I’m Chris Luzniak
Chris Luzniak is ready to show you how math is debatable (more than you think)! As an international math consultant, author, and podcaster, he challenges students and educators to learn the art of arguing. His nearly 20 years of teaching mathematics began in New York City public schools, where he also founded and coached the Speech and Debate team. Through this combination of teaching and coaching, Chris has developed debate routines that bring student voice, discussion, and argumentation into the math classroom. He coaches teachers to develop real-world debate activities for students. Some of his work can be seen in his book Up for Debate! published by Stenhouse Publishers or heard on The DebateMath Podcast. Get ready to Debate Math!
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Chris takes mathematics to a whole new level with his DebateMath routines. Debate Math not only helps to develop math identities-it also sparks joy and creativity in all learners. All math teachers should give Debate Math a try in their classrooms!
Chris is a forward-thinking teacher and facilitator. His expertise is evident and our teachers were excited to implement debate into their own classes. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, love, and understanding of mathematics and education to everything he does.
Debate Math is a powerful routine that teachers can build into lessons quickly and it helps teachers get students talking about math...My teachers were able to put their learning into practice right away!
Kids love it! They want to debate over the most random things. Using the sentence structures allows students to focus on the reason behind their opinion rather than just arguing.
Math can be debated. I never thought of math as something that could be “argued.” I just assumed that you either got a wrong answer or a right answer. There are so many possibilities! Also how amazing of a critical thinking tool is it when we help our students explain why their answer may be right or wrong, listening to all points of view helps us ALL learn things and open up possibilities.
Chris's ideas are game-changing. There is so much to learn from students when they are allowed to pick a stance and justify their reasoning. As a teacher, consultant and district admin, I have seen more learning in math class when students have the opportunity to debate math!
Chris's collaboration with our secondary math teachers has increased student engagement by creating a vibrant classroom atmosphere that promotes active student discussions. Teachers are enthusiastic about incorporating his debate strategies into their teaching practices. Furthermore, this training has inspired teachers to explore and implement new strategies with their students, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in teaching practices.
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Chris's remarkable talents and innovative ideas have the potential to revolutionize mathematics education for any teacher willing to implement them. His ability to build meaningful relationships and humanize the mathematics classroom is truly impressive, making learning more accessible and enjoyable for all. I am grateful for the impactful work he has done with our teachers, helping them to reflect on and enhance their teacher practice.
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Do you want to increase discourse in math class? Do you want to re-think how we teach math? I’m excited to share ideas for secondary math!
From keynotes on debate in math class to hosting a live debate, I’d love to be a part of your next conference!
Do you want to help your colleagues be more critical and lean into conflict, all while building a stronger community? I’d love to chat with you more about this!
