Engaging Communities with Math

In this Math Teacher Lounge episode, hosts Dan Meyer and Bethany Lockhart Johnson talk with Elmo Moses about his journey with math and his efforts to make math a joyful and engaging part of community life. Elmo shares his personal experiences and inspirations, including the Algebra Project, and discusses how to change perceptions of math, especially among parents. He describes various math installations designed to engage communities and foster positive interactions with math. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Elmo and learn more about his work.

What is the main focus of the Math Teacher Lounge segment featuring Elmo Moses?

• Reviewing math exam techniques

• Exploring math in non-traditional settings

• Discussing traditional school math curriculum

• Analyzing math textbooks

What inspired Elmo Moses to create a different math experience for his son?

• His son's interest in science

• His career as a math teacher

• His love for math competitions

• His dislike for math as a child

How does Elmo Moses suggest parents can help their children learn math?

• By hiring a private tutor

• By using only math textbooks

• By integrating math into daily activities

• By focusing on getting the right answers

What is a common issue parents face regarding math, according to the discussion?

• Lack of math resources

• Difficulty in finding math tutors

• Math anxiety and trauma

• Too much math homework

What is one of the installations mentioned by Elmo Moses to engage kids with math?

• A giant number line

• A math puzzle wall

• A digital math app

• A math-themed playground

How do the installations aim to change the perception of math in communities?

• By distributing math textbooks

• By offering math competitions

• By providing free math classes

• By making math a visible and joyful part of public spaces

What is the purpose of using a doll on a number line, as described by Elmo Moses?

• To teach children about variables

• To make math more relatable and interactive

• To replace traditional math tools

• To create a new math game

What is the main goal of Math Talk installations in public spaces?

• To offer math tutoring services

• To replace school math curriculum

• To make math a part of everyday life

• To provide free math education

Where can people learn more about Math Talk and Elmo Moses' work?

• By visiting a local library

• By reading a math textbook

• By checking out mathtalk.com

• By attending a math conference

How can individuals engage with the Math Teacher Lounge community?

• By purchasing a membership

• By subscribing to a newsletter

• By joining their Facebook group

• By attending in-person meetings