Math, Universally Speaking

  • Reimagining Math Instruction with Rob Baier: Debates, Reasoning, and Deeper Mathematical Understanding

    Reimagining Math Instruction with Rob Baier: Debates, Reasoning, and Deeper Mathematical Understanding

    Episode 18 Description: In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, host Ron Martiello explores how educators can move beIn this episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello sits down with math educator and DebateMath co-host Rob Baier to explore how debate, reasoning, and student voice can transform math instruction. Rob shares his journey from district…

  • Beyond The Answer: How to Elicit Student Thinking in Math

    Beyond The Answer: How to Elicit Student Thinking in Math

    Episode 17 Description: In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, host Ron Martiello explores how educators can move beyond the myth of answer-getting and design math classrooms that value reasoning, reflection, and resilience. Drawing from Principles to Actions (NCTM, 2014) and his co-authored book Conquering Math Myths with Universal Design, Ron shares practical ways to…

  • Designing for Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning and AI with Beth Stark

    Designing for Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning and AI with Beth Stark

    Episode 16 Description: In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello sits down with educator and innovator Beth Stark to explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) transforms teaching and empowers every student to thrive. Together, they discuss how thoughtful design — not rigid routines — helps teachers overcome barriers, honor learner variability, and…

  • Building Belonging in Math: Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

    Building Belonging in Math: Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

    Episode 15 Description: In this episode of Math Universally Speaking, Ron Martiello sits down with Sarah Noland, a special education math specialist from Maryland, to explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can transform math instruction. Sarah shares her expertise in supporting students with disabilities, aligning IEP goals with the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and…

  • Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo-Conquering Math Myths With Universal Design

    Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo-Conquering Math Myths With Universal Design

    Description: Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo-Conquering Math Myths With Universal Design In this special episode of Math Universally Speaking, host Ron Martiello sits down with co-author Dr. Jenna Rufo to reflect on their collaboration on Conquering Math Myths with Universal Design. Together, they unpack the inspiration behind the book, share personal stories from the field, and…