Make Math Not Suck: Creating Fun & Memorable Math Experiences

Math is not a favorite subject for many students. They feel like they simply are not a “math person” or students struggle with the critical thinking and complexity of math content. Traditional math instruction typically centers on rote memorization, daily homework, seemingly no second chances on assessments and class time structures that limits teachers in providing in-class practice after homework review and new content instruction. No wonder students feel like math sucks. Make Math Not Suck is a guide, an idea book, and a challenge to make math better for all students. By making math meaningful, applicable, hands-on, and personal, students can develop a love for math and find success they might have not experienced before. Through real stories, student-tested projects, innovative ideas, and personal experiences, Mandi offers educators a way to create a better learning environment in the math classroom. Teachers do not have to approach math instruction like it has always been done before. Be different and Make Math Not Suck for students anymore!

Mandi has been an educator for more than 20 years. She is a technology nerd and learning junkie and shares this knowledge on her two blogs, Infinitely Teaching and Make Math Not Suck. She loves to travel and share her knowledge at schools and conferences.

Mandi is married to an educator, a former history teacher and now principal, and has four wonderful children. She has always encouraged her children to explore, use their creativity, and be independent thinkers. This is what she wants for each of her students as well.

Mandi has a desire to help every teacher be their best and to help them create a positive, memorable learning experience for each student in their classroom.

Mandi is a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and is working on her Doctorate in Education.