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 • 214 episodes
Math Chat
Latest Episodes
196: A Classroom Moment That Changed How I Teach Problem Solving
When students were asked to solve independently, things quickly unraveled. Behaviors surfaced, lessons derailed, and reliance on the teacher increased. This wasn’t a lack of effort — it was a lack of confidence, a common barrier in developing e...
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Episode 196
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14:22
195: Readers Read and Mathers Math, Interview with Deborah Peart Crayton
What if math classrooms were places where every child saw themselves as capable, curious, and confident? In this episode, we’re joined by Deborah Peart Crayton, founder and Queen Mather of My Mathematical Mind, to explore...
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Episode 195
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43:49
194: What If Students Don’t Know the Math Yet?
What happens when students haven’t been taught the math yet—but the task is right there waiting? In this episode, I unpack the fear many teachers feel before launching a rich task and explains why that hesitation, while understandable, often bl...
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Episode 194
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10:03
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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14:11
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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12:34