Math Chat

165: Changing the ‘I’m Bad at Math’ Mindset—One Task at a Time


Listen Later

Send us a text

If you’ve ever had a student say, “I’m just not a math person”, you know how powerful that belief can be. Math identity—how students see themselves in relation to math—can either open the door to learning or slam it shut. In this episode of Math Chat Podcast, we explore how to shift those fixed beliefs by reframing what math is and who it’s for.

The Word Problem Workshop (WPW) framework is designed to help all learners engage in problem-solving at their own pace. You’ll learn how the “Grapple” step invites productive struggle, the “Share” step encourages diverse strategies, and the “Reflect” step solidifies understanding. This structure turns mistakes into learning moments and makes math a place where every student can shine.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Math Chat Podcast to hear the stories, strategies, and examples in detail.

 ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode
💬 Leave a review to help more teachers find the show
📚 Pre-order the book + grab your bonus Word Problem Pack here and start building math confidence in your students today!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Math ChatBy Mona Iehl

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

36 ratings


More shows like Math Chat

View all
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast by Jennifer Gonzalez

The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

2,410 Listeners

Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers by Angela Watson

Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

1,248 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

112,238 Listeners

Making Math Moments That Matter by Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

Making Math Moments That Matter

422 Listeners

The Build Math Minds Podcast by Christina Tondevold

The Build Math Minds Podcast

138 Listeners

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® by Supported by Great Minds

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ®

426 Listeners

Science of Reading: The Podcast by Amplify Education

Science of Reading: The Podcast

644 Listeners

Reach All Readers by Anna Geiger

Reach All Readers

209 Listeners

Math is Figure-Out-Able! by Pam Harris, Kim Montague

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

257 Listeners

Learning Through Math by Learning Through Math

Learning Through Math

62 Listeners

Good Inside with Dr. Becky by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

4,493 Listeners

We Can Do Hard Things by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle

We Can Do Hard Things

41,539 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

19,671 Listeners

The Knowledge Matters Podcast by Knowledge Matters Campaign

The Knowledge Matters Podcast

177 Listeners

Chalk & Talk by Anna Stokke

Chalk & Talk

63 Listeners