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Teach Division First?!
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 challe...
The Secret to Math Success for the 2025-2026 School Year
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 d...
Why students struggle with math
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, au...
Why Learning Doesn’t Stick (and How Brian Proved It Wrong)
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 teachin...
Mastery Math Method That Makes Learning Stick
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 mastercla...
We're Teaching Subtraction Wrong - Try this instead!
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 ...
The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses
💡 Every Student Deserves to Understand DivisionDiscover how story, movement, and strategy come together to make division finally click, even for students with IEPs. Th...
Teach math that actually sticks
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 s...
This Paper Game Teaches Quadratics—Without Students Knowing!
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 p...
Why Number Sense Unlocks Everything
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 c...
Stop Teaching Multiplication the Old Way—Try This Strategy
“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 ...
What If Math and Writing Struggles Are Actually the Same Problem?
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 co...
Why Some Kids Can Read but Still Can’t Write
In this powerful kickoff to the Math DysConnected Week, occupational therapist and learning interventionist Cheri Dotterer shares the deeply personal and professional ...
It’s NOT a 5x5! Why Grid Paper Trips Kids Up
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 misconcept...
Why Straight Lines Aren’t Always Straightforward: S2 E30
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 diago...
The Geo Board Hack That Fixed Handwriting AND Math Anxiety! S2 E29
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, handwri...
The Secret to Better Focus, Shape Sense, and Math Fluency
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 ...
Rethinking Math Education Part 4: S2 E27
Part 4 of 4In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks...