Jonily Zupancic
Bio
Middle School Math Instructional CoachAppears in 46 Episodes
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...
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 Problem—a 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 Problem—a 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 Problem—a 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 Problem—a 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 exercise—it’s 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. 😯Master them in 80 days! 😲Cognitive Science of Mathematics will innovate your classroom. 🖨️ Part 2 of Teach Math that Sticks” Fre...
How Cognitive Science Transforms Math Education: S2 E14
Explore this transformative professional development on the Cognitive Science of Mathematics. Download the “Teach Math That Sticks” 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...
Transform your classroom in 2025: S2 E10
In this Tier 1 Interventions podcast episode, Cheri shares the concept of "flow" as a transformative approach to classroom learning. By unpacking the neuroscience of b...
3 concepts you need to succeed in calculus: S2 E9
What are the five basic concepts that need to be taught in mathematics? Check out this episode of Tier 1 Interventions to discover how Jonily expanded her research pro...
How emotions shape learning: S2 E8
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explore the impact of emotions on student learning, especially in the math classroom. They ...
Teaching Additve Inverse to Promote Retention: S2 E7
In this episode of "Tier 1 Interventions," Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explore innovative strategies for teaching math concepts, focusing on the additive invers...
Transforming Math Instruction Using a SIMPLE Counting Problem: S2 E6
Responsive Teaching Segment 3In this Tier 1 Interventions podcast episode, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer dive into the transformative power of the Locker Problem ...
Identifying hidden struggles in the classroom: S2 E5
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer explore the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience and its implications for educ...
Boost School Achievement with POWERFUL Visuals: S2 E4
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore pattern recognition and its critical role in enhancing student learning. This is part two of a three-part series b...