Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
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 […]
Using Real-World Data in the Math Classroom to Build Critical Thinkers A Conversation with Stephanie Marrero of Algebra Made Simple The skills we teach in math class have the potential to change the world. That belief is at the heart of this episode of the Math Chat Podcast, where I sat down with educator and […]
why students struggle with math problem solving
