{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Tier 1 Interventions","title":"We're Teaching Subtraction Wrong - Try this instead!","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/73981f00\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1805,"description":"Are we teaching subtraction all wrong? In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer break down Math Rules That Never Expire — Subtraction is Distance.You’ll learn: ✅ Why “subtraction is distance” works from preschool through high school ✅ How to make math stick using brain-based strategies, movement, and multi-sensory learning ✅ Ways to introduce negative numbers, decimals, and fractions without overwhelming students ✅ The power of letting answers “linger” to improve long-term retentionWhether you’re a math teacher or an occupational therapist, these strategies will help you strengthen your Tier 1 instruction so every student can thrive.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)00:00 – The #1 misconception about subtraction00:21 – Welcome & episode intro with Cheri01:02 – Jonily explains the Tier 1 Interventions mission03:05 – The 3 math rules that never expire05:06 – Why “Subtraction is Distance” builds number sense09:00 – Using the number line and bar models for subtraction11:00 – Distance vs. direction explained12:10 –  How the brain processes magnitude13:55 – Example: 1012 – 995 without borrowing14:20 – Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass15:10 – Estimation skills and conceptual understanding18:00 – Why this strategy works for every type of number19:00 – Addressing misconceptions with positive/negative numbers22:00 – Applying the rule to decimals and fractions25:05 – Why letting answers linger boosts learning26:00 – Jonily on the “sitcom approach” problem in math teaching28:30 – Recap of all 3 rules & closing thoughts29:15 – Outro: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download):...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu0S9TADYioZiMgS0K8G70kNyitiMSJLb8W43CSlH_A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5MTcyLzE3MDY1/NDQ0NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}