What makes one math task unforgettable while another is over before it even begins? In this episode, Christopher Danielson and I discuss how teachers can thoughtfully adapt mathematical tasks to create richer opportunities for reasoning, problem solving, and curiosity. We explore what makes a task compelling and how small instructional moves can completely change the mathematical experience for students. If you've ever wondered how to get more out of the lessons you already teach, this conversation is packed with ideas.

Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

What if the most engaging math lesson begins with a question students genuinely want answered? Dan Meyer joins me for a conversation about designing mathematical experiences that create authentic curiosity. We explore why uncertainty is such a powerful driver of learning, how great tasks invite students into the mathematics, and what it means to build lessons that students can't wait to solve. Whether you create your own tasks or adapt existing curriculum, this episode will leave you thinking differently about how lessons begin.

Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.

Listening is one of the most powerful instructional tools we have. But truly listening means much more than simply hearing student answers. In this episode, Allison Hintz and Elham Kazemi join me to explore what it means to listen to, with, and alongside students. We discuss how careful listening uncovers student thinking, informs instructional decisions, and communicates that every student's ideas have value. This conversation offers practical insights while reminding us that curiosity begins with paying close attention to the people in front of us.

Curiosity Continued is the companion podcast to Curious Kids in the Math Classroom. Rather than revisiting each chapter, these conversations dig deeper into the ideas behind the book and explore where curiosity can take us next.