Honest Math Chat

By: Mona Iehl
  • Summary

  • Mona, of Mona Math, reveals the mysteries of how to teach elementary math even if you aren't a math person. Discover how you can develop a buzzing student led math classroom. We cover all things math identity, classroom culture, and student centered instructional practices to help you empower students to love and understanding math deeply.
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Episodes
  • 133: 3 Reasons Why Math Intervention Programs Don't Work, with Juliana Tapper
    Oct 7 2024

    What math intervention curriculums actually work? This is one of the questions I get asked the most and today I'm excited to chat about all things math interventions with my friend, Juliana!

    We're chatting about:

    • Having high expectations of our students
    • The important piece math intervention curriculums miss
    • Just in time approaches to math interventions

    Other links:

    • 8 Ways to Build Math Classroom Community
    • 90: Math Trauma and What to Do About It
    • 49: 3 Expectations & "Just in Time Supports" in Math


    Connect with Juliana:

    • @collaborated.with.juliana on Instagram
    • www.collaboratedwithjuliana.com
    • Juliana's book: Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework to Engage Students Who Struggle


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

    🤩 Math Word Problem Workshop

    Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

    When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I'll show you how to...

    • engage every student in problem solving, daily.
    • create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
    • a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
    • confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

    Join today by clicking HERE!


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

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    31 mins
  • 132: Math Grades: What should I grade?
    Sep 30 2024

    Do math grades stress you out? If you are needing to get some grades in the grade book for progress reports, this episode will help you figure out what to grade, when to grade, and how to grade in math.

    In this episode, we are chatting about:

    • Separating student behaviors and their academic achievement for math grades
    • Formative assessments for math grades
    • Unit tests or summative assessments for math grades


    You might also like:

    • 128: What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency?
    • 101: Math Problem Types & Why They Matter
    • Guide to Engaging Math Discussions


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

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    🤩 Math Word Problem Workshop

    Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

    When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I'll show you how to...

    • engage every student in problem solving, daily.
    • create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
    • a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
    • confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

    Join today by clicking HERE!


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

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    13 mins
  • 131: Counting in Math with Collections: Interview with Kathy Minas
    Sep 23 2024

    Do you use counting collections in your classroom? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today!

    Kathy shares practical tips to start using counting collections, helpful routines for counting collections, and how to use counting collections to differentiate our math instruction. You will feel empowered to start using counting collections or to use them in new ways after listening to this episode!

    In this episode we will chat about:

    1. What counting collections are and how they can be used for K-5 students
    2. How to integrate fractions and decimals content into counting collections in upper elementary grades
    3. Extension questions to ask after using counting collections

    About Our Guest, Kathy:

    Kathy Minas is a math educator and the founder of The Math Collective. She holds a masters degree in General and Special Education from Teachers College, and her background in special education has shaped her approach to math instruction.

    Kathy is committed to providing spaces for educators and school leaders to collaboratively deepen their understanding of effective, equity-focused math practices. She collaborates with educators in designing culturally relevant instruction that reflects the experiences and identities of their students, while providing points of entry for all learners.

    Connect with Kathy:

    • @themathcollective on Instagram
    • www.themathcollective.com

    You might also like:

    • 5 Practices for Orchestrating Math Discussions
    • 5 Steps to a Student Centered Math Class

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






    🤩 Math Word Problem Workshop

    Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

    When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I'll show you how to...

    • engage every student in problem solving, daily.
    • create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
    • a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
    • confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

    Join today by clicking HERE!


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

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    26 mins

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