Honest Math Chat

106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math

April 01, 2024 Mona Iehl
106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math
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Honest Math Chat
106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math
Apr 01, 2024
Mona Iehl

Are you an upper grade teacher that is struggling to help your students engage with math meaningfully and build an understanding of math concepts?? Things like multiplying or dividing fractions. If so, this is the podcast episode for you!

Even if you aren't struggling, you will love my chat with Brittany who is the teacher behind Mix and Math. She is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach.

You will feel empowered after you listen to today's episode with Brittany. 

In this episode we will chat about: 

  • using representation in math
  • changing the culture of using manipulatives in the math classroom
  • types of representation 

About our guest, Brittany Hege

Brittany Hege is a math educator who has worked with students and teachers in both upper elementary and middle grades. She holds a master's degree in Elementary Mathematics Education and is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach. Brittany believes in the power of experiencing math through hands-on work and uses her platform, Mix and Math, to equip upper elementary teachers with the knowledge and confidence to inspire a generation of empowered math learners. 

 
💻 Brittany Hege
Website

Links:

¼
How to Teach Multiplying Fractions with Pattern Blocks - YouTube Training

📧 Click
HERE to Opt In to Newsletter

📕 Book Study Club with Brittany on Facebook

📘 Mathemetize It! 

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

Show Notes

Are you an upper grade teacher that is struggling to help your students engage with math meaningfully and build an understanding of math concepts?? Things like multiplying or dividing fractions. If so, this is the podcast episode for you!

Even if you aren't struggling, you will love my chat with Brittany who is the teacher behind Mix and Math. She is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach.

You will feel empowered after you listen to today's episode with Brittany. 

In this episode we will chat about: 

  • using representation in math
  • changing the culture of using manipulatives in the math classroom
  • types of representation 

About our guest, Brittany Hege

Brittany Hege is a math educator who has worked with students and teachers in both upper elementary and middle grades. She holds a master's degree in Elementary Mathematics Education and is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach. Brittany believes in the power of experiencing math through hands-on work and uses her platform, Mix and Math, to equip upper elementary teachers with the knowledge and confidence to inspire a generation of empowered math learners. 

 
💻 Brittany Hege
Website

Links:

¼
How to Teach Multiplying Fractions with Pattern Blocks - YouTube Training

📧 Click
HERE to Opt In to Newsletter

📕 Book Study Club with Brittany on Facebook

📘 Mathemetize It! 

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