Math Chat

CollaborateEd with Juliana Shop

It's a Which Ones Doesn't Belong birthday party!
Juliana of @Collaborate.with.Juliana and I have the same brithday, September 4th and share a love for increasing students math engagement no matter the grade level or math mindset of the studetns we teeach. That is why we both LOVE WODB.

In this episode you'll here about:

How WODB can engage students in math class
THe routine we use to introduce, engage and debrief WODB with our students 1st to 12th grade
Why our love for WODB runs deep
OUR birthday SALE 🧁❗️

This is an episode you'll want to come back to and listen to again and again.
However, if you're looking for more resources on WODB check out this Article about Math Discourse in 5 minutes using WODB
This article about promoting Risk Taking in Math Class
Episode 3 of Honest Math Chat about promoting thinking over answers fits perfectly with WODB
Teachers Pay Teachers Shops are On Sale for our Birthday Sale!! Search #wodbparty to find the resources quickly!
Mona Math TPT Shop

Don't forget EVERY Year at the start of September our WODB resoureces will be on sale.

📒 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!

#26 Take the Pressure off Back to School

Math Chat

08/29/22 • 19 min

Take the pressure of yourself this back to school season. Math class can be magical even if you don't have everything just "perfect"... in fact in this episode you I will share:

the 3 things that are essential to back to school in math class
a few stories that give you a glimpse into how to implement
the real, honest truth (always)

🚃 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:

Related Blog Posts:

👉🏾Math Stories

Related Resources:

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you're listening! I love seeing what parts are resonating with you.

I don’t want you to miss a thing! Be the first

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!

#25 Math Coach; will they really help me achieve my goals?

Math Chat

03/21/22 • 20 min

Math Coach is a real thing in some schools, I know... not mine either. However, if you're on a mission to be a better math teacher I'm confident you need a math coach! Your school should invest in one and I'd love to tell you all the reasons why in this episode!

In this episode you will learn:

Benefits of having math coach to achieve your goals
Ways a math coach can support you
Where to find a math coach

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

✨Increase Student Engagement with Student Centered Math ✨
a 5 Day 🆓 Challenge!!
Save your spot here 👉🏾 www.monamath.com/challenge

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Related Blog Posts:

👉🏾Math Stories

Related Resources:

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you're listening! I love seeing what parts are resonating with you.

I don’t want you to miss a thing! Be the first

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!

#24 Checking for Understanding & Trusting the Process in Student Centered Math Class

Math Chat

03/14/22 • 17 min

In this episode I'm sharing how to check for understanding in the student centered math classroom.
You'll leave with:
👉🏾 a clear definition of what a check for understanding is

👉🏾 reasons why you need them in your lesson

👉🏾permission to trust the process and not drive yourself crazy assessing.

👉🏾 5 strategies to use in your classroom

✨INCREASE Student ENGAGEMENT with Student Centered Math 5 Day 🆓 Challenge✨
Sign up is open www.monamath.com/challenge

📆Join us on March 27-31 📆 Spend about 30 minutes each dayf learning & taking action steps to increase the engagement i your classroom and end the year creating a strong math classroom where students retain their math understanding!
Come along on this honest math chat!

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

🤍Increase Student Engagement 5 Day Challenge!!

Related Blog Posts:

👉🏾Math Stories

Related Resources:

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me k

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!

#23 My Struggle to Struggle

Math Chat

03/07/22 • 16 min

In this episode I'm sharing with you a bit more about my story and how I've struggled as a teacher. I know that doesn't sound like the most inspiring story... but hear me out!
If we want to teach our stduents to embrace challenge, struggle, and innovate new solutions... then we have to get uncomfortable to get comfortable.
On today's episode we will chat about the challenges I've faced as a teacher learning to teach Student Centered Math!
Come along on this honest math chat!

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

🤍Increase Student Engagement 5 Day Challenge!!

Related Blog Posts:

👉🏾Math Stories

Related Resources:

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you're listening! I love seeing what parts are resonating with you.

I don’t want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing.

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!

#22 Math Warms Ups One Small Shift Toward more Student Centered

Math Chat

02/28/22 • 19 min

In this hands on episode I’m walking you through the why, what, and how of using math warm ups to shift toward a more student centered math classroom.

In this episode you will learn:

Why student centered math makes sense
How math warm ups are a great way to step into student centered math instruction
What to look for in a great math warm up
How to teach math warm ups

🚃 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:

Teaching Classroom Routines

Related Blog Posts:

Kindle Math Engagement with Daily Warm Ups Article on Middleweb.com

Related Resources:

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath

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!

#21 The Hardest Decision I’ve ever Made as a Teacher

Math Chat

02/21/22 • 13 min

The Hardest Decision I’ve ever Made as a Teacher was a huge change. However, this change propelled me forward to being able to step into my purpose. On this episode I’m telling you a story about me (sharing my heart here) and how you can use change to push yourself in your goals. In this episode we’ll chat about:

change and how it’s a process and although its feels different every time it’s pretty predictable
how to use that process to challenge yourself to propel forward
sharing my heart on this one & I can’t wait to hear what you think.

🚃 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:

Related Blog Posts:

👉🏾Math Stories

Related Resources:

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on

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!

#19 All About the Students Engagement Strategies to Hook Them

Math Chat

02/07/22 • 18 min

All About the Students:
Engagement Strategies to Hook Them! This episode will reflect on what it means to be engaged and who's responsiblity it is (spoiler, it's not yours!). We will talk about engaging students through building their capacity to self regulate.... continuing to keep it student centered!

In this episode you will learn:

How Reflection plays a part in your practice, but also in your students' engagement
What engagement can look like in math discussions
Ways to achieve more engagement in math discussions

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Related Blog Posts:

👉🏾Math Stories

Related Resources:

Download your 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 🚂

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you're listenin

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!

#18 Questions about Math 3 Ways to Refine Your Math Questions

Math Chat

01/31/22 • 15 min

Part 2 of our Math Discussion Series!
We often hear teachers ask about the types of questions to ask during a math discussion. This is SUCH an important part of math discussions. So, let's break down the good, the bad, and the ugly wiht questions about math! In today's episode we'll discuss:

the types of questions to ask, and the types of questions not to ask
Focusing questions and open ended questions role
Facilitator's important role

🚃 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:

Related Blog Posts:

Related Resources:

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback!

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you're listening! I love seeing what parts are resonating with you.

I don’t want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing.

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!

137: Serving Up Problem Solving: A Slice of Math Joy

Math Chat

03/14/25 • 11 min