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.
Math Chat
#6 Four Simple Steps to Teach Anything and Everything in Math Class
These 4 simple steps helped me turn my math classroom from a place that was centered on my voice, to one that focused on my students. These simple steps will help you transform your teaching in math. I promise they are simple.
In this episode you will learn:
- About my comparison between the culture of literacy and the culture of math in our classrooms
- 3 ways we can build a math community mirrored after that of our literacy community.
- Make your math classroom accessible
- Create a magical palace where students can do real math
- Get to know your mathematicians deeply
🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🤍 Problem of the Day (Open Tasks for your grade level)
🤍 Math Warm Ups- Which One Doesn't Belong
Related Blog Posts:
👉🏾Problem of the Day to Increase Engagement
👉🏼How Problem Solving Changed My Teaching
👉🏾I'm Obsessed with Circles (for classroom discussions)
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