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Do you hear people talking about "New Math," but you're at a loss for how to convince them it's not so bad? 

This episode is about getting your school community on board with "New Math." It's good for kids, so we've all got to give it our best shot. 

In this episode we will chat about: 

• How School culture plays a role in New Math 
• The approach to take when trying something new 
• Questions to ask to shift your math culture 

Other episodes you might like: 

Learning Labs (Episode 42) 

Teacher Leader for Math Culture (episode 34) 

Links Mentioned: 

Monamath.com/Webinar

Work with me in 2024-25

Join me on May 16 at 3:30 pm CST where I’ll be sharing my services and a glimpse into working with Chicago Math Group (my math coaching agency). Register for the webinar here: Monamath.com/Webinar

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🤩 "Make Struggle Productive" Challenge starting March 7th!

📒 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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Standardized Test Stress is REAL. Today we're chatting about 3 ideas you can implement now to reduce standardized test stress.

In this episode we will chat about: 

1. Our goals for standardized tests 
2. 3 ways to empower students 
3. easy to implement ideas to use in the classroom now 

Links Mentioned: 

MonaMath.com/TestPrep

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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There is no point in having a math discussion if students aren’t listening to each other. 
It is a pointless, waste of time. 

You’re probably like dang, Mona, that’s harsh. And it is. But I don’t want you wasting your time if it’s not paying off. You don’t have extra time. I know that and I want whatever you’re doing to be well worth your time. 

I will say that math discussions are the best way to ensure students are able to communicate their thinking and deeply engage in complex math. 

Math discussions are my FAVORITE instructional strategies. 

📣 Don't miss this episode all about how to get your students to listen during math discussions! 

In this episode we will chat about: 

• ways to get your students to participate in math
• how students can participate
• using silent signals in the math classroom

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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Are you an upper grade teacher that is struggling to help your students engage with math meaningfully and build an understanding of math concepts?? Things like multiplying or dividing fractions. If so, this is the podcast episode for you!

Even if you aren't struggling, you will love my chat with Brittany who is the teacher behind Mix and Math. She is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach.

You will feel empowered after you listen to today's episode with Brittany. 

In this episode we will chat about: 

• using representation in math
• changing the culture of using manipulatives in the math classroom
• types of representation 

About our guest, Brittany Hege

Brittany Hege is a math educator who has worked with students and teachers in both upper elementary and middle grades. She holds a master's degree in Elementary Mathematics Education and is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach. Brittany believes in the power of experiencing math through hands-on work and uses her platform, Mix and Math, to equip upper elementary teachers with the knowledge and confidence to inspire a generation of empowered math learners. 

 
💻 Brittany Hege Website

Links:

¼ How to Teach Multiplying Fractions with Pattern Blocks - YouTube Training

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📕 Book Study Club with Brittany on Facebook

📘 Mathemetize It! 

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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Teacher professional learning is something I am passionate about and I bet you are too. 

As a teacher, professional learning is part of who you are, a life long learner. So, when presented with professional learning opportunities and coaching I bet you have opinions. 

On today’s episode we’re going to dive into what it looks like to develop as a math educator in the context of professional learning and coaching in the math classroom.

In this episode we will chat about: 

• myths and truths about professional learning
• how much PD is needed to make a difference in students
• funding options for professional learning

Articles Mentioned: 

1️⃣  Dispelling the Myths: What Research Says about Professional Learning

2️⃣  Reviewing the Evidence on How Teacher Professional Development Affects Student Achievement

Funding Options: 

• NCTM
• NEA

 📧 Message me on Instagram (@hellomonamath) or Email me ([email protected]) to get a comprehensive list of grands and funding opportunities once it's ready! 

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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Do you have a range of needs in your classroom? Are your students at different levels?

As a 3rd grade teacher I was often teaching students who were still figuring out place value between hundreds and tens, while I had others who understood adding 3 digit numbers. It made it difficult to differentiate to meet everyone’s needs.
 
How do you think about differentiation in math?

📣 Listen to this episode to learn how I changing my thinking...in a BIG way to make differentiation more meaningful in the math classroom.

In this episode we will chat about: 

• not labeling students anymore
• letting every students participate in math thinking
• have students make decisions in learning math

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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Are your students tired of mundane math worksheets? Do your students lose interest when you say "Time for math!"? 

Tune in to today's episode as we dive into the world of fun manipulatives with Kimberly Rimbey, in the math classroom!

Let's keep students engaged and excited about learning!

In this episode we will chat about: 

• keeping students engaged without math worksheets
• top 5 manipulatives to use in the math classroom
• practical ideas to use as a math teacher

About our guest, Kim Rimbey:

Kimberly Rimbey, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, author, mentor, coach, teacher, and advocate for mathematics teaching and learning. She currently serves as the CEO and Chief Learning Officer at KP® Mathematics, a mathematics-focused education company she co-founded and co-owns. 

A life-long teacher and learner, Kim's heart’s work centers on equipping teachers and helping them fall in love with teaching and learning over and over again. Kim’s interests include high-quality professional learning models, building conceptual understanding through multiple representations and meaningful discourse, and building pedagogical content knowledge that goes beyond the theoretical and into the classroom. 

 
📣 Kim Rimbey contact: [email protected]

📕 Books (Use code CORWIN25 to get 25% off and free shipping!)

• Mastering Math Manipulatives, K-3: https://us.corwin.com/books/mastering-math-manips-k-3-273514
• Mastering Math Manipulatives, 4-8: https://us.corwin.com/books/mastering-math-manips-4-8-273592
• Meaningful Small Groups in Math: https://us.corwin.com/books/small-groups-math-278697

Links:

🔢 KP Mathematics, including KP Ten-Frame Tiles

✏️ Corwin Blog Posts 

• Managing Manipulatives During Math Class…From Playful to Purposeful: https://corwin-connect.com/author/kimberlyrimbey/
• Side-by-Side Math: https://corwin-connect.com/2023/09/helping-student-connect-manipulatives-to-paper-pencil-math/
• How Do We Use Manipulatives When Building a Thinking Classroom: https://corwin-connect.com/2023/10/how-do-we-use-manipulatives-when-building-a-thinking-classroom/

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open

📒 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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Listen, I LOVE to talk. That’s why I have a podcast. I cannot function in my life without talking. I have to talk to work out my ideas, to understand, to fully experience life I have to talk. So, when I learned that maybe I didn’t need to talk quite so much in my classroom… it blew my mind. 

Why would you even want to talk less? The whole point of teaching is to help kids by showing and telling them what to do, right? 

Tune in to this week episode to learn the reason behind why talking less in your math classroom will help your students. 

In this episode we will chat about: 

• average attention span by age group
• what happens when students talk
• teaching students how to talk in a respectful way

Links: 

📘 Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction 

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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I first learned about Problem Types with Cognitively Guided Instruction in the book Children's Mathematics. The group of researchers studied children and found that when given open ended questions children move through a progression of understanding… when given no explicit instruction. 🤯

It blows teachers minds to think that children can develop understanding with no explicit instruction. However, when we think about how children learn it actually makes sense. 

You won't want to miss this episode all about Problem Types in your math classroom! 

In this episode we will chat about: 

• 3 types of joining problems
• 3 types of separating problems
• comparing problems

Links: 

📘 Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction 

👀 Look for more information coming soon about WPW Teacher Training!

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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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I am passionate about teaching our students math in student centered ways that help them grow as human beings that are positioned to make a difference in the world. So that means, the work has to be real and relevant.

Today we’re going to talk about the power that math can have when you INTEGRATE math with social studies.

In this episode we will chat about: 

• bring in diverse mathematicians to your classroom
• solving real world math problems
• using timelines from social studies for math

Links: 

❤️ Black History Ideas & Resources

Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

📒 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!