Honest Math Chat

By: Mona Iehl
  • Summary

  • Mona, of Mona Math, reveals the mysteries of how to teach elementary math even if you aren't a math person. Discover how you can develop a buzzing student led math classroom. We cover all things math identity, classroom culture, and student centered instructional practices to help you empower students to love and understanding math deeply.
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Episodes
  • 127: Classroom Management, an Interview with Jenna from That Strong Teacher
    Aug 26 2024

    Are you thinking through your classroom management strategies for the new school year? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today!

    Jenna shares practical tips so that you can feel confident in your classroom management. You will feel empowered to build strong classroom routines and relationships with your students after listening to this episode.

    In this episode we will chat about:

    1. How to build a strong classroom community (and Jenna's secret sauce!)
    2. Practical tips for classroom management (and what Jenna would tell newer teachers about management)
    3. Building a strong classroom management foundation at the beginning of the year and referring back to it often

    About our guest, Jenna:

    Jenna has been an elementary educator for 11 years in New York. She has taught second, third, and fourth grade and currently teaches second grade! Jenna wanted to be an educator since she was in second grade. She LOVES supporting educators through her Instagram platform, That Strong Teacher, where she helps teachers become strong and confident in classroom management.

    Connect with Jenna:

    • @Thatstrongteacher on IG
    • The Classroom Management Playbook

    You might also like:

    • 8 Ways to Build Math Classroom Community
    • 87: Why you need SEL in Math Problem Solving...Now!

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

    🤩 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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    34 mins
  • 126: The only classroom "rule" you need for classroom management in Math Class
    Aug 19 2024

    Have you been thinking about how to establish clear expectations and a strong foundation for classroom management this school year? I’m not a big fan of rules… and this rule is the best rule.

    On today's episode, I'm telling you about the only rule you need and how to use it.

    We're chatting about:

    • The one classroom rule that changed the game for me
    • Setting clear boundaries while preserving students' dignity in rule making
    • How this rule is equitable, responsive, and provides ownership to students

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Love and Logic
    • How to Create a Love and Logic Classroom blog post
    • Episode 75: Proactive Classroom management tips in 4 steps
    • 8 Ways to Build Math Classroom Community

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

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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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    13 mins
  • 125: 3 Mistakes to Avoid when Planning for the Year
    Aug 12 2024

    Are you thinking about planning out your school year?

    On this episode, we’re going to talk about how to plan for your year that includes more than just your scope and sequence.

    We chat about these 3 planning mistakes and what to do instead:

    • Focusing on the wrong content
    • Misunderstanding "rigor"
    • Leaving conceptual understanding till the end once kids “get the procedures”

    Links mentioned in the episode:

    • Planning for a Year of Math ($27 PD)
    • Major math work for each grade level (achievethecore.org)
    • Rigor in Mathematics

    ➡️ What do you think of when you hear the word "rigor?" - Send me your thoughts on IG @hellomonamath

    🤩 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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    13 mins

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