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.
Episodes
154 episodes
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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25:24
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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18:27
134: Are your students thinking? How do you know?
Are your students thinking deeply about math concepts? Today we are talking about having research-based instructional strategies for math to create student-centered classrooms. We are chatting about: Why re...
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Episode 134
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14:41
133: 3 Reasons Why Math Intervention Programs Don't Work, with Juliana Tapper
What math intervention curriculums actually work? This is one of the questions I get asked the most and today I'm excited to chat about all things math interventions with my friend, Juliana!We're chatting about: ...
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Episode 133
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31:36
132: Math Grades: What should I grade?
Do math grades stress you out? If you are needing to get some grades in the grade book for progress reports, this episode will help you figure out what to grade, when to grade, and how to grade in math. In this episode, we are chatti...
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Episode 132
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14:08
131: Counting in Math with Collections: Interview with Kathy Minas
Do you use counting collections in your classroom? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today!Kathy shares practical tips to start using counting collections, helpful routines for counting collections, and how to use coun...
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130: 3 Things You’re Missing in Math Community
What does it take to build a math community?On this episode, we're talking about 3 things I don’t want you to miss in math class to help you forge a community of mathematicians that work together to problem solve through discussi...
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Episode 130
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18:53
129: Start the School Year with High Math Engagement
You’re starting the school year and it’s time to set the bar high. Let’s talk about how you can get every child engaged now so that they stay engaged all year. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ideas to get every student engaged in math cl...
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Episode 129
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12:01
128: What are the 5 strands of math proficiency?
What does it actually look like for our students to be proficient in math? In this episode, we are talking about the 5 strands of math proficiency and breaking each of them down so we can design our math instruction to help students build their...
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Episode 128
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30:03
127: Classroom Management, an Interview with Jenna from That Strong Teacher
Are you thinking through your classroom management strategies for the new school year? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today! Jenna shares practical tips so that you can feel confident in your classroom manageme...
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Episode 127
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34:40
126: The only classroom "rule" you need for classroom management in Math Class
Have you been thinking about how to establish clear expectations and a strong foundation for classroom management this school year? I’m not a big fan of rules… and this rule is the best rule. On today's episode, I'm telling you about th...
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Episode 126
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14:02
125: 3 Mistakes to Avoid when Planning for the Year
Are you thinking about planning out your school year? On this episode, we’re going to talk about how to plan for your year that includes more than just your scope and sequence.We chat about these 3 planning mistakes and w...
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Episode 125
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13:56
124: Word Problem Workshop - What is it & Why you need it this school year
Are you looking for a way to support your students in building problem solving skills, a deep understanding of math and a positive math mindset? In this episode, we are talking about Word Problem Workshop - my step-by-step plan for teac...
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Episode 124
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12:01
123: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created - The Pros & Cons
Do you struggle with not having the time to create every math task yourself but knowing that what your curriculum has to offer just isn’t enough?Take a deep breath, this episode is for you! We are diving into:
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Episode 123
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13:12
122: Schoolwide math norms you need!
What are schoolwide math norms and why are they important?In this episode, we’re breaking down schoolwide math norms because they are a problem or nonexistent in almost EVERY school. We are chatting about:
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Episode 122
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11:26
121: What is student-centered learning?
What is student-centered learning and why should we use it in math? A student-centered math classroom has students doing the work – the thinking, doing, exploring, figuring out. The teacher is the guide on the side in that exploration a...
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Episode 121
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20:16
120: Want a math coach or Math PD but can't afford it? Do this!
Are you looking for a math coach or to grow as a math teacher? In this episode, we are talking about resources for teachers to use to grow their skills and knowledge (in case you are looking for summer learning opportunities!)
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Episode 120
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12:35
119: Math Teacher Power Moves to Empower Mathematicians
Math teacher friend, you are powerful. I’m here to remind you of the 6 best teacher moves you can make in the math classroom in this upcoming school year! This episode will empower you to see your math teaching for what it truly is....
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Episode 119
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14:00
118: The Opposite of I Do, We Do, You Do in Math Class
Does the gradual release model belong in math class? In this episode, I'm going to argue that we do the opposite of the "I Do, We Do, You Do" instructional approach in math. Instead, I am going to walk you through teaching practices I'v...
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20:00
117: Collaborative Math Coaching with Nicora Placa
Are you a math coach or looking to step into a coaching role? If so, learning from other math coaches is a great way to build your skills as a coach. In this episode, I'm interviewing one of the greatest math coaches, Nicora Placa, on h...
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Episode 117
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39:12
116: Simple Steps to Help Students Access the Math Word Problem
Do you have students who struggle to access word problems in math? The truth is our students struggle to get started on word problems because they don’t have access. This episode breaks down what access to word problems is and simple wa...
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Episode 116
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11:53
115: Trigger Warning for People Entering My Thinking Classroom
Are you looking to create a math classroom that allows students to lead even as visitors come in? In this episode, we are talking about my rules for others as they enter my classroom. These rules allow my students to have the oppo...
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Episode 115
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11:31
114: Practical Teaching Ideas for Teaching Black History 365, an Interview with Dawnavyn James of @QueendomTeaching
Are you looking for practical ideas for teaching Black history in your classroom? I have the perfect interview for you about how to incorporate past and present Black history into your classroom from a teacher who truly understands the classroo...
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Episode 114
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38:32