Math Chat
Mona, of Mona Math, reveals the mysteries of how to teach elementary math even if you aren't a math person. Discover how you can develop a buzzing student led math classroom. We cover all things math identity, classroom culture, and student centered instructional practices to help you empower students to love and understanding math deeply.
Podcasting since 2021 • 206 episodes
Math Chat
Latest Episodes
188: "Let's Just See What They Can Do!"
💭 What “Let’s Just See What They Can Do” Really MeansThis phrase isn’t about tossing students into a problem they can’t handle. It’s about honoring the strategies, intuitions, and lived math experiences they already bring. You’l...
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Episode 188
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14:38
187: Anchor Moves to Coach in Chaos
Coaching often becomes hectic fast. Schedules shift, classrooms get noisy, and teachers feel stretched thin. While the instinct is to fix everything, coaching isn’t actually about fixing at all — it’s about refocusing on student thinking.
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Episode 187
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11:17
186: Learning Walks - Getting Better Together
Hey teacher friends, Mona here! Today we’re diving into one of my favorite ways to grow as a team and strengthen math instruction across a school: Learning Walks. If you’ve never tried one before, don’t worry. By the end of this episode,...
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Episode 186
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11:40
185: A Better Way to Use CUBES - Ditch Keyword in Math for Making Sense
Many classrooms use the CUBES strategy for solving word problems. It's familiar, structured, and gives students a clear process. However, in this episode, we explore how traditional CUBES may unintentionally encourage students to “hunt for clue...
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Episode 185
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14:59
184: Building Joyful, Equitable Math Classrooms with Kendra
What does it really look like when students thrive in math? In this inspiring episode, Kendra unpacks what it means to build thriving math communities — classrooms where every child feels seen, confident, and ready to learn. She...
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Episode 184
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32:18