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  • 181: Book Launch Day – A Classroom of Problem Solvers Starts Here

    🎉 Launch Day: The Word Problem Workshop Book Is Finally Here! It’s finally here — the Word Problem Workshop book has arrived! In this exciting launch-day episode, we’re celebrating the journey, the inspiration, and the mission behind the book. If you’ve ever wanted students to truly understand math and see themselves as problem solvers, you’ll […]

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  • 179: Behind the Scenes of Writing Word Problem Workshop

    🎙️ Behind the Scenes of Word Problem Workshop: The Story, the Struggle, and the Spark So, I’m sitting here with my coffee, thinking about how wild it feels that Word Problem Workshop is finally real — a book you can actually hold. Before it officially hits shelves, I wanted to share behind the scenes. Why […]

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  • 178: Mark Golden – Behind the Dedication – Hot Takes From a Teacher Who’s Lived WPW for Years

    Classroom Vibe: A Glimpse Into Mark Golden’s Math Classroom Imagine walking into a math class where learning isn’t just about solving problems—it’s a lively discussion. In Mark Golden’s classroom, especially during Word Problem Workshop (WPW), students engage actively, ask questions, and challenge each other’s ideas. The classroom buzzes with energy, as students collaborate on real-world […]

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  • 177: Word Problem Workshop – Planning

    Planning for WPW: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Your Math Lessons In this Math Chat episode, we explore how to plan math lessons that engage students in deeper thinking and problem-solving. Instead of focusing on what students will do, we shift to how they’ll solve math problems. Ready to transform your lesson planning? Keep reading! […]

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  • 176: Amanda – Behind the Dedication – How Doing Hard Things Grows Math Understanding and Confidence Using WPW

    Word Problem Workshop: A Conversation with Amanda In this Math Chat episode, we sit down with Amanda, a teacher who has revolutionized her math instruction through Word Problem Workshop (WPW). Together, we explore how WPW has reshaped her teaching style and transformed her students’ confidence, problem-solving skills, and love for math. If you’re looking for […]

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  • 175: Step 4 Word Problem Workshop – Reflect

    Reflect: How One More Problem Reveals What Students Really Know In this episode, we dive into the power of reflection in the Word Problem Workshop (WPW). If you’re an educator seeking to enhance student learning through meaningful discussions, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Learn how adding just one simple step—Reflect—can shift your classroom […]

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  • 174: Meghan Princehorn – Behind the Dedication – The Gift of Building Classroom Communities Where Every Child Belongs

    Building Problem-Solvers Through Social Emotional Learning with Meghan Princehorn In this episode, we sit down with Meghan Princehorn, a school social worker, to talk about the powerful connection between social emotional learning skills and success in the classroom—especially in math. Meghan shares insights from nearly two decades of collaboration and practical strategies you can use […]

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