Send us a text Math culture starts with building a guiding math vision. The math vision will help your team develop common language and in turn work toward building a math culture in your school or classroom. Math culture can feel overwhelming, but with a clear math vision you'll be well on your way to developing math culture to help your students achieve more than they thought possible. In this episode we will chat about: what is math culture what is a math vision how a math vision can be the f...
Dec 12, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text Elementary Teachers, are you shook by the Sold a Story podcast? I know I was and it got me thinking about research based instructional strategies. In this episode we will chat about: decision making in the classroom how to make research based instructional decisions research based instructional strategy I use... hint it's called CGI! 🚃 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: 🤍 Guide to ...
Dec 05, 2022•21 min
Send us a text Self assessment for students examples you can use right now in class! Be sure to grab a notebook and pen for this one because I’m going through LOTS of tips for self reflection. Self reflection can be transformational for students… so I’m offering self assessment for students examples right inside this episode. In this episode you will learn: Examples of student self assessment in the classroom How to foster a sense of self reflection to engage all students 3 tips to increase enga...
Nov 26, 2022•21 min
Send us a text Learning Targets are the key to giving students effective feedback. After our chat last week (on episode 29) we discussed how we must be clear what we will be giving students feedback on. This week is the answer to that challenge-- learning targets and criteria can help you develop that clairty so your feedback is effective & useful for your studnets to actually apply to their learning! In this episode you will honestly chat about: what a learning target is learning target exa...
Nov 21, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Giving students feedback isn't easy. But in this episode I'm offering up 4 Tips ( and lots of advice) on how giving students feedback can be less stressful and more meaningful. In this episode you will learn: what makes feedback "good" how giving students feedback is a process 4 Tips to giving students feedback today! 🚃 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: 🤍 Guide to Engaging Math Di...
Nov 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Have you ever used a Math Survey to guage your students attitudes about math? The Math Survey is a great tool to help you get to know students, build trust, and ultimately relationships with your students. In this episode you will learn: how establishing relationships can help students take risks Math Identity and Math Stories can help students build trust and realtionships 3 tips to develop a strong relationships with students in math class 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right ...
Sep 12, 2022•18 min
Send us a text It's a Which Ones Doesn't Belong birthday party! Juliana of @Collaborate.with.Juliana and I have the same brithday, September 4th and share a love for increasing students math engagement no matter the grade level or math mindset of the studetns we teeach. That is why we both LOVE WODB. In this episode you'll here about: How WODB can engage students in math class THe routine we use to introduce, engage and debrief WODB with our students 1st to 12th grade Why our love for WODB runs ...
Sep 04, 2022•22 min
Send us a text Take the pressure of yourself this back to school season. Math class can be magical even if you don't have everything just "perfect"... in fact in this episode you I will share: the 3 things that are essential to back to school in math class a few stories that give you a glimpse into how to implement the real, honest truth (always) 🚃 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: 🤍 Guide to En...
Aug 29, 2022•19 min
Send us a text Math Coach is a real thing in some schools, I know... not mine either. However, if you're on a mission to be a better math teacher I'm confident you need a math coach! Your school should invest in one and I'd love to tell you all the reasons why in this episode! In this episode you will learn: Benefits of having math coach to achieve your goals Ways a math coach can support you Where to find a math coach 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a fe...
Mar 21, 2022•21 min
Send us a text In this episode I'm sharing how to check for understanding in the student centered math classroom. You'll leave with: 👉🏾 a clear definition of what a check for understanding is 👉🏾 reasons why you need them in your lesson 👉🏾permission to trust the process and not drive yourself crazy assessing. 👉🏾 5 strategies to use in your classroom ✨INCREASE Student ENGAGEMENT with Student Centered Math 5 Day 🆓 Challenge✨ Sign up is open www.monamath.com/challenge 📆Join us on March 27-...
Mar 14, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text In this episode I'm sharing with you a bit more about my story and how I've struggled as a teacher. I know that doesn't sound like the most inspiring story... but hear me out! If we want to teach our stduents to embrace challenge, struggle, and innovate new solutions... then we have to get uncomfortable to get comfortable. On today's episode we will chat about the challenges I've faced as a teacher learning to teach Student Centered Math! Come along on this honest math chat! Links...
Mar 07, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text In this hands on episode I’m walking you through the why, what, and how of using math warm ups to shift toward a more student centered math classroom. In this episode you will learn: Why student centered math makes sense How math warm ups are a great way to step into student centered math instruction What to look for in a great math warm up How to teach math warm ups 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂 Links Ment...
Feb 28, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text The Hardest Decision I’ve ever Made as a Teacher was a huge change. However, this change propelled me forward to being able to step into my purpose. On this episode I’m telling you a story about me (sharing my heart here) and how you can use change to push yourself in your goals. In this episode we’ll chat about: change and how it’s a process and although its feels different every time it’s pretty predictable how to use that process to challenge yourself to propel forward sharing ...
Feb 21, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text You have professional goals and want to develop professionally, but maybe your school just doesn’t provide opportunities to work on your goals. It’s a common problem. Let’s brainstorm some ways we can work on our goals. In this episode you will learn: What makes Professional development effective 10 ways to develop professionally for relatively cheap 🚃 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 Epis...
Feb 14, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text All About the Students: Engagement Strategies to Hook Them! This episode will reflect on what it means to be engaged and who's responsiblity it is (spoiler, it's not yours!). We will talk about engaging students through building their capacity to self regulate.... continuing to keep it student centered! In this episode you will learn: How Reflection plays a part in your practice, but also in your students' engagement What engagement can look like in math discussions Ways to achiev...
Feb 07, 2022•18 min
Send us a text Part 2 of our Math Discussion Series! We often hear teachers ask about the types of questions to ask during a math discussion. This is SUCH an important part of math discussions. So, let's break down the good, the bad, and the ugly wiht questions about math! In today's episode we'll discuss: the types of questions to ask, and the types of questions not to ask Focusing questions and open ended questions role Facilitator's important role 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next t...
Jan 31, 2022•15 min
Send us a text Let's get real clear on the question... what is a math discussion? This is the first episode our Math Discussions Series! So, let's call this part 1 of Math Discussions! In this episode you will learn: The aspects of a high quality math discussion 4 ways to get started with math discussions in your classroom today! 🚃 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: 🤍 Guide to Engaging Math Discu...
Jan 24, 2022•17 min
Send us a text We work tirelessly to ensure our students feel safe to take risks in our math classroom communities. But to achieve that safety, our students need to be fully seen for who they truly are. By using the words of Black Mathematicians and other diverse math leaders we can empower and inspire our students to feel like they belong in our math classrooms. In this episode you will learn: How representation helps create a sense of belonging and safety for our students Ways we can truly see...
Jan 17, 2022•16 min
Send us a text On this episode Lorraine is sharing her journey to becoming a more student centered teacher. Lorraine keeps it real, gives tangible tips, and is so relatable. In this episode you will learn: How she talks less & listens more Uses what works in other subject areas in math Ways she makes time for student centered practices 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂 Connect with Lorraine: 🤍 On Instagram 🤍On her Websi...
Jan 10, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Upper grade teachers, this one's for you! (Don’t worry K-3 friends, there’s tons in this episode for you, too) Juliana is a wealth of knowledge on creating inclusive classrooms in middle school and high school classrooms. She supports teachers that teach students that struggle– and dang isn’t that all of us? I can't wait for you to hear her perspectives! In this episode we will chat about… Chat about how Juliana addresses inclusive math class Intervention curriculum and what reall...
Dec 27, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text It’s a new year, hello 2022! ✨ We are all so excited to get into a routine and start a fresh year. However, I urge you to spend some time re-setting norms and revising the norms you set at the beginning of the year. Trust me, it will pay off in the long run… retteing math classroom norms is a game changer! In this episode you will learn: Why we need to reset norms in the new year What norms we need How to reset norms so we can sail off into learning this winter! 🚃 Fun fact!! I li...
Dec 20, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text You're rocking a student centered math classroom and you're ready to go all in with math discussions. YAY! Let me just tell you... I'm here for it, friend. I'm also here FOR you! In this episode we will: agree on a common understanding of what math discussions are & WHY they matter. quickly go over how the research that support using math discussions. discuss some strategies to get started NOW! Get your free copy of the ✨ Guide to ENGAGING Math Discussions ✨ 🚃 Fun fact!! I li...
Dec 13, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Reflection for teaching math is usually the first thing to get cut. I know... remember I'm a teacher too. But today, I'm going to share why reflection for teaching math is essential to our teaching practice and help you integrate reflection in 4 simple ways! In this episode we will discuss: What reflection for teaching math looks like Why reflection is worth the time in math class 4 ways to reflect on math and start today! 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. ...
Dec 06, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Math Collaboration is something I'm constantly looking to foster in my students. When my students are in math collaboration is key to our success as a community and as learners. Today I hope to show you how math collaboration can take your students to the next level and create a better world. In this episode we will discuss: How teaching collaboration can change the world Why collaboration is key to math success 3 statements you can use to foster collaboration culture in your clas...
Nov 29, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text On today’s episode we will talk about how to get every student participating in math discussions everyday. We will also spend sometime digging into what skills students build in math discussions and why we need all students participating in our discussions. In this episode you will learn: 3 tips for boosting participation in math discussions The research on how math discussions can transform your students’ learning. Tangible tips from this teacher’s own struggles! 🚃 Fun fact!! I ...
Nov 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Relationships in Math are the key to a productive math classroom community. By forming relationships in math you'll not only know how to meet your students needs better, but you'll help them achieve more than you thought possible. In this episode you will learn: What is means to build a relationship in math vs. in any other part of the day. Why relationships matter in math class. A simple 4 step framework to build relationships with students in math. Links Mentioned in the Episode...
Nov 15, 2021•13 min
Send us a text 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 mag...
Nov 08, 2021•16 min
Send us a text Math Classroom Community is a huge part of my math teaching philosophy. Today we will dive into how we can each use what we know works in literacy and apply that to math. 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 ...
Nov 01, 2021•17 min
Send us a text Episode 4 Math Identity... the one where we talk all about why we are the way we are. Today we will dive into what Math Identity is and how we can help our students develop a math identity in our classrooms. In this episode you will learn: Our Math Identity definition for classroom community of math learners Why math identity even matters 4 ways to develop your students math identity 🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the record...
Oct 24, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text This is the 3rd episode of the Honest Math Chat. A place where elementary teachers can come together to collaborate in creating a student centered math class! Today we are going to dive into what happens in our math classrooms. We will zoom in on our emphasis on thinking vs. answers in our classrooms and the effects on our math identity. In this episode you will learn: What I mean by "Thinking Over Answers" Why we have to start valuing our students' mathematical reasoning and thin...
Oct 24, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
