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Send us Fan Mail 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  instru...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mathematicia...

Send us Fan Mail 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 chanc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 F...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mathematicia...

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 resea...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 list...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Do...

Send us Fan Mail 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. ✨H...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tod...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 & pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 flue...

Send us Fan Mail 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 & h...

Send us Fan Mail 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:  plan...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wri...

Send us Fan Mail 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 instea...

Send us Fan Mail 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...