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

We are chatting (quickly) about: 

• what is Strategic Competency?
• how can you help students develop strategic competency 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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What is procedural fluency as it relates to math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down!

We are chatting (quickly) about: 

• what is procedrual? 
• how can you help students develop procedural fluency in math? 
• tips and strategies for your classroom 

What is Math Proficiency & How does it relate to Procedural Fluency?

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?”

You might also like the Blog Post, “What is Student Centered Math?

Math Proficiency Series:

What is Math Proficiency?

Conceptual Understanding

Procedural Fluency

Strategic Competence

Adaptive Reasoning

Productive Disposition

Research & Resources:
Adding it Up Helping Children Learn Mathematics  by National Research Council

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

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What is conceptual understandings in terms of math proficiency? On this mini math chat we will break it all down! 

• what is conceptual understanding? 
• how can you help students achieve conceptual understanding in math? 
• 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?” 

In these Mini Math Chats you can expect quick & actionable episodes full of ideas to implement in your classroom today. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File

More episodes in the Math Proficiency Series:

What is Math Proficiency?

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Black Mathematicians can be role models for our students. Do you have a plan to celebrate Black Mathematicians in Math Class as a part of Black History Month? On this episode I’ll help you create a plan for honoring and elevating the voices of Black Mathematicians in your Math Class.

In this episode we will honestly chat about:

• how representation can help students feel more connected to your community
• a sense of belonging and safety is essential to math class
• a plan for honor Black Mathematicians this month & every month

Continue the learning at monamath.com/community, monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab your free guide. 

Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You’ll hear it a few times in the recording

Resources Mentioned in the Episode: 

Swoosh (Story of Lonnie Johnson) 

The Girl with the Mind for Math (Story of Raye Montague) 

Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Other Blog Posts about Mathematicians:

Using Quotes to Teach Black History Leaders

Black History Figures that Empower Math Students

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Play this biography aloud for your class and share David Blackwell’s story! 

Purchase the printed version of this biography (along with a lesson plan, graphic organizer, and more) at MonaMath.com/shop (search David Blackwell) or click here 

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Black Famous Mathematicians Posters  are a big hit year round to awareness of what real life mathematicians do and say! 

Find out more ways to use Mathematician quotes to inspire your mathematicians here.

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