Honest Math Chat Podcast
1) 168: Step 1 WPW - Launch Word Problems So Every Student Can Start Solving
Send us a text It’s a common belief: “My students can’t read, so they need to master simple math first before tackling word problems.” But what if this thinking is actually holding students back? In t...Show More
2) 167: Go Slow to Go Fast - How Word Problem Workshop Transforms Math Proficiency
Send us a text You’ve probably heard the saying “Go slow to go fast” — but what does that actually look like in a math classroom? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges teachers...Show More
3) 166: Kickstarting Problem Solving from Day One
Send us a text It’s back-to-school season, and if you’re running on caffeine and sheer willpower, this episode is for you. The copy machine is acting up, your prep time is shrinking, and yet—you’re sl...Show More
4) 165: Changing the ‘I’m Bad at Math’ Mindset—One Task at a Time
Send us a text If you’ve ever had a student say, “I’m just not a math person”, you know how powerful that belief can be. Math identity—how students see themselves in relation to math—can either open t...Show More
5) 164: Classroom Routines Made Easy
Send us a text Starting the school year can feel overwhelming—but what if teaching routines didn’t have to be boring? In this episode, I’m showing you how to set up essential classroom routines and bu...Show More
6) 163: Student Led & Self–Regulated (3 Management Tips Inside)
Send us a text If your math block feels more like crowd control than joyful problem solving, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how proactive math classroom management strategies can help yo...Show More
7) 162: More Isn’t the Answer
Send us a text Have you ever felt like every new math strategy or program is just more to juggle? From colorful problem-solving cards to trendy new resources, it's easy to feel like you're constantly ...Show More
8) 161: Vanessa - The Math GuRu
Send us a text What do horoscopes and homework have in common? More than you think—especially in the world of inclusive math education. In this episode, Mona sits down with Vanessa Vakharia, aka The M...Show More
9) 160: The Math Block — A Mindset Shift for Fitting It All In
Send us a text Have you ever stared at your lesson plans, pacing guide, and testing calendar and wondered: How am I supposed to fit all of this in? If so, this episode was made for you. Host Mona Iehl...Show More
10) 159: One Problem, Many Levels - How to Differentiate Without 5 Versions of the Lesson
Send us a text If you're trying to reach every student by creating multiple versions of your math lesson—this episode is for you. Host Mona Iehl, math coach and creator of Word Problem Workshop, shows...Show More