 21:00 — Memory activity: orientation, attention, and recall

21:00 – 26:00 — Cheri Dotterer introduces the podcast network + writing/math connection

26:00 – End — Outro and summer publishing schedule

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

Stop Teaching Multiplication the Old Way—Try This Strategy

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

“3 Math Rules That Never Expire” series, Jonily Zupancic unpacks the timeless power of “Multiplication is Rectangle.” Discover how this one concept—taught with visual models, grid paper, and even scissors—transforms understanding from 1st grade to high school algebra. You’ll hear how multiplication connects to skip counting, area, and even factoring binomials like (x+2)(x+3)(x+2)(x+3)(x+2)(x+3). Whether you're teaching 7×8 or 27×18, you'll learn how to make math visual, conceptual, and unforgettable.

🎧 Tune in for:
• Why expired math rules fail students
• How to teach multiplication through arrays and connector boxes
• When and how to introduce fractional and algebraic rectangles
• A preview of Cycle A in the "Rules That Never Expire" strategy

Download Cycle A here: https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/683e3aae9b9a6_1748908718_intro-multiplication-cycles-notes.pdf

NOTE: You must log into DisabilityLabs.com to gain access.

While you are there, join out 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 - Introduction to the Series

01:30 - Why Some Math Rules Don’t Transfer

02:45 - Multiplication is Rectangle: The Timeless Rule

04:00 - Using the Dimension Chart for 7×8

06:00 - Finding the Connector Block (The “Array Number”)

08:30 - Scaling to Two-Digit Multiplication (27×18)

11:30 - Teaching 8 × ½ Using Grid Paper and Scissors

13:30 - Exploring Fractions and Decimals with Rectangles

16:00 - Visualizing Algebra: (x+2)(x+3)

17:09 - Why Multiplication is Rectangle Never Expires

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

What If Math and Writing Struggles Are Actually the Same Problem?

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when an occupational therapist and a math coach collide? In this segment, Cheri Dotterer introduces her long-time collaborator, Jonily Zupancic, a math coach and former teacher who brings deep insight into why math instruction often misses the mark for students with learning differences. Together, they explore the interconnectedness of reading, writing, and math—and how Tier 1 strategies can realign instruction to support all learners.

Listeners will walk away with powerful insight into how educational silos (ELA vs. math) can be bridged using cognitive science, collaborative co-teaching, and practical classroom strategies. If you’ve ever wondered how dysgraphia and dyscalculia really show up in your students—and what to do about it—this segment is your wake-up call.

👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!

🔗 Find the complete Quick Dots Purple X training module: https://disabilitylabs.com

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 – Recap from Cheri: From dysgraphia to math challenges

00:10 – Personal reflection: Realizing the reading-writing disconnect

00:35 – The discovery: Even non-readers benefit from writing strategies

00:45 – Enter Jonily Zupancic: Math teacher turned coach

01:10 – How Cheri and Jonily’s worlds “collided” 4–5 years ago

01:30 – The “aha” moment: Linking writing challenges to math performance

01:55 – Why standard math teaching strategies fall short

02:20 – The power of co-designing interventions across subjects

02:45 – Introducing a new way of thinking about math as a language

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

Why Some Kids Can Read but Still Can’t Write

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this powerful kickoff to the Math DysConnected Week, occupational therapist and learning interventionist Cheri Dotterer shares the deeply personal and professional journey that led her to become a national voice in the world of dysgraphia and math interventions. With over 30 years of experience in both adult rehab and school-based therapy, Cheri reflects on how seemingly disconnected learning challenges like dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and gifted reading profiles intersect in the classroom—and in life. This episode sets the stage for unpacking practical, Tier 1 classroom strategies that bridge cognitive science and math instruction.

Listeners will be introduced to the neuroscience of writing challenges, the identity struggles tied to learning disabilities, and the power of exposure-first teaching strategies that support all learners—whether they can read, write, or neither. A must-listen for teachers, OTs, and intervention specialists seeking to understand the “why” behind common classroom struggles.

👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!

🔗 Find the complete Quick Dots Purple X training module: https://disabilitylabs.com

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: 30 years as an OT, from rehab to school-based therapy

00:33 – How dysgraphia became her passion through personal reflection

01:00 – The mismatch: Kids who can read but can't write

01:30 – Realizing she shared the same struggles as her students

02:10 – Why kids who can’t read still benefit from writing interventions

02:45 – The origin of the question: “Why can’t kids write?”

03:30 – The turning point moment in her therapy career

04:00 – Connecting reading, writing, and math as brain-based patterns

04:45 – Introduction to the concept of “Math DysConnected”

05:15 – The importance of pattern recognition and exposure before mastery

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

It’s NOT a 5x5! Why Grid Paper Trips Kids Up

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Is your student really drawing a 5x5 square—or just counting boxes?

In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop, we take a deep dive into grid paper misconceptions and why so many students—even in middle school—struggle with precision, tracing, and accurate visual-motor control.

You’ll learn:

Why grid paper is often too abstract too soon
How to scaffold from geoboards to dot paper before expecting grid paper mastery
Occupational therapy strategies for tracing, alignment, and ruler use
Classroom interventions that work across all grade levels
The construction paper trick that might blow your mind!

Perfect for math teachers, occupational therapists, and interventionists seeking low-cost, high-impact classroom accommodations.

👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!

🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

01:00 – Chunk 4: What grid paper doesn’t teach (and why it matters)

02:30 – The 5x5 illusion: Why most students count boxes, not lines

05:30 – Precision vs. accuracy: How visual-motor issues affect math

06:30 – Why dot paper often works better than grid paper

07:30 – OT tip: Use triangular rulers (Alpha Triangles) for better control

09:00 – The progression: From geoboards to independence on graph paper

12:00 – Why all students—not just those with IEPs—benefit from scaffolding

13:00 – Segment wrap-up: Grid paper as the most abstract tool

14:00 – Cheri: Rethinking design copying through the OT + math lens

15:00 – Why unstructured play with dot paper boosts spatial reasoning

16:00 – Natalie’s takeaway: The next big layer is brain science

17:00 – Binder tricks: Slant boards and seating supports on a budget

19:00 – The construction paper hack: Boosting tactile feedback for writing

20:00 – Teacher reactions: Best facilitation yet

21:00 – Krista on cross-audience clarity: OT + teacher integration that clicks

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

Why Straight Lines Aren’t Always Straightforward: S2 E30

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What if your students could see math differently—literally?

In this powerful chunk of our Tier 1 Interventions Geoboard Workshop, we dive deep into the concept of diagonals—how a simple shift from horizontal and vertical lines to diagonal ones transforms not only math instruction but also students' experiences of precision, measurement, and curiosity.

Join Cheri Dotterer, Jonily Zupancic, and guests as they explore:

The surprising complexity behind diagonal lines
How diagonals connect to every grade level from K to 8th
Why geoboards and dot paper are essential for understanding slope, decimals, and irrational numbers
And how a salt lick for horses might be your next best teaching strategy!

Perfect for math teachers, occupational therapists, and interventionists who want students to feel the “aha” moments.

👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!

🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

03:00 – Transforming the 10-frame with dot paper

05:00 – The power of diagonals: why they matter in grade 4 and beyond

09:00 – Prepping for Pythagorean Theorem (without the formula)

12:30 – 🎯 Instructional salt licks: How to spark curiosity

16:00 – Accuracy vs. Precision: What the math (and writing) reveals

18:00 – Diagonals as the hypotenuse: Squaring the diagonal

22:00 – Tilted squares and irrational numbers

26:00 – How a diagonal can teach decimal multiplication

31:00 – Cheri on writing fluency, posture, and diagonal development

34:00 – What pencil grip really means—and what it doesn’t

37:00 – Practical OT strategies with Geoboards (and latex-free tips!)

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

The Geo Board Hack That Fixed Handwriting AND Math Anxiety! S2 E29

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:25:14 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we delve into how a simple tool—the geo board—can yield surprising results for students who struggle with note-taking, handwriting, or traditional seated learning. Join Cheri, Jonily, and Natalie as they explore how vertical surfaces, flow state, and insights from occupational therapy are revolutionizing math classrooms. From "Teenage Tummy Time" to duct-taped binders turned into slant boards, this episode is full of strategies you can use tomorrow.

🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 – The power of vertical whiteboards for struggling students

01:00 – Welcome to the Geo Board episode: OT meets math

02:00 – Building Thinking Classrooms shoutout & Peter Liljedahl

03:30 – The missing neuroscience behind vertical surface learning

04:30 – Natalie on student engagement and focus at the boards

06:00 – Wrist extension, muscle development, and vertical writing

07:00 – "Teenage Tummy Time" and reducing gravity’s impact

08:00 – OT assessments, design copying, and unstructured geo board play

09:00 – Engaging the senses: why spatial design matters

10:00 – Brain science is Natalie’s new passion

10:45 – Desk adaptations using 3-ring binders

12:00 – Binder hacks for seating and footrests

12:45 – Duct tape tips for sensory-friendly writing

13:30 – Outro: Where to find the full Geo Board course

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia

#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents

The Secret to Better Focus, Shape Sense, and Math Fluency

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What do vestibular reflexes, math standards, and rubber bands have in common? In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri and Jonily unpack the unexpected power of the Geo Board. This tool blends occupational therapy and mathematics to close academic and non-academic gaps in the Tier 1 classroom.
You’ll learn how the Geo Board supports shape sense, measurement, number fluency, and executive functioning, why precision versus accuracy matters, and what happens when kids struggle to switch from vertical to horizontal processing. Additionally, Cheri demonstrates the Handstand Flip—a simple movement hack that engages the whole brain and prepares students to learn.
🎯 Topics include:
Measurement as a gateway to number sense
Geo Board strategies from K to Algebra
Math standards alignment across grade levels
Non-academic interventions that change classroom behavior
These insights help ALL learners succeed
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
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TIME CODES
01:35 – The Geo Board as a Reference Task
03:00 – Strategic Use of Geo Boards in Tier 1 Classrooms
05:15 – Identifying Students Who Benefit Most
06:45 – Why Measurement, Money, and Time Are Struggles
08:20 – Measurement as a Tool to Build Number Sense
09:50 – Connecting Shape to Fluency and Equations
10:40 – Precision vs Accuracy in Learning
12:00 – What’s Inside the Geo Board Module?
13:00 – Math Standards Supported by Geo Board
15:10 – Math Practices: Modeling, Tools, and Repetition
17:05 – The Role of Spaced Practice
18:30 – Chunk Zero: Vertical vs Horizontal Processing
21:00 – Vestibular Reflexes and Visual Tracking
24:00 – Simple Classroom Interventions (slant boards, standing, scaffolding)
27:45 – Activating the Body: Prepping for Learning
29:30 – The Handstand Flip Exercise Demo
31:45 – Why Strength Matters for Writing and Attention
33:00 – Fall Recovery, Forearm Strength, and OT Insights
35:00 – Summary of Non-Academic Tier 1 Interventions
36:00 – Closing: Learn More at DisabilityLabs.com
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
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FREE RESOURCES
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
Jonily@mindsonmath.com
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents

Rethinking Math Education Part 4: S2 E27

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Part 4 of 4

We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:20 – Today’s Topic: The Paint Problem

00:34 – What is Tier 1? Why it matters

01:00 – The problem with pull-out interventions

01:22 – Recap from last week: “Why?”

01:33 – The power of movement for attention and focus

02:02 – Brain science: Why spinning helps focus

02:24 – Activating the brain through controlled movement

02:36 – Traditional classroom expectations and their pitfalls

03:17 – Why directions don’t always stick

03:40 – Movement strategies to engage all learners

04:08 – Cheri’s mission: Preaching movement in education

04:11 – Guest insight: Janet’s 7th-grade strategies

04:40 – Crazy 8s and playful engagement

05:14 – Sneaky academic reinforcement through movement

05:23 – More focus triggers and crossing midline

05:38 – Kindergarten example: Using transitions intentionally

06:24 – Wiggle fingers and crossing midline for attention

06:45 – Activating the brain for the next step

07:00 – More examples of focus triggers

07:11 – Brain-body disconnects: Board-to-table transitions

07:34 – Tracking difficulties and the 120 chart

07:53 – It’s more than computation—math is cognitive

08:19 – Invitation to subscribe and share

08:47 – How Tier 1 builds coherence across the classroom

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

***************************************************************************

MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia

#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents

Rethinking Math Education Part 3: S2 E26

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:04:58 -0400

Part 3 of 4

We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

01:00 Why Tier 1 matters for all students

01:28 OTs and the importance of teaching symbols

02:24 The role of explicit teaching in symbol recognition

03:47 Science of Reading vs. Science of Math

04:41 Number sense must be experienced

05:04 Functional, non-academic supports in the classroom

06:09 Teaching rate through movement

07:09 Experiencing numbers physically

08:10 More non-academic ways to support math

08:23 Sarah shares the bike wheel activity

09:40 Understanding rate through rotation

10:33 Paper folding and inverse reasoning

11:17 Conceptual fraction learning through activity

11:53 Recipe scaling: Fractions in real life

12:19 Skip counting as a way to build number sense

12:43 Cyber school math events

13:17 Introducing multiple symbols in early grades

14:00 Using 'by' and dot for dimensional notation

14:31 Cheri on functional supports and interoception

16:44 Emotions, feelings, and moods in learning

18:19 Motivation is key to student engagement

19:02 What is a Focus Trigger?

20:04 Kindergarten focus trigger example

21:10 Introducing names with associations

22:00 Teaching thinking through math

23:07 Discovering students’ needs through interaction

24:18 Managing energy and engagement with movement

25:22 Student reengagement through trust and movement

26:34 Tune in next week: Why Focus Triggers Work

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia

#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents

Rethinking Math Education Part 2: S2 E25

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Part 2 of 4

We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

1:25 – Reducing Pull-Out Interventions

1:46 – Rethinking Tier 1 Instruction

2:24 – Reference Tasks Overview

3:01 – Transition to Part 2: Paint Problem

3:41 – Easter-Themed 120 Chart Activity

4:27 – Personal Story with 120 Chart

5:05 – Visual Adaptations of the 120 Chart

6:25 – Question about Multiplication Charts

8:19 – Kindergarten Skip Counting Example

11:12 – The Myth of 100% On-Task Compliance

13:36 – Accessibility Adaptations

15:00 – Overview of Tier One Interventions Course

16:24 – Cognitive and Physical Math Learning

17:17 – The "Making Rectangles" Reference Task

22:05 – Dice Game for Rectangle Formation

25:00 – Physical Movement and Math

26:04 – The Neuroscience of Movement and Math

30:08 – Exposure vs. Mastery

33:33 – Kindergarten Story Wrap-Up

35:00 – Introduction to Skip Counting by Twelves

36:52 – The Pizza Company Square Challenge

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

***************************************************************************

MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

***************************************************************************

Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia

#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents

(01:25) - – Reducing Pull-Out Interventions
(01:46) - – Rethinking Tier 1 Instruction
(02:24) - – Reference Tasks Overview
(03:01) - – Transition to Part 2: Paint Problem
(03:41) - – Easter-Themed 120 Chart Activity
(04:27) - – Personal Story with 120 Chart
(05:05) - – Visual Adaptations of the 120 Chart
(06:25) - – Question about Multiplication Charts
(08:19) - – Kindergarten Skip Counting Example
(11:12) - – The Myth of 100% On-Task Compliance
(13:36) - – Accessibility Adaptations
(15:00) - – Overview of Tier One Interventions Course
(16:24) - – Cognitive and Physical Math Learning
(17:17) - – The "Making Rectangles" Reference Task
(22:05) - – Dice Game for Rectangle Formation
(25:00) - – Physical Movement and Math
(26:04) - – The Neuroscience of Movement and Math
(30:08) - – Exposure vs. Mastery
(33:33) - – Kindergarten Story Wrap-Up
(35:00) - – Introduction to Skip Counting by Twelves
(36:52) - – The Pizza Company Square Challenge

Rethinking Math Education part 1: S2 E24

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor.
We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
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TIME CODES
00:00 Introduction to Tier 1 Interventions: Strengthening the core classroom
01:00 The problem with excessive pull-outs and how to reduce them
03:00 The power of Mastery Math Method and reference tasks
06:00 The Paint Problem: Why it’s not really about paint at all
08:00 The most essential math concept every student needs
14:00 How math should build progressively each year
20:00 The Quick Dots Strategy for building number sense
25:00 The 120 Chart and how to adapt it for accessibility
29:00 How The Locker Problem enhances student learning
30:00 Balancing accessibility and rigor for ALL students
31:00 How listeners can support the podcast
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

(01:00) - The problem with excessive pull-outs and how to reduce them
(03:00) - The power of Mastery Math Method and reference tasks
(06:00) - The Paint Problem: Why it’s not really about paint at all
(08:00) - The most essential math concept every student needs
(14:00) - How math should build progressively each year
(20:00) - The Quick Dots Strategy for building number sense
(25:00) - The 120 Chart and how to adapt it for accessibility
(29:00) - How The Locker Problem enhances student learning
(30:00) - Balancing accessibility and rigor for ALL students
(31:00) - How listeners can support the podcast

Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 4

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

03:00 Why teachers should stop confirming or denying answers.

06:00 The science of leaving some problems unresolved.

12:00 Paper folding and color coding as sensory learning tools.

18:00 How counting leads to proportional reasoning and algebra.

24:00 Teaching division as skip counting instead of a procedure.

27:00 Why number sense is more important than solving for X.

30:00 Applying rate and function to real-world math understanding.

32:00 Conclusion: Transforming math through iterative thinking.

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

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(03:00) - Why teachers should stop confirming or denying answers.
(06:00) - The science of leaving some problems unresolved.
(12:00) - Paper folding and color coding as sensory learning tools.
(18:00) - How counting leads to proportional reasoning and algebra.
(24:00) - Teaching division as skip counting instead of a procedure.
(27:00) - Why number sense is more important than solving for X.
(30:00) - Applying rate and function to real-world math understanding.
(32:00) - Conclusion: Transforming math through iterative thinking.

Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 3

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*****************************************************************************

RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

02:30 Why direct instruction isn’t always effective

05:15 The Car Problem: A professional development strategy

09:00 Counting as the foundation for all math learning

14:30 Rote counting: Why exposure comes before understanding

18:00 Using manipulatives to build number sense

22:30 The five stages of counting in math instruction

27:00 Applying counting skills to algebra and higher-level math

30:00 Closing thoughts: The future of math instruction

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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HASHTAGS

(02:30) - Why direct instruction isn’t always effective
(05:15) - The Car Problem: A professional development strategy
(09:00) - Counting as the foundation for all math learning
(14:30) - Rote counting: Why exposure comes before understanding
(18:00) - Using manipulatives to build number sense
(22:30) - The five stages of counting in math instruction
(27:00) - Applying counting skills to algebra and higher-level math
(30:00) - Closing thoughts: The future of math instruction

Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 2

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problem—a discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math instruction. Kirk and other passionate educators join this four-part series. They explore the neuroscience of learning, why manipulatives are crucial, and how math instruction must evolve. If you've ever wondered why so many students struggle with math or how we can make lasting changes, this episode is a must-listen! Sit back and listen to Part 2
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

2:00 Why reference tasks work for all grade levels

4:30 The power of number sense and fact fluency

7:00 The Candy Problem setup: Two boys, 90 candies

10:00 The importance of question creation over answer-getting

15:00 The role of division as the FIRST operation taught

20:00 Cognitive science behind retention and memory

25:00 How to implement The Candy Problem across a school year

30:00 Four key deficits The Candy Problem helps fix

40:00 Why worksheets fail and what to do instead

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

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HASHTAGS

(02:00) - Why reference tasks work for all grade levels
(04:30) - The power of number sense and fact fluency
(07:00) - The Candy Problem setup: Two boys, 90 candies
(10:00) - The importance of question creation over answer-getting
(15:00) - The role of division as the FIRST operation taught
(20:00) - Cognitive science behind retention and memory
(25:00) - How to implement The Candy Problem across a school year
(30:00) - Four key deficits The Candy Problem helps fix
(40:00) - Why worksheets fail and what to do instead

Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 1

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problem—a discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math instruction. Kirk and other passionate educators join this four-part series. They explore the neuroscience of learning, why manipulatives are crucial, and how math instruction must evolve. If you've ever wondered why so many students struggle with math or how we can make lasting changes, this episode is a must-listen! Sit back and listen to Part 1
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
*****************************************************************************

RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

01:00 The math crisis: Why students give up on math by 3rd grade.

02:30 The failures of traditional math instruction.

04:00 The question: Is there a wrong way to teach math?

06:00 Why manipulatives and exposure are essential.

10:00 Breaking down number sense and conceptual learning.

15:00 The impact of poor instructional delivery on student success.

20:00 How neuroscience explains the struggle to learn math.

25:00 The importance of conversation and making math social.

30:00 Creating strong Tier 1 Interventions to reduce the need for Tier 2 and 3.

40:00 The future of math instruction: How we can fix this problem.

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

*************************************************************************

Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

**************************************************************************

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

*************************************************************************

HASHTAGS

(01:00) - The math crisis: Why students give up on math by 3rd grade.
(02:30) - The failures of traditional math instruction.
(04:00) - The question: Is there a wrong way to teach math?
(06:00) - Why manipulatives and exposure are essential.
(10:00) - Breaking down number sense and conceptual learning.
(15:00) - The impact of poor instructional delivery on student success.
(20:00) - How neuroscience explains the struggle to learn math.
(25:00) - The importance of conversation and making math social.
(30:00) - Creating strong Tier 1 Interventions to reduce the need for Tier 2 and 3.
(40:00) - The future of math instruction: How we can fix this problem.

Hidden Math Pattern That Makes Subtraction Easy For Everyone: S2 E19

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Jonily Zupancic continues the conversation on Three Math Rules That Never Expire, focusing on Rule #2: Subtraction is Distance. Many students struggle with subtraction when taught only as "taking away." But what if we reframed it as measuring distance? Jonily explains how this approach builds number sense from preschool through high school, making subtraction intuitive and transferable across math concepts, including negative numbers, decimals, and absolute value.

She walks listeners through practical examples, discusses number line strategies, and shares how teachers can improve students’ understanding using subtraction cycles. Tune in for actionable teaching tips and a fresh perspective on subtraction!

FREE DOWNLOAD: https://disabilitylabs.com/f/division-is-counting-introduction-cycle-a-copy
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
*****************************************************************************

RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

2025.

**************************************************************************

BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

***************************************************************************

SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

*************************************************************************

Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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HASHTAGS

The Power of Indirect Instruction in Mathematics: S2 E18

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic delve into the concept of the Staircase Problem, a reference task designed to enhance number sense through engagement and focus. This task fosters collaboration between teachers and occupational therapists within the classroom. It improves memory and retention of math concepts.

Key Topics Covered:

The importance of counting in developing number sense
Implementing Staircase Math as an ongoing reference task
Strategies for creating independent math learners
The role of occupational therapists in classroom-based interventions
Building a collaborative approach to math instruction

RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

*************************************************************************

TIME STAMPS

01:05 The foundational role of counting in math intervention

03:30 Exploring the Staircase Math task

06:21 Integrating OTs into classroom math instruction

08:27 Embracing the Least Restrictive Environment in math education

10:24 Encouraging math teachers to adopt new instructional models

12:23 The necessity of a team approach for successful implementation

17:23 Addressing math anxiety through cultural shifts in the classroom

20:08 Connecting homeschool methods to the IMPACT Learning Framework

25:17 The transformative power of effective questioning strategies

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

*************************************************************************

Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

**************************************************************************

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

*************************************************************************

HASHTAGS

(01:05) - The foundational role of counting in math intervention
(03:30) - Exploring the Staircase Math task
(06:21) - Integrating OTs into classroom math instruction
(08:27) - Embracing the Least Restrictive Environment in math education
(10:24) - Encouraging math teachers to adopt new instructional models
(12:23) - The necessity of a team approach for successful implementation
(17:23) - Addressing math anxiety through cultural shifts in the classroom
(20:08) - Connecting homeschool methods to the IMPACT Learning Framework
(25:17) - The transformative power of effective questioning strategies

Differentiated Instruction in the Regular Ed Classroom: S2 E17

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:15:37 -0500

The Staircase Problem isn't just a math exercise—it’s a pathway to deep conceptual learning, executive function growth, and full classroom inclusion. Whether you're a math teacher, occupational therapist, or intervention specialist, understanding how to scaffold and differentiate this task can transform student engagement and success.
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
*****************************************************************************

RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction: The power of counting and number sense

01:50 The Staircase Problem and its place in the 12 reference tasks

02:53 Why number sense is foundational for all math learners

04:33 The role of automaticity in math fluency

05:51 The Goldilocks principle: Finding the “just right” challenge

07:08 Integrating math and cognitive science for deeper learning

10:00 Differentiation strategies: Whole-class individualization

12:45 Accessibility and inclusion: Adapting materials for all learners

15:18 A case study: Adapting the Staircase Problem for distance learning

17:19 Why slow, repeated exposure is key to mastery

19:51 January math strategy: Revisiting concepts to solidify learning

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AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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HASHTAGS

(00:00) - Introduction: The power of counting and number sense
(01:50) - The Staircase Problem and its place in the 12 reference tasks
(02:53) - Why number sense is foundational for all math learners
(04:33) - The role of automaticity in math fluency
(05:51) - The Goldilocks principle: Finding the “just right” challenge
(07:08) - Integrating math and cognitive science for deeper learning
(10:00) - Differentiation strategies: Whole-class individualization
(12:45) - Accessibility and inclusion: Adapting materials for all learners
(15:18) - A case study: Adapting the Staircase Problem for distance learning
(17:19) - Why slow, repeated exposure is key to mastery
(19:51) - January math strategy: Revisiting concepts to solidify learning

Cognitve Science Meets Counting: S2 E16

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Are your students struggling to stay engaged in math class? Do you want to help them build lasting confidence and skills? The Tier 1 Interventions Podcast is here to guide you!
This week, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic unpack the Staircase task, a dynamic tool that:
Enhances focus and engagement in the classroom.
Builds foundational number sense through innovative counting strategies.
Aligns with cognitive science principles like spaced repetition and interleaving.
Bridges the gap between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions.
Free Resource: You must be logged in to download.
https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6797ec26520e4_1738009638_4-step-framework-to-focus-and-engagement.pdf
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.
Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025.
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.
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TIME STAMPS
00:38 Discussion on cognitive science methods.
03:00 Discussing preparation for presentations.
11:00 Introduction to new certified coaches.
19:00: Explanation of Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions.
24:00 Introduction to Staircase in the first season.
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!
https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindsonmath #jonily #MathEducation #ScienceOfMath #CognitiveScience #MathTeaching #MathLearning #EducationDebate #MathControversy #RevolutionInMath #MathRedefined #StudentEngagement #TransformingEducation #MathSuccess

(00:38) - Discussion on cognitive science methods.
(03:00) - Discussing preparation for presentations.
(11:00) - Introduction to new certified coaches.
(19:00) - Explanation of Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions.
(24:00) - Introduction to Staircase in the first season.

BLOW UP Math Education with Cognitive Science: S2 E15

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Expose all Math Standards in 15 days. 😯
Master them in 80 days! 😲

Cognitive Science of Mathematics will innovate your classroom.

🖨️ Part 2 of Teach Math that Sticks” Free Download https://disabilitylabs.com/f/teach-math-that-sticks

👀 View Part 1” https://youtu.be/LtM-YH-yV1o

Join host Jonily Zupancic on the Tier 1 Interventions podcast as she navigates the heated debate surrounding the Science of Math. While traditional math instruction often contradicts the brain's natural learning processes, neuroscience and cognitive science challenge long-held math education practices. In this episode, Jonily explores the strategies—like interleaving, spaced repetition, and metacognitive feedback—revolutionizing classrooms and sparking discussions among educators worldwide. Whether you're a teacher, intervention specialist, or math enthusiast, discover how these evidence-based approaches reshape math instruction, ignite controversy, and offer new hope for student success.

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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

2:30 Announcement of the Cognitive Science of Math Workshop (June 2025)

3:35 Importance of Number Sense in Math Learning

7:13 Four Core Cognitive Strategies

8:29 Five Essentials for Algebra II Success

13:06 Connecting Preschool Concepts to Advanced Math

15:19 15-Day Formula

17:04 Exponents

19:57 Pattern Recognition

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindsonmath #jonily #MathEducation #ScienceOfMath #CognitiveScience #MathTeaching #MathLearning #EducationDebate #MathControversy #RevolutionInMath #MathRedefined #StudentEngagement #TransformingEducation #MathSuccess

(02:30) - Announcement of the Cognitive Science of Math Workshop (June 2025)
(03:35) - Importance of Number Sense in Math Learning
(07:13) - Four Core Cognitive Strategies
(08:29) - Five Essentials for Algebra II Success
(13:06) - Connecting Preschool Concepts to Advanced Math
(15:19) - 15-Day Formula
(17:04) - Exponents
(19:57) - Pattern Recognition

How Cognitive Science Transforms Math Education: S2 E14

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Explore this transformative professional development on the Cognitive Science of Mathematics. Download the “Teach Math That Sticks” handout from this event to learn more about this innovative model of mathematics. https://disabilitylabs.com/f/teach-math-that-sticks

This episode unpacks strategies like interleaving, spaced repetition, and metacognitive feedback that align with how the brain learns best. Discover how these evidence-based approaches help students improve memory retention and mastery in math, regardless of their starting level. Get insights into upcoming events and practical tools to revolutionize your math instruction. Part 1. Part 2—More math problems are coming next week.

Also, share this episode with your administrator, friends, and colleagues. Share your comments below.

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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

00:22 Overview of the Saturday Math and Impact Wednesday webinars.

02:24 The science of math rollout: phases and challenges in education.

07:11 Key strategies from cognitive science: interleaving, spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and metacognitive feedback.

12:50 Common deficits in math education and the "Three F's" framework.

18:54 Aligning teaching with brain-based learning and overcoming traditional barriers.

27:00 Insights into upcoming events, including the June Science of Math training.

50:05 Listener Q&A: Adapting the model to diverse classrooms.

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Stick!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindsonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching #rigorousteaching #visualperception #sensoryprocessing

(00:22) - Overview of the Saturday Math and Impact Wednesday webinars.
(02:24) - The science of math rollout: phases and challenges in education.
(07:11) - Key strategies from cognitive science: interleaving, spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and metacognitive feedback.
(12:50) - Common deficits in math education and the "Three F's" framework.
(18:54) - Aligning teaching with brain-based learning and overcoming traditional barriers.
(27:00) - Insights into upcoming events, including the June Science of Math training.
(50:05) - Listener Q&A: Adapting the model to diverse classrooms.

Achieve Math Success: S2 E13

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Dive into Part 2 of the Jesse & Kay series, where Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explore how visuals, prompts, and strategic questions transform counting lessons into powerful learning experiences. Discover practical Tier 1 interventions to foster deep thinking, individualize instruction, and build lasting understanding in math classrooms.

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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction: Exploring visuals in counting and Tier 1 interventions.

00:01:30 The concept of skip counting and its importance in math.

00:03:00 Structuring Tier 1 interventions for classrooms.

00:05:15 Differentiating between "stop thinking" and "keep thinking" prompts.

00:08:00 How struggle leads to success in learning.

00:11:30 Connecting starting amounts to rate and function.

00:13:45 Incorporating sensory learning for accessibility.

00:15:30 Teaching students to think rather than memorize.

00:18:00 Cheri’s reflection on her OT practices and teaching methods.

00:19:30 Practical literacy and numeracy exercises using visuals.

00:20:45 Preview of Parts 3 and 4 in the Mastery Math Method course.

00:21:30 Holiday wishes and closing remarks.

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Shine!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

(00:00) - Introduction: Exploring visuals in counting and Tier 1 interventions.
(01:30) - The concept of skip counting and its importance in math.
(03:00) - Structuring Tier 1 interventions for classrooms.
(05:15) - Differentiating between "stop thinking" and "keep thinking" prompts.
(08:00) - How struggle leads to success in learning.
(11:30) - Connecting starting amounts to rate and function.
(13:45) - Incorporating sensory learning for accessibility.
(15:30) - Teaching students to think rather than memorize.
(18:00) - Cheri’s reflection on her OT practices and teaching methods.
(19:30) - Practical literacy and numeracy exercises using visuals

Why Your Math Skills Aren't Improving and How to Fix it: S2 E12

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Discover powerful insights in this episode of Tier 1 Interventions as we explore how visuals and counting can unlock student focus and engagement. Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic break down the Jesse and Kay problem, revealing strategies for developing executive functioning skills and creating inclusive, effective classrooms. Gain actionable tips to empower every learner, from early education to mature executive thinkers. Part 1

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2025. Follow the link for all the details. There will be no live event in December 2024.
Holiday Box for Teachers and Occupational Therapists: available through December 15, 2024 https://store.disabilitylabs.com/products/holiday-teacher-box

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

01:00 The Jesse and Kay Problem: Visuals and Counting as Core Skills

08:00 Executive Function: Understanding Development Stages

15:00 Gaining Perspective: The "Tell Me About" Approach

20:00 Why Patience and Observation Are Key in Formative Assessment

27:00 Classroom Application of Jesse and Kay

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

Saturday Math and IMPACT Wednesday https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

3 Interventions OTs need to make your Students' Math Shine!

https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

*************************************************************************

Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

(01:00) - The Jesse and Kay Problem: Visuals and Counting as Core Skills
(08:00) - Executive Function: Understanding Development Stages
(15:00) - Gaining Perspective: The "Tell Me About" Approach
(20:00) - Why Patience and Observation Are Key in Formative Assessment
(27:00) - Classroom Application of Jesse and Kay

Visual strategies for teachers and occupational therapists: S2 E11

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:12:44 -0500

Hey teachers and occupational therapists: Watch Jonily and Cheri explore deep mathematical connections in a fun and engaging way. Don't miss out on this educational and entertaining content! Leverage thinking prompts to transform student engagement and traditional teaching methods using visual strategies for counting.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2022. Follow the link for all the details. There will be no live event in December 2024.
Holiday Box for Teachers and Occupational Therapists: https://store.disabilitylabs.com/products/holiday-teacher-box

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

01:00 Counting and visuals in therapy

03:00 Skip counting and visual aids for math challenges

04:00 Feedback on the subscription box and its educational tools

07:00 Encouraging deep mathematical thinking with "keep thinking" prompts

09:00 Developing questioning skills to enhance focus in students

11:00 Reflections on coaching and supporting new educators

12:30 Redefining angles and circles in mathematics education

14:00 The impact of inscribing polygons in circles

16:00 Addressing standards and achieving depth in 15 minutes

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

(01:00) - Counting and visuals in therapy
(03:00) - Skip counting and visual aids for math challenges
(04:00) - Feedback on the subscription box and its educational tools
(07:00) - Encouraging deep mathematical thinking with "keep thinking" prompts
(09:00) - Developing questioning skills to enhance focus in students
(11:00) - Reflections on coaching and supporting new educators
(12:30) - Redefining angles and circles in mathematics education
(14:00) - The impact of inscribing polygons in circles
(16:00) - Addressing standards and achieving depth in 15 minutes

Transform your classroom in 2025: S2 E10

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:28:57 -0500

In this Tier 1 Interventions podcast episode, Cheri shares the concept of "flow" as a transformative approach to classroom learning. By unpacking the neuroscience of brain waves, the importance of sleep, and responsive teaching methods, she and Jonily explore how educators can adapt their strategies to create engaging and effective lessons. The discussion also highlights practical techniques like brain interruption activities and strategies for embedding responsive teaching into your daily routine. Join us to discover how to move beyond traditional methods and embrace a new way of teaching that benefits all students.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next live workshop is on January 18, 2022. Follow the link for all the details. There will be no live event in December 2024.
NOT MENTIONED: Black Friday Sale 2024: $100 off any course $297 or greater. Grab your CEUs NOW! PROMO CODE: BLACKFRIDAY2024

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

0:55 What is flow? The brain’s four-step learning cycle.

3:10 The role of recess and physical activity in brainwave transitions.

6:00 The importance of deep sleep for memory and learning.

10:32 How responsive teaching ties into brain science.

14:00 The need for transcendence in education, not transformation.

15:25 Sensory responses and their impact on learning.

16:52 Teachers’ effort and the impact of instructional methods.

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching #flowstates

(00:55) - What is flow? The brain’s four-step learning cycle.
(03:10) - The role of recess and physical activity in brainwave transitions.
(06:00) - The importance of deep sleep for memory and learning.
(10:32) - How responsive teaching ties into brain science.
(14:00) - The need for transcendence in education, not transformation.
(15:25) - Sensory responses and their impact on learning.
(16:52) - Teachers’ effort and the impact of instructional methods.

3 concepts you need to succeed in calculus: S2 E9

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

What are the five basic concepts that need to be taught in mathematics? Check out this episode of Tier 1 Interventions to discover how Jonily expanded her research project to discover what the College Board states are the three most important concepts anyone taking calculus needs to know. How do you foster these skills through interactive tasks, fostering autonomy, and creating positive learning experiences? Teachers, occupational therapists, and parents alike will gain actionable insights to help students build lasting math foundations.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

All episodes of Tier 1 Interventions are recorded live and edited for teachers, therapists, and parents to consume on their way to work.

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next LIVE workshop is on November 16, 2024. Follow the link to get all the details. There will be no live event in December 2024.
Amazon link to the book JZ mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Placement-Program-Mathematics-Vertical/dp/B000OZSVMK

*this is not an affiliate link

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

1:29 The Importance of Autonomy and Belonging in Learning

3:00 The Power of Responsive Teaching and Positive Learning Experiences

5:30 Introducing the 12 Reference Tasks for Math Mastery

10:00 The "Dirty Dozen" Reference Tasks and Math Standards Connection

12:30 Research Findings: Simplifying Algebra Concepts for Success

15:00 Breaking Down Math into Three Core Concepts

18:00 Rate: The Concept of Skip Counting and Efficiency

20:30 Function: Building Operational Fluency in Math

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching #rate #function #accumulation

(01:29) - The Importance of Autonomy and Belonging in Learning
(03:00) - The Power of Responsive Teaching and Positive Learning Experiences
(05:30) - Introducing the 12 Reference Tasks for Math Mastery
(10:00) - The "Dirty Dozen" Reference Tasks and Math Standards Connection
(12:30) - Research Findings: Simplifying Algebra Concepts for Success
(15:00) - Breaking Down Math into Three Core Concepts
(18:00) - Rate: The Concept of Skip Counting and Efficiency
(20:30) - Function: Building Operational Fluency in Math

How emotions shape learning: S2 E8

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:03:54 -0500

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explore the impact of emotions on student learning, especially in the math classroom. They dive into the concept of responsive teaching, emphasizing how learning is inherently emotional and why connecting with students on an emotional level is essential for their academic success. From sensory awareness to overcoming fear in learning, Cheri and Jonily share strategies to create a classroom environment that fosters positive emotional experiences and deepens students' engagement with rigorous content.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next LIVE workshop is on November 16, 2024. Follow the link to get all the details.
Interactive puzzle: https://interacty.me/projects/eb7ba38cfc1fc024

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

1:05 The focus on emotions and feelings in responsive teaching

3:00 Creating positive emotional connections in the classroom

8:17 Sensory exercises to observe students' responses

15:04 Sensory-emotional triggers from different teachers’ perspectives

19:44 Dr. Robert Plutchik's research on core emotions and their impact on learning

23:02 Differentiating between fear and danger

24:54 How instructional methods can increase or decrease student anxiety

27:44 Cheri’s interactive puzzle

30:28 Helping students overcome fears and build confidence

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching #emotions #feelings

(01:05) - The focus on emotions and feelings in responsive teaching
(03:00) - Creating positive emotional connections in the classroom
(08:17) - Sensory exercises to observe students' responses
(15:04) - Sensory-emotional triggers from different teachers’ perspectives
(19:44) - Dr. Robert Plutchik's research on core emotions and their impact on learning
(23:02) - Differentiating between fear and danger
(24:54) - How instructional methods can increase or decrease student anxiety
(27:44) - Cheri’s interactive puzzle
(30:28) - Helping students overcome fears and build confidence

Teaching Additve Inverse to Promote Retention: S2 E7

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "Tier 1 Interventions," Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explore innovative strategies for teaching math concepts, focusing on the additive inverse and reference tasks. They discuss ways to move beyond standard-focused instruction and create memorable experiences that enhance students' understanding and retention. Join them in exploring how reference tasks support responsive teaching and build deeper mathematical comprehension and skills for all students. Tune in for insights that blend cognitive science, active engagement, and effective practices that make math learning last.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Our next LIVE workshop is on November 16, 2024. Follow the link to get all the details.

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME STAMPS

0:06 Addressing math standards with meaningful instruction

1:01 The concept of additive inverse and teaching strategies

5:46 Effective use of reference tasks in the classroom

10:31 Engaging students in core math experiences for memory retention

15:31 Practical exercises for teaching subtraction as distance

20:01 Responsive teaching: Knowing content and adapting instruction

23:38 End Closing thoughts and listener engagement opportunities

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #diagonals #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching #additveinverse

(00:06) - Addressing math standards with meaningful instruction
(01:01) - The concept of additive inverse and teaching strategies
(05:46) - Effective use of reference tasks in the classroom
(10:31) - Engaging students in core math experiences for memory retention
(15:31) - Practical exercises for teaching subtraction as distance
(20:01) - Responsive teaching: Knowing content and adapting instruction
(23:38) - End Closing thoughts and listener engagement opportunities

Transforming Math Instruction Using a SIMPLE Counting Problem: S2 E6

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Responsive Teaching Segment 3

In this Tier 1 Interventions podcast episode, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer dive into the transformative power of the Locker Problem for math instruction. They discuss how pattern recognition, interleaving, and experiential learning can unlock students' mathematical thinking and improve retention. The hosts explore how this task can be adapted for all students, including those with manual dexterity challenges, and emphasize the importance of repeated interactions in developing long-term understanding. Cheri also reveals exciting new teaching tools and a holiday-themed subscription box to help students and teachers thrive.

Segment 1: https://youtu.be/CP4k7_DYbg0

Segment 2: https://youtu.be/qF7m66tD7sI

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Holiday Gift Box - available through October 25, 2024: https://store.disabilitylabs.com/products/holiday-teacher-subscription-box-buy-one-gift-one

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME CODES

1:30 Why Traditional Math Instruction Elicits Fear and How the Locker Problem Helps

5:45 The Power of Interleaving and Out-of-Context Learning Experiences

10:00 Pattern Recognition and Repeated Reasoning in the Locker Problem

13:00 Adaptations for Young Learners and Students with Manual Dexterity Challenges

20:15 How the Locker Problem Develops Resilience in Math Learning

23:00 Introducing Cheri's New Teaching Tools and Holiday Subscription Box

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #diagonals #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching

(01:30) - Why Traditional Math Instruction Elicits Fear and How the Locker Problem Helps
(05:45) - The Power of Interleaving and Out-of-Context Learning Experiences
(10:00) - Pattern Recognition and Repeated Reasoning in the Locker Problem
(13:00) - Adaptations for Young Learners and Students with Manual Dexterity Challenges
(20:15) - How the Locker Problem Develops Resilience in Math Learning
(23:00) - Introducing Cheri's New Teaching Tools and Holiday Subscription Box

Identifying hidden struggles in the classroom: S2 E5

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer explore the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience and its implications for education. Together, they explore how simple stimuli like diagonal lines can impact math understanding and classroom engagement. They discuss the importance of line orientation and how it affects students' learning processes and techniques to improve handwriting and math skills. This episode will provide valuable insights for teachers looking to apply brain-based strategies to boost student success across subjects.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Follow JZ on Eventbrite (Saturday Math): https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME CODES

0:00 Introduction to Impact Wednesday and Saturday Math

2:12 Overview of the Session

4:18 Role of Simple Stimuli in Triggering Learning

7:24 Understanding Line Orientation and its Impact on Writing

9:59 Challenges of Crossing Midline

12:19 Techniques for Improving Letter and Number Formation

17:50 Strengthening Arms and Shoulders for Improved Handwriting

18:05 Brain Rewiring and Midline Crossing Activities

19:38 Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

*************************************************************************

MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

*************************************************************************

WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #diagonals #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching

(00:00) - Introduction to Impact Wednesday and Saturday Math
(02:12) - Overview of the Session
(04:18) - Role of Simple Stimuli in Triggering Learning
(07:24) - Understanding Line Orientation and its Impact on Writing
(09:59) - Challenges of Crossing Midline
(12:19) - Techniques for Improving Letter and Number Formation
(17:50) - Strengthening Arms and Shoulders for Improved Handwriting
(18:05) - Brain Rewiring and Midline Crossing Activities
(19:38) - Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning

Boost School Achievement with POWERFUL Visuals: S2 E4

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore pattern recognition and its critical role in enhancing student learning. This is part two of a three-part series based on Tier 1 Interventions Workshops held on the third Saturday of the month throughout the school year. The discussion focuses on pattern recognition's second and third steps: reinforcement and recall.

Watch Step One: https://youtu.be/CP4k7_DYbg0?si=YAbc72YjeVIMPesO

Stay Tuned for Part 3

Pattern Recognition transforms classroom instructional delivery when done using the student's perspective. The episode explores how teaching students to recognize and recall patterns can significantly improve their cognitive abilities and lead to higher school achievement.

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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Follow JZ on Eventbrite (Saturday Math): https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

Holiday Gift Box: https://store.disabilitylabs.com/products/holiday-teacher-subscription-box-buy-one-gift-one

SMS: Text “something’s happening” to receive event notifications

833-945-4667

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME CODES

0:00 Introduction and overview of pattern recognition

1:01 Pattern recognition and its connection to general IQ

6:01 Reinforcement

10:11 Recall and memory retention

13:21 Visuals and reducing student anxiety

18:01 Unveiling exciting resources for teachers

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTLearning #diagonals #mathintervention #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching

(00:00) - Introduction and overview of pattern recognition
(01:01) - Pattern recognition and its connection to general IQ
(06:01) - Reinforcement
(10:11) - Recall and memory retention
(13:21) - Visuals and reducing student anxiety
(18:01) - Unveiling exciting resources for teachers

Discover the BEST Way to Teach for Maximum Pattern Recognition Results Today: S2 E3

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, co-hosts Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic dive into the critical role of pattern recognition in student learning. Learn how responsive teaching can bridge the gap for students with learning disabilities by aligning classroom content with their unique experiences and perspectives. Discover strategies that enhance pattern recognition and help students excel both academically and in life.
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Follow JZ on Eventbrite (Saturday Math): https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshops LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Holiday Gift Box: https://store.disabilitylabs.com/products/holiday-teacher-subscription-box-buy-one-gift-one
SMS: Text “something’s happening” to receive event notifications
833-945-4667
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.
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TIME CODES
0:00 Introduction to Tier 1 Interventions
0:54 Introducing Cheri Dotterer and the topic of pattern recognition
1:43 The innate vs. learned aspects of pattern recognition
4:02 Understanding students' schema and how it influences learning
5:09 Pattern recognition from a neuroscience perspective
8:05 The importance of responsive teaching in connecting with students' perspectives
10:03 Topology and life skills: A connection between math and real-world problem-solving
14:34 Breathing exercises and using geometry in life skills
18:58 The clock assessment: A powerful tool to evaluate number sense
20:23 Why pattern recognition correlates strongly with general IQ and cognitive ability
21:57 Holiday offer: Fun and engaging resources for teachers and students
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/
Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW
Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindsonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #IMPACTLearning #diagonals #patternrecognition #responsiveteaching

Simplify Math, Transform Achievement: S2 E2

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Jonily Zupancic dive into math instruction techniques that challenge traditional learning methods. Jonily, a math coach and consultant, shares her groundbreaking approach to teaching math using a diagonal line. She simplifies and enhances number sense without solving ANY math equations. With a strong emphasis on brain-based learning, Jonily discusses how these methods help students overcome the math achievement gap, particularly by breaking the bell curve and fostering a growth mindset. This episode offers transformative tools for educators, making math accessible for all students, including those with special needs. If you're ready to rethink math instruction and witness a significant shift in student success, this episode is for you. CEUs available. See resources.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Get your CEUs Here: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/saturday-math-and-impact-school-success-2024-2025-school-year
Follow JZ on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
Join the Next Tier 1 Interventions Workshop LIVE: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME CODES

01:04 Sneak Peek Saturday Math 2024-2025 school year

03:15 Simplifying math with a single concept

06:55 Addressing Student Frustration and Anxiety in Math Learning

11:38 Success Stories Case studies and significant research results

17:18 Breaking the Bell Curve

21:32 Instructional Delivery

27:17 Adapting techniques for students with and without disabilities

29:34 Next steps and how to join future Saturday Math sessions

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

Dysgraphia Checklist Download your free copy and get a free email course: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dysgraphia-checklist

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

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BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

Join our community https://disabilitylabs.com/community

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTfocus #diagonals #mathintervention #SaturdayMath #IMPACTWednesday

(01:04) - Sneak Peek Saturday Math 2024-2025 school year
(03:15) - Simplifying math with a single concept
(06:55) - Addressing Student Frustration and Anxiety in Math Learning
(11:38) - Success Stories Case studies and significant research results
(17:18) - Breaking the Bell Curve
(21:32) - Instructional Delivery
(27:17) - Adapting techniques for students with and without disabilities
(29:34) - Next steps and how to join future Saturday Math sessions

How Visuals are Changing Math Education: S2 E1

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and mathematics with educators Jonily and Cheri. Discover the groundbreaking Quick Dots intervention, designed to bridge the gap for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Learn how this innovative approach leverages visual learning to enhance number sense, pattern recognition, and mathematical confidence. Gain practical insights into creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Fox News reports lower math scores (not the one mentioned in the video) https://www.foxnews.com/video/6314269101112
Saturday Math https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-math-september-7-2024-tickets-986159488577
Purple X Mini Course https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-purple-x-deep-dive-mini-course

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.

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TIME CODES

0:00 Introduction

0:54 Workshop Overview

3:29 The State of Math Proficiency

6:42 Action Research and Results

10:00 The Quick Dot Method

13:14 Visual Learning in Math

15:22 Student Perception of Math

22:32 Final Thoughts

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

*****************************************************************************************************

FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tiers-1-2-3-and-ddm

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTfocus #quickdots #mathintervention

Core Classroom Math Activty Using Paper: T1I S1 E14

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join us for an insightful episode of Tier 1 Interventions as we delve into the power of the 120 chart in revolutionizing math instruction. Discover research-based strategies to strengthen core instruction and unlock students' number sense. We'll explore how the 120 chart can teach various math concepts, from skip counting to fractions and decimals. Whether you're a teacher, intervention specialist, or parent, this episode has practical tips and tools to enhance math learning for all students. Take advantage of this opportunity to transform your math classroom!
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DisabilityLabs.com sponsors this video podcast. We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.
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TIME CODES
00:20 Overview of paper folding activity
01:00 Jonily’s "Hear Me Teach" segment
02:30 Instructions for paper folding in a second-grade classroom
05:00- Enhancing fine motor skills through paper folding
08:15 Integrating paper folding into core classroom instruction
10:45 Promoting inclusion and reducing tier 2 and 3 interventions
13:30 Final thoughts and takeaways for teachers and administrators
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/
DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
Jonily@mindsonmath.com
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTfocus

(00:20) - Overview of paper folding activity
(01:00) - Jonily’s "Hear Me Teach" segment
(02:30) - Instructions for paper folding in a second-grade classroom
(05:00) - Enhancing fine motor skills through paper folding
(08:15) - Integrating paper folding into core classroom instruction
(10:45) - Promoting inclusion and reducing tier 2 and 3 interventions
(13:30) - Final thoughts and takeaways for teachers and administrators

Enhancing Number Sense with Rectangles: T1I S1 E13

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:47:40 -0400

Unlock your students' potential by incorporating rectangles into your math lessons! In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore the power of using shapes to enhance number sense and mathematical understanding. Learn practical strategies to engage students of all abilities, improve their number sense, and foster a deeper connection with math concepts. Join us as we dive into innovative techniques to transform your classroom and elevate your teaching.
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This podcast is sponsored by disabilitylabs.com. We know that teachers are burnt out, especially when they have kids who struggle with math skills. Check out the course on how to use Number as Shape, Making Rectangles below.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Making Rectangles
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/making-rectangles
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/making-mathineers-book
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
Both books are available in paperback and hardcover versions wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2025.
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TIME CODES
0:31 The Power of Rectangles in Math
2:00 The Importance of Counting and Number Sense
4:00 The First Interaction: "Tell Me About Rectangles"
5:00 The Importance of Thinking, Reasoning, and Sense-Making
6:00 Instructional Techniques for Deep Learning
7:00 The Hear Me Teach Segment with Sixth Grade
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop, Making Rectangles episode. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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MISSION
We are committed to IMPACT the journey of 200K teachers (3M students) by 2030 so they can reignite their passion for teaching.
We believe:
Inclusion: Full inclusion is essential for student continuity and success.
Metacognition: Student knowledge base must be uncovered before teaching begins.
Perseverance: Students' curiosity and passion for learning must be ignited daily for academic rigor.
Adaptability: Education is unique for every student, and intervention strategies for each student are universal.
Confidence: Confidence is the core of learning. Every student must be motivated to achieve focus and flow.
Transcendence: Education is the journey of a lifetime. Experiences must be repeated frequently to unleash growth potential.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/
DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
Jonily@mindsonmath.com
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia

Teaching the 120chart to 6th grade students: T1I S1 E12

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

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This video podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we’ll receive a small commission if you buy something.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Tier 1,2,3 Non-academic Interventions Workshop

Bundle available until May 10, 2024:

After May 11, 2024:

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tiers-123-non-academic-interventions-course

Back by popular demand Tier 2 Interventions. Repeating the March event on June 4, 2024. https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6637afaf171f9_1714925487_tier-2-math-interventions.png

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:11 Strengthening Core Instruction

09:16 Hear Me Teach Segment

09:27 Math Discoveries with the 120 Chart

10:41 Skip Counting and Number Sense

10:56 Fractions and Decimals

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tiers-123-non-academic-interventions-course

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HASHTAGS

#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTfocus

How to Use the Pizza Problem for Math Intervention: T1I S1 E11

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Discover the power of the "Pizza Problem," a versatile Tier 1 math intervention strategy that can be used with kindergarten through high school students. Tier 1 Interventions explain the concept of reference tasks and how they can revolutionize your math instruction. Learn how the Pizza Problem fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way.
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This video podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we’ll receive a small commission if you buy something.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Tier 1,2,3 Non-academic Interventions Workshop
Bundle available until May 10, 2024:
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tiers-1-2-3-and-ddm
After May 11, 2024:
https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tiers-123-non-academic-interventions-course
Back by popular demand Tier 2 Interventions. Repeating the March event on June 4, 2024. https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6637afaf171f9_1714925487_tier-2-math-interventions.png
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
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TIME CODES
2:00 What are Tier 1 Interventions?
3:30 The 12 Anchor Problems and Tasks
6:00 What are Reference Tasks?
8:00 The Pizza Problem Explained
10:00 The Importance of Spaced Practice and Interleaving
16:30- Sponsored Segment by Disability Labs
18:42 Hear Me Teach: The Pizza Problem in a Kindergarten Classroom
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.
Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/
DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
Jonily@mindsonmath.com
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #impactfocus

Power of Visual Perception in Math | T1I S1 E10

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:45:29 -0400

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer discuss the disconnect between visual perception and math skills in young learners. They explore using visual aids like dots and pegboards to assess and improve math understanding. The hosts also delve into the concepts of false positives and false negatives in math assessments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying reasons behind a student's performance. Join them as they share insights from cognitive science and neuroscience to help educators better support their students' mathematical development.
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This video podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we’ll receive a small commission if you buy something.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
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TIME CODES
2:45 Using pegboards and other visual aids to represent dots
3:53 Examples of how children represent dot patterns
5:51 Analyzing the disconnects between visual perception and math skills
10:00 False positives and false negatives in math assessments
13:16 The importance of understanding conceptual understanding in math
18:19 A teacher's journey to understanding math
20:38 The importance of visuals in increasing memory and retention
26:52 Conclusion and sign-up information
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.
Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/
DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
Jonily@mindsonmath.com
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTfocus

Improve Number Sense and Attention using Visuals: T1I S1 E9

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Delve into the power of visuals in enhancing math instruction. Join us as we explore how visuals can revolutionize how students perceive and understand mathematics, particularly those with learning disabilities. We discuss the importance of number sense, the role of focus triggers like dots, and the application of the Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) approach. Discover practical strategies and insights to create an inclusive and engaging math learning environment for all students.

This video podcast is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we’ll receive a small commission if you buy something.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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BOOKS
Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K
Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7
Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.
Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.
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TIME CODES
00:00 - Introduction
01:28 - The Power of Visuals in Math
05:15 - Number Sense and Its Importance
08:45 - Dots as Focus Triggers
13:30 - The CRA Approach
17:00 - Visuals in Secondary Math
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy
AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029
This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.
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MISSION
Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.
Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.
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WORK WITH US:
Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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FREE RESOURCES
7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/
DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper
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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/
https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/
X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer
https://twitter.com/mindsonmath
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer
https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath
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QUESTION
What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:
Cheri@cheridotterer.com
Jonily@mindsonmath.com
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #first15days #focustriggers #IMPACTfocus

How to Remedy a Struggling Math Student in the Classroom: T1I S1 E8

Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer — Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we discuss how to help struggling math students in the general education classroom. We cover topics such as the importance of movement in math, the benefits of novelty and routine, and how to use sensory delivery systems to improve number sense. We also discuss the Adaptive Condensed Math Curriculum, a new curriculum that can help all students achieve success in math.

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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED

Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
Tier 1,2,3 Non-academic Interventions Workshop

Back by popular demand: Tier 2 Interventions. June 4, 2024. https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6637afaf171f9_1714925487_tier-2-math-interventions.png

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

03:46 Autism and ADHD

05:29 Science behind "Why" strategies work

17:42 Angle breathing

18:50 Right angles with arms and rotator cuff

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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WORK WITH US:

Join Tier 1 Workshops. Complete episodes with bonuses are included in the course. New episodes are added after the live events. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops

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FREE RESOURCES

7 Fixes for Broken Number Sense Download your free copy at the bottom of the page. https://mindsonmath.com/

DIY Handwriting Paper. Watch this free webinar. https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/diy-handwriting-paper

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at: