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Send us Fan Mail 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 SM...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @...

Send us Fan Mail 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 in...

Send us Fan Mail   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 st...

Send us Fan Mail 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 integr...

Send us Fan Mail 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&q...

Send us Fan Mail 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 i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Mathematic...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 W...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Profici...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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?...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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 & releva...

Send us Fan Mail 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 episod...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Situ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 &quot...

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...