Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
How to improve math instruction without changing curriculum Over the last few episodes, I’ve been talking about something that can feel really frustrating. Math isn’t always working the way we want it to. And it’s not because teachers don’t care or aren’t trying. So today, I want to show you what it looks like when […]
(And It’s Not What You Think) How to build confident problem solvers in math class Math classrooms don’t struggle because of teachers. They struggle because of structure. That can feel like a bold statement, especially because so many teachers are working incredibly hard to meet the needs of their students. They care deeply, they’re reflective, […]
The mindset shift for changing math instruction Let me ask you something honestly… Have you ever sat in a PD,nodded along,thought, “this makes so much sense”…and then walked back into your classroomand taught the exact same way the next day? Not because you didn’t believe it.But because changing it felt… harder than keeping it. If […]
(And What Actually Helps Students Learn) Hey teacher friends… Mona here. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the problem with gamifying math… and I have a feeling it’s something many of you have been noticing too. Because let’s be honest…These platforms are everywhere right now. They’re engaging.Students love them.They can feel like a win, […]
(Even When They Know the Math) If you’ve ever watched students confidently complete a page of computation, only to freeze the moment they see a word problem, you’re not imagining it. This is one of the most common frustrations teachers bring up when we talk about math instruction. Students can add.They can subtract.They can multiply. […]
If you’ve ever wondered how to build mathematical thinking during test prep without turning your classroom into a packet factory, you are not alone. March brings pressure. State testing is close.Word problems multiply.Data meetings loom. At the same time, your students are restless. You’re tired. And the easiest path would be to double down on […]
What if meaningful change in math classrooms didn’t require a massive overhaul? In this episode, I sit down with Sam Otten to talk about math instructional nudges. These are small, research-based shifts that can improve instruction without overwhelming teachers. Because here’s the truth. Teachers are not resisting growth.They are exhausted by initiatives. For years, professional […]
(and how the right support changes everything.) If sustainable change in math instruction were just about working harder, teachers would already be there. They care.They try new strategies.They attend PD.They reflect.They adjust. And yet, real instructional change still feels slower than it should. When we start talking about why math coaches are the key to […]
