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About the Session:

Want your students to think more deeply in math class? Mona Iehl shares five game-changing questions that spark conversation, build confidence, and make math feel meaningful. With just a shift in how you ask, you’ll help students show their thinking—and actually enjoy it. ➕🗣️💭

Links/Resources:

• A Free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions: https://monamath.com/discuss
• Instagram: @hellomonamath
• Website
• Mona's TPT Store
• Math Chat Podcast
• Word Problem Workshop: 5 Steps to Creating a Classroom of Problem Solvers

Meet Mona:

Mona Iehl is an elementary educator who transformed her approach to teaching math by embracing student-centered methods that foster curiosity and engagement. She now coaches educators nationwide to create inclusive math classrooms where all students develop deep, lasting problem-solving skills. Mona is the author of Word Problem Workshop: 5 Steps to Create a Classroom of Problem Solvers, coming October 2025, which shares her signature approach to turning word problems into meaningful, student-driven learning. You can connect with Mona online @HelloMonaMath.

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