Teach Division 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:

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.

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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

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

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