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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 

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Mentioned in this episode: 

🆓 Guide to Engaging Math Discussion MonaMath.com/Discussions

📱 Go to my instagram @hellomonamath & share your definition of math on the post! 


Books I love & mentioned often: 

📗Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 

📘Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction  https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU 

📙Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h 

📕5 Practices for Orchestrating Math Discussions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

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