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 adding to your plate — without seeing deeper learning stick. In this episode, Mona Iehl shares how she stopped the cycle of piling on and started using a student-centered math approach that truly transformed her classroom.
🔄 Ready to Shift? Here’s How to Make It Happen
You don’t need a new curriculum—you need a new lens. Here are Mona’s three actionable tips to shift from an add-on mindset to a student-centered math approach:
- Ask yourself: Does this help students think?
If it’s busy work, skip it. If it builds reasoning, keep it. - Look for overlap, not extras.
Use new strategies that align with what you're already doing—not that compete with it. - Give yourself permission to pass.
Just because it’s trendy doesn’t mean it fits your teaching style or your students’ needs.
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