137: Serving Up Problem Solving: A Slice of Math Joy
03/14/25 • 13 min
If you've ever seen the spark in a student's eyes when they really get the joy of solving a tough problem, you know what I mean when I say math can be joyful. It’s all about creating the right environment.
Today, Pi day, we're serving up a slice of math joy by diving into how we can make problem-solving the most joyful part of our math classrooms.
We are chatting about:
- What makes problem solving joyful
- Why use problem solving in math class
- How can we create joyful problem-solving in our classrooms
Links mentioned in this episode:
Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath
⭐️ Coaches and Presenters!!
Request your free set of Wipebooks NOW at wipebook.com/mathchat.
If approved, you’ll receive a 5-sheet flipchart pack to use during your event, plus a raffle
giveaway for one of your participants to win a pack too!
Don't miss out—apply now! Just make sure to send in your request at least 2 weeks before
your event!
👉🏼 Apply
📒 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!
If you've ever seen the spark in a student's eyes when they really get the joy of solving a tough problem, you know what I mean when I say math can be joyful. It’s all about creating the right environment.
Today, Pi day, we're serving up a slice of math joy by diving into how we can make problem-solving the most joyful part of our math classrooms.
We are chatting about:
- What makes problem solving joyful
- Why use problem solving in math class
- How can we create joyful problem-solving in our classrooms
Links mentioned in this episode:
Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath
⭐️ Coaches and Presenters!!
Request your free set of Wipebooks NOW at wipebook.com/mathchat.
If approved, you’ll receive a 5-sheet flipchart pack to use during your event, plus a raffle
giveaway for one of your participants to win a pack too!
Don't miss out—apply now! Just make sure to send in your request at least 2 weeks before
your event!
👉🏼 Apply
📒 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!
Previous Episode
136: You're not the only expert in the room (My NCTM session in podcast form!)
How do we create classroom communities that includes and values each member's expertise? In this episode, I'm sharing my NCTM session with you on empowering learners through math discourse.
We're chatting about:
- How to partner with our students in math discussions to leverage each student's insights
- Strategies for teachers to use to build a strong math culture that supports mathematical discourse
- 3 student stories and examples of strategies I used to empower them to engage in math discussions
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Word Problem Workshop
- Cultivating Mathematical Hearts by Maria del Rosario Zavala, Julia Maria Aguirre
- A quote from an article titled “Student Representations at the Center: Promoting Classroom Equity” by Imm, Stylianou, and Chae 2008
- Choosing to See By Pamela Seda & Kyndall Brown
- My example video with Nairobi
- Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
While take a break from the podcast to write my book, enjoy these episodes:
- Episode 85 with John SanGiovanni
- Episodes 93 & 96 with Peter Liljedahl
- Episode 73 Best First Week Activities (you can do these anytime)
- Episode 107 Math Discussions: 3 Ways to Get Students Engaged
- Episode 102: Talk less so students will talk more
- Episode 97: 6 Ways to Love Teaching Math
- Episode 82: Say This to Parents to Explain “New Math”
⭐️ Coaches and Presenters!!
Request your free set of Wipebooks NOW at wipebook.com/mathchat.
If approved, you’ll receive a 5-sheet flipchart pack to use during your event, plus a raffle
giveaway for one of your participants to win a pack too!
Don't miss out—apply now! Just make sure to send in your request at least 2 weeks before
your event!
👉🏼 Apply
📒 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!
Next Episode
138: Break Free from Script Planning a Math Lesson
Welcome back to Math Chat! Today’s episode is all about how we can break free from the script and let our students lead.
Today’s episode is going to require a shift in teacher mindset. So, if you are like me and a bit of a control freak, Type A if you will... then I’m talking to you. Letting go of control can actually help students learn more in math. I know it’s hard, but it is essential to day’s big idea.
We are chatting about:
- What student-centered learning in math is
- Why this approach to teaching math works
- How to do this and do it well
Links mentioned in this episode:
Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath
⭐️ Coaches and Presenters!!
Request your free set of Wipebooks NOW at wipebook.com/mathchat.
If approved, you’ll receive a 5-sheet flipchart pack to use during your event, plus a raffle
giveaway for one of your participants to win a pack too!
Don't miss out—apply now! Just make sure to send in your request at least 2 weeks before
your event!
👉🏼 Apply
📒 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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