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 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

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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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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QUESTION

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