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In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests (Jay & Steve) to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action!

• Check out their website: 21stcenturymathassessment.com
• You can find Jay Meadows on exemplars.com or on LinkedIn.
• You can email Steve Leinwand at stevelmath@aol

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Let’s talk about state assessments. These exams carry enormous weight. They influence school ratings, district decisions, curriculum, teacher evaluations, and often, whether students feel successful or not. They’re designed to measure learning. To provide accountability. To ensure standards are met. But is that what we’re really getting from these tests? Is the way we assess learning narrowing instruction, distorting priorities, and sending the wrong message about what it means to truly understand mathematics? Today’s Hot Seat guests are making a bold argument: that what we are currently doing isn’t what’s best. That we can do better. They are here to argue the resolution: It’s Time to Overhaul Assessments

• Check out their website: 21stcenturymathassessment.com
• You can find Jay Meadows on exemplars.com or on LinkedIn.
• You can email Steve Leinwand at stevelmath@aol

Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.

Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!

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This month’s debate is a recording from a LIVE debate that took place at the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) Conference in March of 2026.

In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited each of our guests to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action!

• You can reach Sissy Collins at the Harrison County Board of Education, via email at jecollin@k12.wv.us, or on Facebook.
• You can find Sarah McGivern via Jefferson County Schools or on Instagram: @SSMcGivern
• You can reach Ellen Holt at Summers County HS, via email at eholt@k12.wv.us, or on LinkedIn
• And find Jason Massie via Mountain View School.
• And thanks to the WVCTM Conference for inviting us in!

Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.

Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!

Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!