Transform Math Class into a Community of Problem Solvers
🤫 If Your Math Class Is Too Quiet… Read This First Is your math block filled with silence so thick you can hear pencils stretching? This episode is for you. Host Mona Lehl is flipping the script on what a “focused” math class sounds like—and spoiler alert: it’s not silent. Real math thinking creates a […]
Wondering If You’re “Good Enough” to Teach Math This Way? You’re not alone—and you’re more ready than you think.In this episode, Mona speaks to every teacher who’s ever wondered if they’re “math person” enough to lead rich, student-centered instruction. She unpacks the myths about great math teaching and offers a fresh, empowering perspective: it’s not […]
🎯 The Big Idea: You Already Have What You Need Stop waiting for the perfect curriculum—it’s time to flip how you use the one you’ve got.In this episode, Mona shares a mindset shift that changes everything: you don’t need new materials to create a classroom where students are thinking, talking, and problem-solving. You just need […]
In this episode, we unpack a big question: What’s your vision for math classrooms? From years of visiting classrooms and leading professional development, our guest shares a powerful answer rooted in three values: joy, curiosity, and teacher sustainability. This isn’t just an ideal—it’s a framework leaders and teachers can work toward right now. 🛠️ Try These 3 Professional […]
Reframing avoidance and building a culture of thinking 🎧 How to Get Students to Think in Math Class—Even When They Resist Have you ever poured your heart into a thoughtful math lesson, only to hear a student say, “Can’t you just tell us how to do it?” Or watch them take their third bathroom break […]
🔍 What Makes a Word Problem “Good”? Let’s face it—most word problems just scratch the surface. In this podcast, we unpack what actually makes a math task powerful enough to extend student thinking. Discover how the right kind of problem can spark curiosity, deepen reasoning, and launch meaningful conversations—not just get answers. 💡 Why […]
Is your math classroom a space of empowerment—or quiet struggle? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to teach math equitably, with the brilliant Dr. Pamela Seda. Whether you’re new to equity work or already deep in the journey, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Let’s jump into shifting to student centered […]
Does that make sense?” Cue the blank stares. We’ve all been there. But what if the real issue isn’t student understanding—it’s the questions we’re asking? On Today’s Episode Questions to Ask to Get Students Thinking: In this episode of the podcast, I’m diving into one of the most common questions I hear from teachers: “What […]
