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
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:
- The pros and cons of math curriculums
- The pros and cons of teacher created lessons
- My recommendation for how to spend the bulk of your time during math planning
Links mentioned in this episode:
- My interview with The Kindergarten Cafe podcast on getting new curriculum
- Year of Word Problems (K-5 for only $29!)
- High Quality Math Tasks List
You might like:
- Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All
- Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
- Word Problem Workshop
Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath
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