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 • 157 episodes
Math Chat
Latest Episodes
139: Why Every Classroom Needs Productive Struggle in Math
Imagine a student looking at you, frustrated, saying, 'I don’t get it.' It’s tempting to step in and rescue them, right?Today, we’re talking about productive struggle—why it’s a game-changer for math classrooms and how to make it happen ...
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Episode 139
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15:25
138: Break Free from Script Planning a Math Lesson
Welcome back to Math Chat! Today’s episode is all about how we can break free from the script and let our students lead. Today’s episode is going to require a shift in teacher mindset. So, if you are like me and a bit of a control f...
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Episode 138
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12:37
137: Serving Up Problem Solving: A Slice of Math Joy
If you've ever seen the spark in a student's eyes when they really get the joy of solving a tough problem, you know what I mean when I say math can be joyful. It’s all about creating the right environment.Today, Pi day, we're se...
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Episode 137
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11:48
136: You're not the only expert in the room (My NCTM session in podcast form!)
How do we create classroom communities that includes and values each member's expertise? In this episode, I'm sharing my NCTM session with you on empowering learners through math discourse. We're chatting about: ...
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Episode 136
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24:29
135: How to get students to SHOW their reasoning
How do we get students to show their reasoning in our math classroom community? On today's episode, I'm sharing about a simple way to build community & student confidence with a simple lesson plan straight from my favorite research based in...
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Episode 135
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