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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

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🚃 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 

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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. 

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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. 

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How to Increase Student Confidence in Math without Changing Your Curriculum

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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?" 

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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 

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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 

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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 lead a Math Talk with your students 

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: 

🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

🤍 Number Talks by Kathy Richardson 

🤍 Pam Harris Problem Strings 

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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-Mathematician-David-Blackwell-Biography-6425040

Get ready for Black History Month in math class with these Black Famous Mathematicians Posters 

Use them year round to build an awareness of what real life mathematicians do and say! 

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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 we will honestly chat about:

• What Black History Month can mean to your students 
• How to plan a memorable event- like a skit 
• The first step to take to develop ideas about a Black History Month event 

Building a classroom community is essential to helping ALL your students feel a sense of belonging. Learn more ways to develop your classroom community 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: 

www.desireemcgeegreene.com/read (BLOG) 

www.desireemcgeegreene.com/ideas (Video series with planning ideas!) 

MonaMath Black History Resources 

Find Desiree on Instagram @DesireeMcGeeGreene 

 

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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 to implement ideas for a Happy Classroom today! 

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

Find Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's new book Unearthing Joy 

🚃 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. 

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