Math Chat
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 220 episodes
Math Chat
Latest Episodes
202: The Problem With Gamifying Math (And What Actually Helps Students Learn)
Right now, gamified math platforms are everywhere—and yes, they can feel like a lifesaver. Students are engaged, they’re excited, and for a moment, it feels like learning is happening seamlessly through technology in math classrooms. How...
•
Episode 202
•
8:40
201: Why Word Problems Feel Hard Even When Students Know the Math
Many teachers have experienced this exact moment. Students can add, subtract, and multiply during a lesson, but the moment they see a word problem, everything seems to unravel. In this episode, we explore why word problems in math often ...
•
Episode 201
•
10:26
200: I Still Believe This after 200 episodes! & 🎁 a free Gift
Reaching 200 episodes of the Math Chat is more than a milestone—it’s a movement. For two hundred conversations, we’ve challenged the idea that math is just memorizing steps and instead focused on building thinkers through meaningful math word p...
•
Episode 200
•
8:33
199: Instructional Nudges, Interview with Sam Otten
Dr. Samuel Otten brings deep expertise and practical insight into helping teachers strengthen mathematical practices in math classrooms. With advanced degrees from Michigan State University and roots at Grand Valley State University, his...
•
Episode 199
•
44:42
198: Why Math Coaches are the Key to Sustainable Change
If sustainable change in math instruction were simply about trying harder, most teachers would already be there. In this episode, Mona names a truth many educators feel but rarely say out loud: lasting instructional change doesn’t come f...
•
Episode 198
•
8:30