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 • 187 episodes
Math Chat
Latest Episodes
169: Step 2 Word Problem Workshop - Grapple
We’ve all heard about the importance of productive struggle in math—but what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode, I share why Grapple Time is one of the most powerful parts of Word Problem Workshop, how to prepare stu...
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Episode 169
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168: Step 1 Word Problem Workshop - Launch
It’s a common belief: “My students can’t read, so they need to master simple math first before tackling word problems.” But what if this thinking is actually holding students back? In this episode, we challenge the unproductive idea th...
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167: Go Slow to Go Fast - How Word Problem Workshop Transforms Math Proficiency
You’ve probably heard the saying “Go slow to go fast” — but what does that actually look like in a math classroom? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges teachers face: balancing the pacing guide with the reality of diver...
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Episode 167
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23:16
166: Kickstarting Problem Solving from Day One
It’s back-to-school season, and if you’re running on caffeine and sheer willpower, this episode is for you. The copy machine is acting up, your prep time is shrinking, and yet—you’re slowly building something amazing with your new class. <...
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Episode 166
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20:55
165: Changing the ‘I’m Bad at Math’ Mindset—One Task at a Time
If you’ve ever had a student say, “I’m just not a math person”, you know how powerful that belief can be. Math identity—how students see themselves in relation to math—can either open the door to learning or slam it shut. In thi...
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Episode 165
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