Send us a text Do you experience homework stress? Maybe with giving? grading? helping your own kids? Today I might ruffle some feathers with my opinion about homework, but I hope you stick with me because... Today we'll chat about: why we give homework why students don't do homework what might happen if we just stop giving homework this year. It's okay if we disagree, I would love to brainstorm ways we can reduce homework stress & make math more equitable. If you're up to chat send me at DM ...
Aug 21, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Send us a text You are busy planning and deciding on what to do in the first week, aren't you? You want the best first week activities for math class. Let me add these 3 BEST of the BEST first week activities. Today we'll chat about: how to make the most of the activites in the first week how to build relationships in the first week that will carry you through the school year how getting vunerable with students helps build math community Mentioned in this episode: 📒 Math Survey 👏🏽 Building a ...
Aug 14, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Send us a text Do your students struggle when it comes to fluency? Being flexible, efficient, and accurate? That's actually procedural fluency, and that's what really matters. On today's episode we're breaking down what is procedural fluency & how we can teach it without the timed tests & tears Today we'll chat about: our definition of procedural fluency instructional routines that support procedural fluency 3 simples steps to build procedural fluency in your students this year Mentioned...
Aug 07, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Send us a text What is Math? You might be wondering why I would ask such a simple question. But have you ever really thought about the answer to that question, "What IS math?" On today's episode we're breaking down what is math and what makes a mathematician. Today we'll chat about: our definition of math and mathematicians inspiring words or wisdom from mathematicians ways we can engage our students with these questions ✨Ultimate Math Bundle✨ a set of ready to use 100+ resources for your grade ...
Jul 31, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Send us a text Ever wondered whta really matters for your math lesson plans? Today we will re-consider 3 things we might be missing as we lesson plan. Today we'll chat about: the 3 things to re-consider when planning for math long term plans and daily lesson planning how to understand th emath better so you can support each learner ☀️ Summer Math PD ☀️ don't miss out on this chance to get FREE or low cost pd about MATH! Planning math lessons is one of our topics! MonaMath.com/summerpd to sign up...
Jul 24, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Send us a text High Expectations for all students starts with us, teacher friend. This episode is one of my core beliefs and I'm keeping it honest with you today. Mini chat all about: What is means to have high expectations What NOT to do in math class How we can foster high expectations in math class ☀️ summer PD at MonaMath.com/summerpd ☀️ Growing Math Identity PD for $17 Enroll Here FREE Summer PD options: MonaMath PD - Number Sense with 3rd-5th Graders & Planning with ANY curriculum! Mid...
Jul 19, 2023•4 min
Send us a text Does your math community supports courageous mathematicians? Today we will cover just what it means to have that a math community supports mathematicians. You'll get 3 startegies to use this school year to create community supports inside your classroom! Today we'll chat about: 3 ways a math community can support students what it means to be a courageous mathematician "Let's support our students in making mistakes with diginity" ☀️ Summer Math PD ☀️ don't miss out on this chance t...
Jul 17, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Send us a text Math is uninspiring. Math is something you've either found false confidence in or struggled and avoided. On today's show we will talk about what math is today and how we can make sure math is inspiring to our students in today's classrooms. Today we'll chat about: 3 things that make math uninspiring your experience with math, and what math is to you what we can do to inspire our students and ourselves in math ☀️ Summer Math PD ☀️ don't miss out on this chance to get FREE or low co...
Jul 10, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Send us a text Mini Math Chat Summer PD Series!! Do your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students struggle with number sense? If that's you then in this epsidoe we're chatting about: Number Sense Routines for 3rd-5th You'll learn how to take a standard from your grade & turn it into a number sense routine! July 12th @10am it's FREE. Sign up here The connection between number sense & fluency! A student centered approach to fluency PD is happening this summer... on August 2nd at 10am for $27 Sign u...
Jul 05, 2023•6 min
Send us a text Finding teacher besties is complex, but today I have a friend I clicked with instantly... about math, teaching, and life! We covered everything from project based learning, building classroom communities and how I met my husband (the same way Kristen & I met-ish) ... plus so much more!! In this episode we will chat about: what every PBL classroom needs advice for building a classroom community that supports CHOICE & VOICE! You'll hear Kristen & I thinking about math an...
Jul 03, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Send us a text Mini Math Chat Summer PD Series!! Are you ready to get rid of the "I'm not good at this" mindset in your math class? You've got to get your students productively struggling... but you're still seeing students avoid risk taking? If that's you then in this epsidoe we're chatting about: 3ways to support our students with math mindset in our math classroom community through the FREE professional development on July 10th at 10am. Sign up here growing math identity PD that's $27-- it co...
Jun 28, 2023•6 min
Send us a text Math research behind stuent centered instruction strategy- Word Problem Workshop. Have the peace of mind knowing that the strategies and routines you're using in your classroom are based on research. ☀️SALE- Word Problem Workshop is $20 off until Friday June 30th using code SUMMER MonaMath.com/WPW Today we'll chat about: why research based instruction matters the research Word Problem Workshop is based on ☀️ Summer Math PD ☀️ don't miss out on this chance to get FREE or low cost p...
Jun 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Send us a text Tanner Bradshaw stepped into my Student Centered Math Classroom as a student teacher and this is an interview breaking down just excatly what he thought and learned from his experience. Tanner holds nothing back as he expresses what makes Word Problem Workshop different, what he got better at and how he's still growing. At the end I say, "This is my summative assessment as your mentor teacher"... and it truly is. Come listen in as Tanner and I chat about what he learned about: ant...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Send us a text If you're ready to try something new and planning this summer to make some changes in your classroom or instruction you must listen to this episode about the 3 most common pitfalls of teachers that try something new in math. If you're hoping to get your students problem solving, productively struggling, and discussing their math thinking next school year you gotta listen to these mistakes to avoid. We'll chat about: 3 mistakes to avoid productive struggle, discorse, and differenti...
Jun 19, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Send us a text Janet @sunny_in_socal is a elementary teacher! Her teacher passion is so strong. The love for her students and learning is at the heart of our conversation today. I am sure you'll find connections to her story. In this episode we're chatting about: behaviors of mathematicians how to build the habits of mathematicians in our classrooms our mutual love for Which One Doesn't Belong You can find Janet on Instagram @Sunny_in_socal ☀️ Summer Math PD ☀️ don't miss out on this chance to g...
Jun 14, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Send us a text Teaching Math differently next year migh tbe a goal of yours. If so, you're in the right place! I'm ready to share tons of new ideas with you at the FREE ☀️ Summer PD ☀️ Be sure to sign up! monamath.com/summerpd However, maybe you're thinking my teaching math doesn't need to change... I already am teaching math differently and my math block is pretty good. ✨Heck yes friend! But let me ask you a few questions.... In this episode we'll chat about: teaching math differently- are you ...
Jun 12, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Send us a text Reflection Teacher End of the Year! In this mini math chat we'll quickly chat about: the value of teacher reflection a few reflection questions to consider hit pause and reflection along with this episode! Reflection Teacher End of Year/Summer Edition! In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. Want to know more about how to help your students achieve Math Proficiency everyday in math class? Grab my g...
Jun 07, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Send us a text When shifting the culture of math in your school math mindset plays a big role. Today I got to chat with Rachelle McCracken about thinking using surveys with both teachers & students to improve math mindset. We covered everything from building the survey, whole school shifts, and analyzing math mindset data! In this episode we will chat about: Math Mindset Surveys- what they are & how you can use them How Rachelle used surveys at her school and what she found You'll hear R...
Jun 05, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Send us a text Thinking about math is one of my favorite things to do, and today I got to chat with Ann Elise Record about thinking about math. We covered everything from Building Thinking Classrooms, fluency, learning progressions... and ALL the things!! In this episode we will chat about: Building Thinking Classrooms with HIGH expectations for all students Permission to teach a different way! Learning Progressions in math & how to support students thinking about math Subtraction strategies...
May 31, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Send us a text Equity in the classroom is on all of our radar these days, or should be. In today's episode we're chatting about math equity in the classroom. We'll break down how we used to do things and how we can do better. Using books, quotes, and research to ground our work of knowing better and doing better in equity in the classroom. Today we'll chat about: 3 things we used to do, and how we can do better ways to engage every student & hold high expectations book recommendations to con...
May 29, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Send us a text SEL in Mathematics is important all year long. In this interview with Caitie we're chatting about how to incorporate SEL in mathematics. Caitie shares ideas and strategies for incorporating SEL in mathematics class without extra effort or planning. In this episode we're chatting about: Math Status - Smarter Together What you can do to help students take risks & participate fully in math class CASEL competencies and how they relate to SEL in Mathematics Caitie is now supporting...
May 24, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text Are you looking for activities for fluency assessment & learning? This is the episode for you. We'll chat about how activites for fluency can improve students flexibility and accuracy with math facts. In this episode we'll chat about: a clear definition of what fluency is in the classroom how to build fact fluency without tests & worksheets activities for fluency that actually work Check out episode 39 Math Talks https://monamath.com/podcast/39/ Math Fluency Materials on T...
May 22, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us a text Did you get into teaching thinking you'd never have a job as a math teacher? That's the case with many elementary teachers. Job Math Teacher isn't always on the top of our list. In this interview we talk with @MsMazuredu about her experience as a math teacher in the intervention setting. . In this episode you will chat about: how Tori came into her position & her math mindset what she does to prepare to teach math lessons how being in your space of learning can be an asset whe...
May 17, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text Planning math lessons doesn't have to be frustrating or time consuming... AND planning math lessons with your math curriculum no matter the curriculum you use! You'll want to tune into this episode to find out about how I'm planning math lessons with MY curriculum. ☀️Summer PD on this topic, for FREE monamath.com/summerpd In this episode we'll chat about: planning math lessons using math curriculum how to supplement math curriculum when planning math lessons 5 ways to use math cur...
May 15, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #8 Math Reasoning What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #8 Repeated Math 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 SMP #8 Express Repeated Math Reasoning Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #8(You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #8 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards...
May 10, 2023•7 min
Send us a text Standard algorithm in math is common. Students are taught this algorithm standard by their parents as a way to help students. However, it often leads to confusion and prevents students from learning! Find out more inside this episode all about using an algorithm standard ways aren't best. In this episode we're chatting about the standard algorithm and what to do instead during elementary years In this episode you will chat about: why the algorithm standard is not the best way to t...
May 08, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #7 Math Structure: looking for & using it. What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #7 Math Structure 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 #7 Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #7 (You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #7 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards for mathem...
May 03, 2023•6 min
Send us a text Count On Strategy is a powerful strategy students can use when problem solving. On today's episode we will jump into what a math strategy is and how the count on strategy can help students develop as a mathematician. In this episode we're chatting about the count on strategy is one way your students can improve in problem solving real world math problems In this episode you will chat about: questions to ask students to improve their strategy communication examples of the count on ...
May 01, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Send us a text Mini Series: Standards for Mathematical Practice #6 Math Precision What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #6 Math Precision 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 #6 Math Precision Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #6(You'll wanna write these down!) Ways to integrate SMP #6 into Word Problem Workshop! Need a refresher on What are the standards for mathematical practice...
Apr 26, 2023•5 min
Send us a text Concrete models in math can help your students develop a deep understanding of math for years to come. Don't underestimate the power of concrete models in math. In this episode we're chatting about the how concrete models in math can help build your students' math intutition In this episode you will chat about: the meaing of math intuition how manipulatives can encourage math intuition 4 ways to support students with using concrete models in math Links Mentioned in the Episode: 🤍...
Apr 24, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 51
