The Math Education Shift Teachers Need

Why do students struggle with math — even when they get the answer right?

In this full math professional development training, Jonily — founder of Minds on Math and host of Saturday Math — challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in math education:

For decades, math instruction has prioritized procedures, algorithms, and finishing problems. But true math achievement comes from something deeper: number sense, reasoning, and conceptual understanding.

If you're a math teacher, instructional coach, intervention specialist, or school leader working to improve math achievement and raise math test scores, this training will show you what most curriculum models get wrong — and how to fix it.

✔ The critical difference between number sense and notation
✔ Conceptual vs procedural math instruction — and why balance matters
✔ Why solving problems doesn’t guarantee understanding
✔ How to improve math test scores without teaching more procedures
✔ How the brain actually learns mathematics
✔ Instructional strategies that scale math achievement across K–12 classrooms

Whether you're preparing for state testing, redesigning your math curriculum, implementing Tier 1 math instruction, or seeking effective math intervention strategies, this session provides practical, research-informed insights grounded in real classroom results.

This training is designed for:
• K–12 math teachers
• Intervention specialists
• Instructional coaches
• School administrators
• District leaders focused on math achievement

If you're serious about improving math instruction and reducing math anxiety while increasing student confidence, this session will challenge your thinking — and give you a clear instructional shift to implement.

About Jonily
Jonily is the host of Saturday Math and founder of Minds on Math. She specializes in helping educators improve math achievement through instructional shifts that prioritize thinking, reasoning, sense-making, and number sense — without sacrificing performance.

Ready to Go Deeper?
Join our next free math professional development training:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tcMBm3kYSe29Uk2gXlRwPw

Because improving math instruction starts with one powerful truth:

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

⚠️ 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.