Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematics Practice #5 Math Tools What is Standards for Mathematics Practice (SMP) #5 as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: What is SMP #5 Math Tools Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #5(You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate Math Tools, SMP #5 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards for mathematics practice common core? ...
Apr 19, 2023•6 min
Send us a text What is a base 10? Have you ever really sat down and thought about what is a base 10? We're breaking it down and chatting about how we can use base 10 with our students! In this episode we're chatting about what is a base 10 & the implications for our own instruction: In this episode you will chat about: the meaning of base 10 why it matters how you can support students in their base 10 development Links Mentioned in the Episode: 🤍 Guide to Engaging Math Discussions Books I l...
Apr 17, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #4 Model with Math What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #4 as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: What is SMP #4 Model with math Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #4 (You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #4 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards for mathematical practice common core...
Apr 12, 2023•7 min
Send us a text Kym is a Math Intervention teacher and this conversation is AMAZING! We are covering all the things... math mindset, building math classroom community, engagement strategies, & quality professional development. We're covering it all with Kym and it's such a real and relateable conversation. Come listen in & chat with us on Instagram! Find Kym on Instagram at @yaymath_pcs Links Mentioned in the episode: 📗 Making Sense of Math Grades 3-5 📙 Making Sense of Math for Teaching...
Apr 10, 2023•28 min
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #3 Construct Viable Arugments What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #3 as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: What is SMP #3 Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #3(You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #3 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards for mathematical practice common core? Go l...
Apr 05, 2023•5 min
Send us a text Math Strategies to Solve Problems also need... math models! Do you know the difference? On this episode we will cover the difference and why they are both important to helping our students solve problems. In this episode you will learn: what are models & strategies how are models & strategies related? how can models & strategies help us teach math & engage students in math discussions Links Mentioned in the Episode: 🤍 Guide to Engaging Math Discussions Books I lov...
Apr 03, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #2 Reason Abstractly & Quantitatively What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #2 as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: What is SMP #2 Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #2 (You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #2 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards for mathematical practice comm...
Mar 29, 2023•7 min
Send us a text 3 Expectations & "Just in Time Supports" Math for Help in Any Classroom In this episode we're chatting about the expectations & support in math for help in any classroom. In this episode you will learn: 3 expectations we need for math class the types of support for students that's most helpful suggestions on how to offer "Just in Time Supports" for math for help Links Mentioned in the Episode: 🤍 Juli Dixion's work on "Just in Time" Supports 🤍 Guide to Engaging Math Discu...
Mar 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #1 Make sense & persevere in solving problems What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #1 as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: What is SMP #1 Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #1 (You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #1 into Word Problem Workshop - problem solving! Need a refresher on What are the standards for ...
Mar 22, 2023•9 min
Send us a text Math Proficiency can be defined by the Standards of Mathematical Practice As we continue to chat about math proficiency, let's add the Stanards for Mathematical Practice Standards into the mix. In this episode you will learn: What the standards for mathematical practice are & are not How we can use them to define proficiency Ways to incorporate Standards for Mathematical Practices into your teaching! Books Mentioned in the Episode: 📗Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 📘Chil...
Mar 20, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Math Block is OFTEN a topic or question that gets brought up in my work with teachers. If you are wondering how to fit it all into your Math Block, then this episode is for you! How to include your Word Problem Workshop with your curriculum into your Math Block! In this episode you will learn: the elements you need in your math block a few sample schedules Links Mentioned in the Episode: 🤍 Guide to Engaging Math Discussions Want to see a sample Math Block? Grab it here MonaMath.c...
Mar 15, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text You can find out more about Word Problem Workshop at MonaMath.com/enroll Use code MARCH to get $20 off + exclusive bonuses until March, 15th at 10pm cst Word Problem Solving is a challenge for everyone teaching math to children... that's why I've worked on creating an instructional strategy that helps students problem solve everyday ... it's called Word Problem Workshop . In the Word Problem Workshop training you'll learn how to teach your students using this instructional strateg...
Mar 13, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text What is Productive Disposition as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: what is Productive Disposition? how can you help students develop Productive Disposition in math every day? tips and strategies for your classroom Are you wondering What is Math Proficiency? What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency? Go and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" Then, listen to the previous FOUR Mini Ma...
Mar 08, 2023•6 min
Send us a text Zeba @Kindergarten Cafe is sharing her 4 steps to helping students with Decomposition. The four steps Zeba shares can absolutely be applied to ANY grade level. When your students struggle these four steps will help you! In this episode we will cover: 4 steps to helping students decompose numbers simple games & strategies to use for intervention how to incorporate questioning into play to help students develop math ideas Links Mentioned in the Episode: Zeba's Free Guide to work...
Mar 06, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text What is Strategic Competency as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: what is Strategic Competency? how can you help students develop strategic competency in math every day? tips and strategies for your classroom Are you wondering What is Math Proficiency? What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency? Go and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" Then check out the past 3 weeks of Mini Math Ch...
Mar 01, 2023•10 min
Send us a text Purposeful planning of any lessons must start with unpacking standards and understanding the learning trajectory. That's what we will talk about today -- creating a solid lesson plan so your math discussion is productive at leading your students to math proficiency. In this episode we will honestly chat about: 3 strategies to planning for math discussions how to choose a math task that is worth having a discussion about math trajectories- what they are & why they are important...
Feb 27, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text What is Adaptive Reasoning as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: what is Adaptive Reasoning? how can you help students develop adaptive reasoning in math every day? tips and strategies for your classroom Are you wondering What is Math Proficiency? What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency? Go and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & a...
Feb 22, 2023•7 min
Send us a text Learning Labs: A professional development structures that is useful and relevant. Math PD that actually helps you develop as a teacher. Believe me when I say, you want learning labs PD. In this episode we will honestly chat about: Elements of a Learning Lab How Learning Labs professional development can build school culture Math Professional Development that is useful & relevant Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab ...
Feb 20, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text What is procedural fluency as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! We are chatting (quickly) about: what is procedrual? how can you help students develop procedural fluency in math? tips and strategies for your classroom Are you wondering What is Math Proficiency? What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency? Go and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes...
Feb 15, 2023•6 min
Send us a text Math in real world situations can build engagement and deep understanding in your students. On this episode Kelly (@MathematicallyEnthused) and I are discussing Maht in Real World situations! In this episode we will honestly chat about: Math manipulatives and how they can build understanding Management tips for helping students use concrete representations Math in Real World Situations can build math mindsets! ...and so 👏🏽 much 👏🏽 more! Continue the learning at monamath.com/co...
Feb 13, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text What is conceptual understandings in terms of math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! what is conceptual understanding? how can you help students achieve conceptual understanding in math? tips and strategies for your classroom Are you wondering What is Math Proficiency? What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency? Go and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of id...
Feb 08, 2023•7 min
Send us a text Proficiency in math is something we talk a lot about in education, but do we actually know what it means? In the report Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics the authors offer up a definition of Math Proficiency called "The 5 Strands of Math Proficiency". It is depicted as a rope with 5 strands. In this episode we will break down what math proficiency is and how we can help our students be proficient in math. In this episode we will honestly chat about: The problem in A...
Feb 06, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Black Mathematicians can be rolemodels for our students. Do you have a plan to celebrate Black Mathematicians in Math Class as a part of Black History Month? On this episode I'll help you create a plan for honoring and elevating the voices of Black Mathematicians in your Math Class. In this episode we will honestly chat about: how representation can help students feel more connected to your community a sense of belonging and safety is essential to math class a plan for honor Black...
Feb 01, 2023•9 min
Send us a text Let's Talk Math Talks. This is a How to Guide for Math Talks in the classroom. Let's Talk Math Talks includes what a math talk is, what a problem string is, and how to structure a math talk in your classroom. In this episode we will honestly chat about: Math Talk Routine- a complete how to What a Math Talk is & What a Problem String is You'll leave ready to lead a Math Talk with your students Continue the learning how to engage students in math discussions with this Engaging M...
Jan 30, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text Mini Math Chats: David Blackwell, Famous Black Mathematician Read this biography aloud to your class and share David Blackwell's story! Purchase the printed version of this biography (along with a lesson plan, graphic organizer, and more) at MonaMath.com/shop (search David Blackwell) or click here https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Black-History-Month-Leaders-Mathematician-David-Blackwell-Biography-6425040 Get ready for Black History Month in math class with these Black F...
Jan 25, 2023•4 min
Send us a text Brining important Black History Leaders to life in your classroom during Black History Month and beyond is essential to developing a classroom community. By introducing your students to important black history leaders you'll help them see themselves in the classroom. As Desiree says, you'll help them see what is possible... even in the difficult times! In this episode we will honestly chat about: What Black History Month can mean to your students How to plan a memorable event- lik...
Jan 23, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text Happy Classrooms are so needed in this post-pandemic education space. I recently saw Dr. Gholdy Muhammad speak as a keynote at ELeducation National Conference. She shared about infusing JOY in our classrooms... make Happy Classrooms to help our students engage and connect with the content. In this episode we will honestly chat about: Lessons of Joy from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Easy to implement ideas for a Happy Classroom today! Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath...
Jan 16, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Math questioning strategies you can use in conferencing to help students develop confidence and understanding. Math conferences and discussions can be hard to keep everyone engaged, but these math questioning strategies can help! In this co-hosted episode with Johanna Kuiper @MissKupier In this episode we will honestly chat about: strategies you can use to help students maintain the cognitive load math questioning moves to ensure students learn to try how math questioning leads to...
Jan 09, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text How to Build a Community in a Classroom is not simple, but today I have 3 simple steps that can help you get started building your student centered math community. A place where students will not only feel like a member, but a founder of the community. In this episode we will honestly chat about: The common mistakes with most classroom community building activities How to help students deeply engage in building realtionships Simple ways to center students voice in your classroom a...
Jan 02, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Teachers as a leader of a strong math culture is something that can and should really happen in every school. If you are feeling undersupported, burnt out, and ready for a change... I think transitioning into a teacher leader position makes sense. Without this position our math culture will never fully come to life and teachers will continue to feel unsupported in bringing to life. However, when we empower a teacher as a leader of the math vision teachers can get the support they ...
Dec 19, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
