What is Math? You might be wondering why I would ask such a simple question. But have you ever really thought about the answer to that question, “What IS math?” 

On today’s episode we’re breaking down what is math and what makes a mathematician. 

Today we’ll chat about: 

• our definition of math and mathematicians 
• inspiring words or wisdom from mathematicians 
• ways we can engage our students with these questions 

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Mentioned in this episode: 

Guide to Engaging Math Discussion MonaMath.com/Discussions

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Books I love & mentioned often: 

Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 

Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction  https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU 

Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h 

5 Practices for Orchestrating Math Discussions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

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Ever wondered what really matters for your math lesson plans? Today we will re-consider 3 things we might be missing as we lesson plan. 

Today we’ll chat about: 

• the 3 things to re-consider when planning for math 
• long term plans and daily lesson planning 
• how to understand th emath better so you can support each learner 

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Mentioned in this episode: 

Guide to Engaging Math Discussion MonaMath.com/Discussions

Books I love & mentioned often: 

Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 

Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction  https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU 

Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h 

5 Practices for Orchestrating Math Discussions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

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High Expectations for all students starts with us, teacher friend. This episode is one of my core beliefs and I’m keeping it honest with you today. 

Mini chat all about: 

• What is means to have high expectations
• What NOT to do in math class 
• How we can foster high expectations in math class

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Does your math community supports courageous mathematicians? Today we will cover just what it means to have that a math community supports mathematicians. You’ll get 3 strategies to use this school year to create community supports inside your classroom! 

Today we’ll chat about: 

• 3 ways a math community can support students 
• what it means to be a courageous mathematician
• “Let’s support our students in making mistakes with diginity” 

Summer Math PD don’t miss out on this chance to get FREE or low cost pd about MATH!

FREE Summer PD options:
MonaMath PD– Number Sense with 3rd-5th Graders & Planning with ANY curriculum! 

Middle School Math Summit 

Cheerful Math Conference 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Guide to Engaging Math Discussion MonaMath.com/Discussions

Growing Math Identity Professional Development– Details here 

Middle School Math Summit VIP ticket GIVEaway! Enter Here

Books I love & mentioned often: 

Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 

Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction  https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU 

Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h 

5 Practices for Orchestrating Math Discussions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

Choosing to See, Pamela Seda

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Math is uninspiring. Math is something you’ve either found false confidence in or struggled and avoided. On today’s show we will talk about what math is today and how we can make sure math is inspiring to our students in today’s classrooms. 

Today we’ll chat about: 

• 3 things that make math uninspiring
• your experience with math, and what math is to you
• what we can do to inspire our students and ourselves in math

Summer Math PD don’t miss out on this chance to get FREE or low cost pd about MATH! Planning math lessons is one of our topics! MonaMath.com/summerpd to sign up now.

Mentioned in this episode:

Guide to Engaging Math Discussion MonaMath.com/Discussions

Books I love & mentioned often: 

Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 

Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction  https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU 

Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h 

5 Practices for Orchestrating Math Discussions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

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Finding teacher besties is complex, but today I have a friend I clicked with instantly… about math, teaching, and life! We covered everything from project based learning, building classroom communities and how I met my husband (the same way Kristen & I met-ish) … plus so much more!! 

In this episode we will chat about: 

• what every PBL classroom needs
• advice for building a classroom community that supports CHOICE & VOICE! 

You’ll hear Kristen & I thinking about math and wondering about how we can get EVERY child & teacher thinking about developing engaged & rigrous math communities. 

• Modern Math Teacher Podcast
• MoorethanjustX.com
• Instagram: @MooreThanJustX

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