Spoiler alert… you’re not the only expert in the room. So, how do we create classroom communities that includes and values each member’s expertise? In this episode, I’m sharing my NCTM session with you on empowering learners through math discourse.

On Today’s Episode, You’re Not the Only Expert in the Room:

• How to partner with our students in math discussions to leverage each student’s insights
• Strategies for teachers to use to build a strong math culture that supports mathematical discourse
• 3 student stories and examples of strategies I used to empower them to engage in math discussions

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Word Problem Workshop
• Cultivating Mathematical Hearts by Maria del Rosario Zavala, Julia Maria Aguirre
• A quote from an article titled “Student Representations at the Center: Promoting Classroom Equity” by Imm, Stylianou, and Chae 2008
• Choosing to See By Pamela Seda & Kyndall Brown
• My example video with Nairobi
• Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

While take a break from the podcast to write my book, enjoy these episodes: 

• Episode 85 with John SanGiovanni 
• Episodes 93 & 96 with Peter Liljedahl 
• Episode 73 Best First Week Activities (you can do these anytime) 
• Episode 107 Math Discussions: 3 Ways to Get Students Engaged 
• Episode 102: Talk less so students will talk more 
• Episode 97: 6 Ways to Love Teaching Math 
• Episode 82: Say This to Parents to Explain “New Math” 
• Episode 2: What is Student Centered Math (A look inside my classroom) 

 Math Word Problem Workshop

Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I’ll show you how to…

• engage every student in problem solving, daily.
• create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today by clicking HERE!

Have Questions? My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

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How do we get students to show their reasoning in our math classroom community? On today’s episode, I’m sharing about a simple way to build community & student confidence with a simple lesson plan straight from my favorite research based instructional practice… Word Problem Workshop!

On This Episode of How to Get Students to SHOW Their Reasoning:

• What is a math community & why it matters 
• The elements of the lesson plan 
• How each element builds an essential skill for our students’ Social Emotional Development!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Guide to Engaging Math Discussion
• Word Problem Workshop
• 110: Building Thinking Classroom with Maegan Giroux

 Math Word Problem Workshop

Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I’ll show you how to…

• engage every student in problem solving, daily.
• create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today by clicking HERE!

Have Questions? My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

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Are your students thinking deeply about math concepts? Today we are talking about having research-based instructional strategies for math to create student-centered classrooms. 

On Today’s Episode, Are your students thinking? How do you know?

• Why research based instruction matters
• The research Word Problem Workshop is based on 
• How you can have peace of mind knowing that the strategies and routines you are using in your classroom are based on research

You might also like:

• 5 Steps to a Student Centered Math Class
• Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction
• 124: Word Problem Workshop – What is it & Why you need it this school year

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 Math Word Problem Workshop

Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I’ll show you how to…

• engage every student in problem solving, daily.
• create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today by clicking HERE!

Have Questions? My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

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What math intervention programs actually work? This is one of the questions I get asked the most and today I’m excited to chat about all things math interventions with my friend, Juliana!

On Today’s Episode 3 Reasons Why Math Intervention Programs Don’t Work:

• Having high expectations of our students
• The important piece math intervention curriculums miss 
• Just in time approaches to math interventions

Links Mentioned in this Episode about Math Intervention Programs:

• 8 Ways to Build Math Classroom Community
• 90: Math Trauma and What to Do About It
• 49: 3 Expectations & “Just in Time Supports” in Math 

Connect with Juliana: 

• @collaborated.with.juliana on Instagram
• http://www.collaboratedwithjuliana.com
• Juliana’s book: Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework to Engage Students Who Struggle

 Math Word Problem Workshop

Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I’ll show you how to…

• engage every student in problem solving, daily.
• create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today by clicking HERE!
Have Questions? My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath

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