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Debate 58 – Elementary or Secondary Math: Which is Harder to Teach? – DebateMath Podcast

Text us your thoughts!Today's playful debate takes on a discussion that's been echoing through teachers' lounges for years: Who has it harder—elementary teachers or high school teachers? Is it the elementary teacher juggling every subject, tying shoes, drying tears, and somehow teaching long division before lunch? Or is it the high school teacher navigating teenager attitudes, advanced content, grading mountains of work, and preparing students for life after graduation?Join us as two married couples take sides in a spirited, good-natured debate. We'll compare the unique challenges and celebrate the incredible work teachers do at every grade level, as we dive into the question: Is Elementary or Secondary Math Harder to Teach?You can find Dr. Claire Riddell on LinkedIn AND check out Claire’s podcast: What CountsYou can find Zak Champagne on Instagram @Zakchampmath or LinkedInAND check out Zak’s new book Curious Kids in the Math Classroom and the companion podcast Curiosity ContinuedYou can find Courtney Flessner on LinkedIn and Instagram: @Mathandotherthings AND follow more of Courtney’s work with Keep Indiana LearningYou can find Dr. Ryan Flessner on social media @Ryanflessner and LinkedInAND read more of Ryan’s work by searching Ryan Flessner on Google Scholar.Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
  1. Debate 58 – Elementary or Secondary Math: Which is Harder to Teach?
  2. Fast Break #12 – What Is the Most Fun Math Topic?
  3. Debate 57 – Should We Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
  4. Bonus #1: Hot or Iced?
  5. Fast Break #11 – What Is the Most Fun Operation to Teach?

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