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.
Math Chat
Why Repeating Students Is Killing Your Math Discussions
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What if one of the most common teaching habits is actually training students not to listen?
In this episode, we unpack why repeating students during math discussions can quietly kill engagement and what to do instead to build stronger, more meaningful math conversations.
What You’ll Learn
- Why repeating students reduces student-to-student listening
- The hidden reason students disengage during math share time
- How to use revoicing to shift responsibility back to students
- Simple ways to increase engagement during math discussions
- What it really means to facilitate thinking instead of leading it
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