Jonily Zupancic
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Middle School Math Instructional CoachAppears in 53 Episodes
The Division Rule that EVERY Teacher Misses
đĄ 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 QuadraticsâWithout 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 âscience of math.â Discover the powerful c...
Stop Teaching Multiplication the Old WayâTry This Strategy
â3 Math Rules That Never Expireâ series, Jonily Zupancic unpacks the timeless power of âMultiplication is Rectangle.â Discover how this one conceptâtaught 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 Canât Write
In this powerful kickoff to the Math DysConnected Week, occupational therapist and learning interventionist Cheri Dotterer shares the deeply personal and professional ...
Itâs NOT a 5x5! Why Grid Paper Trips Kids Up
Is your student really drawing a 5x5 squareâor just counting boxes?In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop, we take a deep dive into grid paper misconcept...
Why Straight Lines Arenât Always Straightforward: S2 E30
What if your students could see math differentlyâliterally?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 toolâthe geo boardâcan 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...
Rethinking Math Education Part 3: S2 E26
Part 3 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...
Rethinking Math Education Part 2: S2 E25
Part 2 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...
Rethinking Math Education part 1: S2 E24
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 strat...
Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 4
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problemâa discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math ...
Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 3
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problemâa discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math ...
Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 2
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problemâa discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math ...
Why Standard Teaching Fails Our Students - Part 1
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and co-host Jonily dive deep into the Candy Problemâa discussion that exposes the failures of traditional math ...
Hidden Math Pattern That Makes Subtraction Easy For Everyone: S2 E19
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...
The Power of Indirect Instruction in Mathematics: S2 E18
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...
Differentiated Instruction in the Regular Ed Classroom: S2 E17
The Staircase Problem isn't just a math exerciseâitâs a pathway to deep conceptual learning, executive function growth, and full classroom inclusion. Whether you're a ...
Cognitve Science Meets Counting: S2 E16
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 g...
BLOW UP Math Education with Cognitive Science: S2 E15
Expose all Math Standards in 15 days. đŻMaster them in 80 days! đ˛Cognitive Science of Mathematics will innovate your classroom. đ¨ď¸ Part 2 of Teach Math that Sticksâ Fre...
How Cognitive Science Transforms Math Education: S2 E14
Explore this transformative professional development on the Cognitive Science of Mathematics. Download the âTeach Math That Sticksâ handout from this event to learn mo...
Achieve Math Success: S2 E13
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 i...
Why Your Math Skills Aren't Improving and How to Fix it: S2 E12
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 J...
Visual strategies for teachers and occupational therapists: S2 E11
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 an...