Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
Why We Need Math Coach Anchor Moves Now More Than Ever If your building has felt a little wild lately with louder hallways, shorter lessons, and teachers stretched thin, I want you to know you are not alone. I have been right there too, trying to coach in the middle of the chaos and wondering […]
🎙️ Learning Walks: Getting Better Together Hey teacher friends, Mona here! Today we’re diving into one of my favorite ways to grow as a team and strengthen math instruction across a school: Learning Walks. If you’ve never tried one before, don’t worry. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what Learning Walks are, […]
🎙️ A Better Way to Use CUBES in Math Word Problems: Moving From Keywords to Meaning Many teachers rely on the CUBES strategy to help students solve word problems. It provides structure, confidence, and a clear procedure. However, traditional CUBES can unintentionally train students to search for keywords instead of understanding the story. In this […]
🎙️ Building Thriving Math Communities with Kendra What does it really look like when students thrive in math? In this inspiring episode, Kendra shares how to build thriving math communities — classrooms where every child feels seen, confident, and ready to learn. She brings practical ideas and joyful strategies that help teachers create connection, purpose, […]
Each of us has a Math Story.Some stories are good. Some, not so much.Maybe yours began with racing to be the fastest in “Around the World,” or memorizing steps to get the answer first. Maybe it’s standing at the board while the teacher asks the class, “Are they right?” — even though everyone, including you, […]
🎙️ Rethinking Math Education with John SanGiovanni Math education is changing fast — and few people are leading that change more thoughtfully than John SanGiovanni, a math educator, district leader, and author of numerous influential books. In this episode of our math education podcast, John shares the conversations we should be having about teaching math […]
🎉 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 […]
Behind the Pages of Word Problem Workshop: A Conversation with Kassia In this special episode of Math Chat, we sit down with Kassia, the talented editor behind Word Problem Workshop. Kassia’s expertise was crucial in shaping the book, transforming it from an idea into a powerful resource for teachers. Want to know what went on […]
