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Tier 1 Interventions

Tier 1 Interventions

De : Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer
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 Math intervention, writing intervention, neurobiology, and cognitive-based learning - Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer are sharing how to incorporate them into your classroom. Jonily is a secondary math teacher and instructional coach for math K-12. Cheri is an occupational therapist specializing in neurology-based treatment across the lifespan and a Strategy-based Interventionist. Jonily secretly calls Cheri her Lesson Plan Whisperer because Cheri is always in her head, reminding her of the foundations of development before academics begin. They met in 2018 and have been talking ever since. Together, they have discovered the Miracle Math Classroom. This classroom embeds all math standards from Kindergarten to twelfth grade, plus neuro-based interventions that improve proficiency and boost student engagement. Both gifted and learning support students thrive using the interventions they share, plus all students in between. Using cognitive enhancing techniques strategically placed in the lesson plan, students learn more and enjoy school more, and fewer students get removed from critical instruction for Tier Three Interventions. Jonily has discovered how to teach all Kindergarten through algebra math standards using twelve, that’s right, twelve Reference Tasks. They include the Pizza Problem, 120-Chart, Paper Folding, Making Rectangles, Quick Dots, Locker Problem, Jesse and Kay, Geoboard, Candy Problem, Paint Problem, Staircase, and the Function Machine. Cheri uses Body-Brain Anchors to ignite the flame inside everyone’s brain for learning. Whether a person is five or 90, her strategy-based interventions will ignite that flame. These Brain-Body Anchors include the Handstand Flip, Interlaced Bilateral Integration, and the Body Sentence Alphabet. Together, they connect the puzzle behind math instruction and instructional delivery alongside these cognitive-enhancing activities to maximize math education for all students. Join us live on the third Saturday of the month, sans July, for the math behind the Reference Task. Every live event is approximately 2.5 contact hours. The first 30-ish minutes become this podcast. To hear the entire training, join our membership program. Please note: we will not record on holiday weekends. Join our mailing list for updates on dates. To join us live, register at Tier1interventions.com. The 2.5-hour sessions include the PowerPoint slides, additional audio files of Jonily teaching the Reference Task, resources from Cheri, and much more. A subscription to these 2.5-hour Workshops is $97/month or $947/year. Membership includes: *Approximately 27.5 hours of direct training per year *Audio files of Jonily's Hear Me Teach segments - complete *PowerPoint Slides to grab and use in your Magic Math Classroom *Resources from Jonily and Cheri for you and your students *A copy of Math DYSconnected when released. Or, you can listen to the first segment on your favorite podcast app for free; no membership is required. No matter how you listen, you will come away with golden nuggets that will transform your classroom. Reach out to Jonily: jonily@mindsonmath.com Reach out to Cheri: info@cheridotterer.com Tier1Interventions.com2024 Minds on Math, LLC and Dotterer Educational Consulting Apprentissage des langues Mathématiques Science
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  • Why Students Forget Math — And 3 Problems That Fix It

    Why Students Forget Math — And 3 Problems That Fix It
    Mar 10 2026
    Why do so many students forget math concepts just weeks after learning them? In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore three powerful math problems that help build real fluency and long-term understanding.Instead of relying on memorization or repetitive worksheets, these problems help students connect ideas, recognize patterns, and strengthen mathematical thinking. When students experience math through meaningful tasks, they retain what they learn and apply it more confidently.This video is Session 1 of a 10-part series exploring instructional strategies that improve math fluency, student independence, and deeper conceptual understanding.In this session, we discuss: • Why students often forget math after instruction • The difference between memorization and fluency • Three math problems that strengthen mathematical thinking • How these tasks help students retain concepts over timeThese ideas come from real classroom experience and are designed to support teachers, interventionists, and specialists in helping students truly understand mathematics—not just complete assignments.📚 Session 1 of 10 in the Math Fluency SeriesIf you work with students who struggle to retain math concepts, this series will help you rethink how fluency is built in the classroom.👍 Subscribe to Tier 1 Interventions for more strategies that improve math learning and student success.🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning. Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.Contact jonily@mindsonmath.com👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math?⏱ Timestamps0:28 About This Series: October Workshop Excerpts0:45 The Three Concepts That Build Math Fluency1:00 Lesson Structure for Today’s Session1:35 The Classroom Story Begins2:20 Observing Teaching in Action3:00 The CES Framework: Culture • Essentials • Seasons4:10 Why Traditional Math Instruction Often Fails5:00 What to Avoid: Telling Too Much Too Soon6:20 How to Create Better Math Learning Environments7:05 Classroom Observation Story8:10 Teaching Math Across Grade Levels9:05 Real Classroom Activity: Measuring Height and Weight10:10 Why Bar Graphs May Limit Learning11:00 A Better Approach: Two-Variable Graphs12:05 Preparing Students for Secondary Mathematics13:05 Patterns and Relationships in Data14:10 Why Early Math Experiences Matter🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon/Audible🔗 Stay Connected🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1🎙️ Credits: Host: Cheri Dotterer Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network🧠 Resources Mentioned:Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundleMastery Math Method Live sessions (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.KeywordsTier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention
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    16 min
  • Why Tier 1 Done Right Changes Everything

    Why Tier 1 Done Right Changes Everything
    Mar 3 2026


    If you implement Tier 1 with clarity and consistency, something changes.


    There’s no panic before testing.
    No frantic last-minute review.
    No emotional overload in March.


    In this final episode of the Tier One Interventions series, we unpack what “mission accomplished” really means. You’ll hear how the 5-season instructional model creates stability, how finishing content early shifts the emotional climate of your classroom, and why trust in the system removes the “hurry up and huddle” mindset many educators live in all year.


    This isn’t about doing more.
    It’s about doing the right things in the right order.


    If you want math instruction that builds confidence, regulation, and long-term number sense, this episode brings the entire series together.


    —
    Ready to go deeper?
    Level 2 coaching details are linked in the show notes.

    If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.

    📌 This is Part 6 of a 6-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.


    🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching:
     Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning.

    Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.

    https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching


    👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math?


    ⏱ Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction & “Mission Accomplished”

    02:10 The Power of Season 3

    04:15 What Happens When You Finish Early

    06:05 Season 4: Teaching Without Panic

    07:40 Season 5 Reality (Let’s Be Honest)

    08:30 Running a Mock Season in May

    09:40 Kindergarten Foundations: Counting & Rectangles

    11:00 How to Join Tier 1 Interventions Level 2


    🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

    👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
    https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar


    🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

    Spotify
    Apple Podcasts
    Amazon/Audible


    🔗 Stay Connected

    🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
    📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1


    🎙️ Credits:
    Host: Cheri Dotterer
    Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
    Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

    🧠 Resources Mentioned:

    Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
    Mastery Math Method Live sessions (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.


    Keywords

    Tier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention
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    13 min
  • The Tier 1 Strategy That Builds Number Sense

    The Tier 1 Strategy That Builds Number Sense
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we unpack the instructional model behind Math in a Month, a 30-day structure designed to build real number sense through intentional iteration.Instead of racing through disconnected units, this Tier 1 strategy divides the semester into structured fifths, allowing students to revisit essential concepts with increasing depth and mastery.We discuss: • Why repetition over time builds durable learning • How to define instructional essentials • Why square roots and radicals belong earlier than you think • How to use textbooks strategically without surrendering your instructional design • What “don’t steal the struggle” really means in math classroomsThis episode is for math teachers, interventionists, special educators, and instructional leaders who want a systematic approach to building number sense — not quick tricks.If you’re ready to rethink how math mastery develops, this conversation will give you a structural lens for Tier 1 instruction.To join a live session or access the full 2.5-hour coaching model, check the link in the show notes.If Tier 1 instruction feels harder every year — this episode explains why.📌 This is Part 3 of a 7-part series on rebuilding Tier 1 math from the ground up.Part 4/7 comes out next week.🔗 Get involved with Tier 1 Interventions coaching: Check the link in the show notes to join live sessions or access the full year of professional learning. Join one Mastery Math Method Workshop for just $47.https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching👇 Comment below: Where do you see kids getting stuck most often in math?⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: Mission Accomplished 01:00 – Season 3: Math in a Month Explained 02:00 – Why the Semester Is Divided into Fifths 03:00 – Using Textbooks Strategically (Not Randomly) 04:00 – Defining Instructional Essentials 05:00 – Why Radicals and Square Roots Matter 06:00 – Teaching Square Roots in Second Grade 08:00 – The Pizza Model for Building Conceptual Understanding 10:00 – Letting Students Struggle (Don’t Steal the Process) 11:00 – Why High Schoolers Still Say √100 = 50 12:30 – Iterative Exposure and Fact Fluency 14:00 – Structuring January as Math in a Month 15:00 – Invitation to Tier One Interventions Coaching🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon/Audible🔗 Stay Connected🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1🎙️ Credits: Host: Cheri Dotterer Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network🧠 Resources Mentioned:Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundleMastery Math Method Live sessions (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.KeywordsTier 1 math instruction, math achievement, math intervention, Algebra 1 instruction, brain-based math, math pacing guide, math scope and sequence, Novel Model, Mastery Math Method, math structure, K-12 math, math education reform, Tier 1 interventions, number sense, math retention
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    16 min
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