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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 13 MIN

150: 35 Questions to Get Students Thinking in Math Class

from Math Chat · host Mona Iehl

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 SummaryIn 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 answersHow to stop students from grabbing numbers and start thinking criticallyGo-to examples you can use in your next lessonWhether 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❤️ Like What You Heard?Don’t forget to subscribe to the Math Chat Podcast so you never miss an episode. If this episode helped you, leave a quick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review—it means the world and helps more teachers find us!

Send us Fan Mail 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: ...

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