In this episode we’re chatting about the expectations & support in math for help in any classroom. 

In this episode you will learn:

• 3 expectations we need for math class
• the types of support for students that’s most helpful 
• suggestions on how to offer “Just in Time Supports” for math for help  

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

Juli Dixion’s work on “Just in Time” Supports

Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Middle Web Article about moving from the “WHAT” to the “HOW” 

Other Honest Math Chat episodes You’ll LOVE:

5 Strands of Math Proficiency

Math Block Sample

Does any of this sound like you?

You went into teaching because you love to help kids. You see your main goal to help students. What if I told you that most of the time the “the help” we give students is actually preventing them from learning. Often our help takes away the rigor of the problem or task, before we even let students attempt on their own. What if I told you there is a better way!

A way to support our students that allows them to build their capacity to do hard things. A way to offer support after students have pushed themselves to try the strategies they know. Then, giving them a question or prompt to push them to continue to work through the struggle.

Gone are the days of giving students the step-by-step plan to work through every problem. Let’s stop “helping” students mimic us and start helping them develop as problem solvers and thinkers!

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 Orchestarting Math Discusions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

Send me a DM on Instagram @HelloMonaMath 
I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback! 

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One of the best warm ups in math class to build math proficiency is Which One Doesn’t Belong. It is quick & easy, but gets everyone talking and participating.

In this episode you will learn:

• How WODB helps build math proficiency
• a look inside my classroom and how we use wodb
  

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

WODB Packs for all grade levels

Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Related Resources: 

 Math Affirmations 

 Math Classroom Norms 

 Classroom Community Resource Bundle 

 Math Stories Autobiography Writing Project

Download your free Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback! 

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you’re listening! I love seeing what parts are resonating with you. 

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What is Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) #1: (Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them) as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down!

We are chatting (quickly) about: 

• What is SMP #1
• Questions to ask your students to promote SMP #1 (You’ll wanna write these down!) 
• Ways to integrate SMP #1 into Word Problem Workshop – problem solving! 

Does any of this sound like you?

You know that part of the Common Core standards is helping students learn to persevere with complex problems. However, it seems like once you finally get to those problems students give up quickly or don’t even get started. Maybe you usually never get to those problems because students are working the pre-requisite basic skills. The word problems just seem to challenging and your students just don’t have the confidence to work through the challenge.

I know friend, I’ve been there. This is complex work to help our students build both the confidence and the math skills to work through problems with perseverance. I’m here to help you! This is a super quick episode, but if you want to know more go check out my teacher training on Word Problem Workshop MonaMath.com/enroll

Need a refresher on What are the Standards for Mathematical Practice (from the common core)  Go listen to episode #47 now! 

For the next several weeks we will be doing a mini series (every Wednesdays) on one of the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Be sure to come back each Wednesday! 

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. 

Want to know more about how to help your students achieve Math Proficiency everyday in math class? Grab my guide to engaging math discussions here MonaMath.com/discussions

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Math Proficiency can be defined by the Standards for Mathematical Practice 

As we continue to chat about math proficiency, let’s add the Standards for Mathematical Practice into the mix. In the previous episodes we’ve chatted about the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency, now let’s dive into the SMP!

In this episode you will learn:

• What the standards for mathematical practice are & are not 
• How we can use them to define proficiency
• Ways to incorporate Standards for Mathematical Practices into your teaching!

Does this sound like you?

As a teacher I was always so overwhelmed with how much information there is out there. It was so difficult to prioritize which was most important. I spent so much time learning about my curriculum I was never sure if I should be reading other sources, too. Let me tell you that the Standards for Mathematical Practice are worth your time. Spending just a few minutes to think about them will help you evaluate the structures of your classroom & your math block. In fact, that’s how I structured my math block– to reflect these practices.

Books Mentioned in the Episode: 

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 Orchestarting Math Discusions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl 

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

MonaMath.com/5-Strands 

Middle Web Article about moving from the “WHAT” to the “HOW” 

Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

SUPER helpful document from AchieveTheCore

Send me a DM on Instagram @HelloMonaMath 
I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback! 

Spread the word! We’re all looking for new ideas and to grow our practice! Share this podcast with your teacher bestie! 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

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Math Block is OFTEN a topic or question that gets brought up in my work with teachers. 

Are you always on the search for a math block sample? If you are wondering how to fit it all into your Math Block, then this episode is for you! How to include your Word Problem Workshop with your curriculum into your Math Block! 

In this episode we will chat about:

• the elements you need in your math block 
• a few sample schedules

Common Questions:

What do you include in your math time?
What is the most important things to include if I have limited time?
What about if I have more time?
I have a curriculum I can’t teach in the time I have to teach math, what do I do?
Do you have a math block sample I can look at?

If you have these questions or others, I totally understand. This struggle is REAL and just know you are not alone. In this episode we are going to scratch the surface. However, if you still have questions you can always reach out to me directly! On Instagram at @HelloMonaMath or by email HelloMonaMath@gmail.com

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Want to see a sample Math Block?  Grab it here MonaMath.com/mathblockfreebie

Related Blog Posts:
Math Vision 

Math Culture starts with Math Vision

Send me a DM on Instagram I LOVE chatting with people, so send me all your questions, comments and feedback! 

Tag me on Instagram @HelloMonaMath and let me know you’re listening! I love seeing what parts are resonating with you. 

I don’t want you to miss a thing! Be the first to know when a new episode is available by subscribing. 

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Word Problem Solving is a challenge in most math classrooms. Do your students struggle with word problem solving? If so, then you need to know about Word Problem Workshop!
You can find out more about Word Problem Workshop at MonaMath.com/enroll  & on this episode of Honest Math Chat!

Word Problem Solving is a challenge for everyone teaching math to children… that’s why I’ve worked on creating an instructional strategy that helps students problem solve everyday … it’s called Word Problem Workshop. 

In the Word Problem Workshop training you’ll learn how to teach your students using this instructional strategy- while planning less of what matters more. You’ll be confident in facilitating math discussions and productive struggle as you tailor your teaching points and questions to meet your students needs! 

In this episode we will honestly chat about:

• math problem solving strategies 
• what makes math instruction effective 
• the ways Word Problem Workshop engages students in authentic and deep problem solving, everyday 

You can find out more about Word Problem Workshop at MonaMath.com/enroll 

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

Math Proficiency

Book: 5 practices for Orchestrating productive mathematics discussions

Book: Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction 

Book: Principles to Actions Ensuring Mathematical Success for All

FREE Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group! 

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What is Productive Disposition as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down!

We are chatting (quickly) about: 

• what is Productive Disposition? 
• how can you help students develop Productive Disposition in math every day? 
• tips and strategies for your classroom 

Are you wondering What is Math Proficiency? What are the 5 Strands of Math Proficiency? 
Go and listen to episode #40 “What is Proficiency in Math?” 

Math Proficiency Podcast Series:

What is Math Proficiency?

Conceptual Understanding

Procedural Fluency

Strategic Competence

Adaptive Reasoning 

Productive Disposition

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. 

Want to know more about how to help your students achieve Maht Proficiency everyday in math class? I’m hosting a free training called,  3 Biggest Mistakes we Make when Teaching Word Problems Register at MonaMath.com/training 

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If you’re wondering how to build students’ ability with decomposing numbers, this is your episode. Students will need this skill for YEARS to come. So, in this episode we are chatting about simple activities and strategies to get your students decomposing numbers and building conceptual understanding!

Zeba @Kindergarten Cafe is sharing her 4 steps to helping students with Decomposition. The four steps Zeba shares can absolutely be applied to ANY grade level.

When your students struggle these four steps will help you! 

In this episode we will cover:

• 4 steps to helping students decompose numbers
• simple games & strategies to use for intervention
• how to incorporate questioning into play to help students develop math ideas

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Zeba’s Free Guide to work smarter not hard for small groups http://www.kindergartencafe.org/math 

Blog post from Zeba about Decomposition! 

Website http://www.kindergartencafe.org 

Instagram @kindergartencafe 

Splat : A great math game!

Other Episodes Mentioned: 

Procedural Fluency 

Conceptual Understanding 

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