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If you've ever scrolled past a flawless math lesson on Instagram and thought, “That could never be me,” this episode is for you. Host Mona—former teacher, math coach, and author of the upcoming Word Problem Workshop—gets real about what it actually takes to be a great math teacher. Spoiler: it’s not perfection or having all the answers. It’s creating the space for your students to think.

🎧 Ready to change the way you think about teaching math? You’ll want to hear this one.

📥 Enroll now at monamath.com/wpwteacher

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📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

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Hey teacher friend! Have you ever stared at your math curriculum thinking, “This is... fine, I guess?” You don’t hate it—but it’s definitely not lighting a fire for student thinking. In this episode, Mona, a math coach and author, shares why the curriculum you already have might just be your biggest asset—if you know how to use it differently.

🛠️ The How: 3 Shifts You Can Make Right Away

1. Start with One Word Problem
Instead of overwhelming students with a page full of problems, choose one rich task and let them grapple. This builds stamina and confidence.

2. Change the Order, Not the Content
If your materials start with a formal algorithm, flip it! Let students explore their own strategies first, then connect to the textbook method.

3. Use Your Curriculum as a Launchpad, Not a Script
Highlight one problem and ask, “What thinking could this spark?” Rethink it as a conversation starter, not just a checkbox.

These small but powerful shifts will help you transform your existing materials into meaningful, student-centered lessons—without needing a single new purchase.

🎧 Final CTA: Learn to Use What You Have—Starting This Summer

Ready to make this vision a reality? Join me in the Word Problem Workshop Teacher Training. For just $77 (until tomorrow!), you’ll learn how to transform your current curriculum into a student-centered routine you’ll use all year long.

You’ll get:
🎥 On-demand video training
📁 Done-for-you templates
📚 A full year of word problems
💬 Ongoing support all summer long

👉 Grab your spot HERE before the price increases.
Still not sure? DM me on Instagram @hellomonamath and we’ll figure it out together.

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!

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In this episode, we unpack a big question: What’s your vision for math classrooms? From years of visiting classrooms and leading professional development, our guest shares a powerful answer rooted in three values: joy, curiosity, and teacher sustainability. This isn’t just an ideal—it’s a framework leaders and teachers can work toward right now.

🛠️ Try These 3 Professional Learning Moves That Actually Work

Ready to lead transformative PD in your building? Here are three things you can try right away:

1. Attend PD yourself—model what it looks like to learn and grow.
2. Embrace curiosity—read, ask questions, and lead with an asset-based mindset.
3. Share what’s working—create in-house PD by spotlighting great teaching and inviting others to observe.

These strategies don’t cost much—but they make a big difference in staff morale, classroom quality, and student outcomes.

🎧 Ready to Reimagine Your Vision for Math Classrooms?

If this episode sparked a fresh perspective on what’s possible in your school or district, don’t stop here.
👉 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts
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Let’s keep building classrooms where everyone wants to stay.

📒 Word Problem Workshop BOOK coming later this year!

Create a classroom of problem solvers with this 5 step daily routine. Through diving deeply into one problem each day you can increase student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

You don't have to wait for the book...

Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

I'll show you how to...

• engage every student in daily problem solving
• utilize a proven routine that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
• confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today right HERE!