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What if the questions you ask in math class could be the key to unlocking deeper thinking and real understanding? Today, we’re diving into the one question teachers ask me all the time: “What do I ask to get my students to explain their thinking?”

Let’s turn those blank stares into lightbulb moments.

🎧 Episode Summary

In this episode, Mona breaks down the 7 types of questions that spark rich math talk and deeper understanding during Word Problem Workshop. You’ll learn:

• Why the right questions matter more than the right answers
• How to stop students from grabbing numbers and start thinking critically
• Go-to examples you can use in your next lesson

Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or math specialist, this episode will leave you feeling energized and ready to shift the way your students think, solve, and reflect.

✨ Resources and Links Mentioned:

🎯 Main Freebie: 35 Questions
📅 Mini Workshop: Word Problem Workshop

📲 Stay Connected

👉 Follow me on Instagram: @monamath
🌐 Visit my website: monamath.com

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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!

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Word Problem Workshop Online Course is avaliable now!

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• 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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Ever asked a math question and been met with total silence? Or felt like only a few kids are driving the whole conversation? You’re not alone — and today we’re fixing it.

In this episode, Mona dives into the subtle mistakes that can shut down rich math discussions — and the practical shifts that can turn things around.

You’ll learn:
✅ What common habits unintentionally stifle student thinking
✅ Why these missteps matter more than you think
✅ Small, doable tweaks to spark deeper conversations

Whether you’re a K–6 math teacher, instructional coach, or administrator, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to lead powerful discussions where every student thinks, listens, and learns.

✨ Resources and Links Mentioned:

• 🎯 [Main CTA]: Grab the Word Problem Workshop book + training here: monamath.com/book/
• 📌 Check out the full episode notes + practical tools at: monamath.com/podcast
• 🎥 Want to see the discussion structures in action? Explore the WPW Teacher Training.

📲 Stay Connected:

• Follow me on Instagram: @monamath
• Visit the website: monamath.com

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Thanks for hanging out with me on Math Chat — let’s keep building classrooms full of problem-solvers! ✨

📒 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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You don’t need a full-on classroom overhaul to start seeing change. In this episode, we’re talking about the “pebbles” — those small irritations or roadblocks in math class — and how you can start removing them with intentional, doable steps.

🎙️ Episode Overview

In this episode, Jon and Kyle chat about what’s really getting in the way of change in the classroom. You’ll learn how to identify your “pebbles,” what steps you can take to shift your teaching, and why your system might be working exactly as it’s designed — for better or worse.

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this conversation will leave you feeling reflective and ready to make meaningful tweaks in your teaching journey.

✨ Make Math Moments with Jon and Kyle

• 💻 https://makemathmoments.com/
• 🎙️ Spotify
• ⭐️ YouTube

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• Follow on Instagram: [@hellomonamath]
• Visit the website: [monamath.com]

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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

Join today right HERE!