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 • 211 episodes
Math Chat
Latest Episodes
193: Questions to Ask in Math Class
What if the biggest shift in your math block didn’t come from a new curriculum or tool—but from the questions you ask? In this episode, I explore how intentional math questions can spark deeper thinking, richer conversations, and stronger reaso...
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Episode 193
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192: What Should Students Do, Say, and Think in Math Class & How We Get Them There.
What should students actually be doing, saying, and thinking in math class? In this episode, I break down this essential question and shifts the focus away from pacing guides, tests, and compliance—and back to student thinking. If you ...
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Episode 192
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191: When 1st Graders Tackle Multiplication Stories… Magic Happens
Today’s episode dives into a question many K–1 teachers ask: Why are we giving multiplication problem types when they’re nowhere in the standards? If you’ve ever wondered whether this is developmentally appropriate, too advanced, or si...
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Episode 191
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190: What Happens When Students Struggle? How We Can Help Without Taking Away the Opportunity to Think
In today’s episode, we’re diving into what really happens when kids struggle—and how to support them without rescuing them from the thinking process. You’ll hear the story of a quiet 3rd grader named Daria and how confidence, belief, a...
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