Ending Math Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Everyone with Juliana Tapper, M.Ed

Olivia Wahl

24 March 2025

Join me as I speak with Juliana Tapper, M.Ed, founder of CollaborateEd and author of Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework To Engage Students Who Struggle. Discover Juliana’s revolutionary B.R.E.A.K. it Math Intervention Framework™, designed specifically for students who have experienced math trauma or anxiety.  Juliana reveals why Algebra 1 is a critical gatekeeper for educational success and how her evidence-based approach helps break down barriers for historically underserved students. Learn practical techniques to build math confidence, engage reluctant learners, and elevate student status in mathematics. 🔑 Topics: Understanding and addressing math trauma and anxietyThe five-step B.R.E.A.K. it Math Intervention Framework™How to implement the innovative "Math Wars" teaching methodWhy building community must come before contentJust-in-time vs. just-in-case intervention approachesStrategies for maintaining high expectations for all studentsEpisode Mentions: Embedded Formative Assessment by Dylan WiliamElena Aguliar - Coaching for Equity, The Art of Coaching Teams, AriseMath Chat Podcast hosted by Mona LehlMath Therapy™ by Vanessa VakhariaChoosing to See by Kyndall Brown, Ph.D. and Dr. Pamela SedaJust-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Scaffolding: How to Foster Productive Perseverance by Dr. Juli K. Dixon From Juliana: Free PDF: 10 Math intervention strategiesFree Mini-Workshop: Surprisingly easy ways to engage apathetic students#6Through12MathIntervention #MathTrauma #AlgebraGatekeeping #MathEquity #TeacherSupport #MathWars #MathFramework #BREAKIT #MiddleSchoolMath #HighSchoolMath #MathTeaching #MathCoaching When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.