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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 into play to help students develop math ideas

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Zeba's Free Guide to work smarter not hard for small groups www.kindergartencafe.org/math 

Blog post from Zeba about Decomposition! 

Website www.kindergartencafe.org 

Instagram @kindergartencafe 

Splat : A great math game!

Other Episodes Mentioned: 

Procedural Fluency 

Conceptual Understanding 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

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I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

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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? 
Go and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" 

Then check out the past 3 weeks of Mini Math Chats, each Wednesday, for the previous Strands! 

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. 

Want to know more about how to help your students achieve Maht Proficiency everyday in math class? I'm hosting a free training called, ✨ 3 Biggest Mistakes we Make when Teaching Word Problems✨ Register at MonaMath.com/training 

Leave a review! Do you enjoy Honest Math Chat? I'd LOVE your feebdack! Leave a quick review!

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

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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 math task that is worth having a discussion about 
• math trajectories- what they are & why they are important

Continue the learning how to engage students in math discussions with this Engaging Math Discussions Guide Get it here  👉🏾monamath.com/discussion 

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

🤍FREE Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

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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 and listen to episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" 

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. 

Want to know more about how to help your students achieve Maht Proficiency everyday in math class? I'm hosting a free training called, ✨ 3 Biggest Mistakes we Make when Teaching Word Problems✨ Register at MonaMath.com/training 

Leave a review! Do you enjoy Honest Math Chat? I'd LOVE your feebdack! Leave a quick review!

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

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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 & relevant

Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab your free guide. 

🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

Send us a text

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 episode #40 "What is Proficiency in Math?" 

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. 

Leave a review! Do you enjoy Honest Math Chat? I'd LOVE your feebdack! Leave a quick review!

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

Send us a text

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 Situations can build math mindsets! 
• ...and so 👏🏽 much 👏🏽 more! 

Continue the learning at monamath.com/community  to grab your free guide. 

Connect with Kelly Hogan, our guest! 
Instagram: @MathematicallyEnthused 
Website: https://www.mathematicallyenthusedblog.net/
TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mathematically-Enthused 
Kelly's Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/2NTPOQASxAi1KwmeizQifC 

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

Send us a text

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 "What is Proficiency in Math?" 

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

Send us a text

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 how we can help our students be proficient in math. 

In this episode we will honestly chat about:

• The problem in America with Math Proficiency
• A definition of Proficiency in Math 
• The 5 Strands of Math Proficiency

Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab your free guide. 

🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

🤍 Adding it Up  (BOOK)

🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

Send us a text

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 connected to your community
• a sense of belonging and safety is essential to math class
• a plan for honor Black Mathematicians this month & every month

Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab your free guide. 

🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂

Resources Mentioned in the Episode: 

🤍Swoosh (Story of Lonnie Johnson) 

🤍The Girl with the Mind for Math (Story of Raye Montague) 

🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!