Math Chat

153: What to Do When Kids Don’t Want to Think in Math Class

16 Jun 2025

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Send us a textEver poured your heart into a math lesson only to hear a groan or a “Can’t you just tell us how to do it?” from your students? You’re not alone. In this episode, Mona—a former teacher turned math coach—dives into what’s really behind those reactions and how to shift them.Ready to turn things around? Mona shares three actionable routines straight from her Word Problem Workshop that help kids engage, take risks, and actually enjoy thinking in math:Start with the Grapple – Let kids wrestle with one rich word problem—no hints, just space to think.Show Your Thinking – Use visuals and whiteboards to highlight the process, not just the final answer.Celebrate Multiple Strategies – Use student sharing time to explore the diversity of ideas, not just the “correct” one.👉 Explore the course at monamath.com/wpw👋 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingIf this episode gave you a new perspective on what to do when kids don’t want to think in math class, share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review—it helps more teachers find actionable support. And don’t forget to DM Mona on Instagram @hellomonamath—she’d love to hear how your students are showing up in math right now!

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Math Chat

153: What to Do When Kids Don’t Want to Think in Math Class

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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