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Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 co...

Send us Fan Mail 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 l...

Send us Fan Mail 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-Mathe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  I...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ti...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 i n 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 Chicag...

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ENGA...

Send us Fan Mail 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 abou...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fac...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ever...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Chi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 you...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Focu...