171: Step 3 Word Problem Workshop - Share

Episode 171 of the Math Chat podcast, hosted by Mona Iehl, titled "171: Step 3 Word Problem Workshop - Share" was published on September 22, 2025 and runs 10 minutes.

September 22, 2025 ·10m · Math Chat

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Summary

Send us Fan Mail Does your math class feel like only a handful of students ever raise their hands while the rest stay silent? Or maybe your students avoid sharing out of fear of being wrong? You’re not alone—many teachers face this challenge. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Step 3 of Word Problem Workshop: the Share, and how it can transform your math classroom into a motivated community of problem-solvers. When I taught both 1st and 5th grade, I noticed the same pattern—students hesita...

Episode Description

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Does your math class feel like only a handful of students ever raise their hands while the rest stay silent? Or maybe your students avoid sharing out of fear of being wrong? You’re not alone—many teachers face this challenge. In today’s episode, we’re diving into Step 3 of Word Problem Workshop: the Share, and how it can transform your math classroom into a motivated community of problem-solvers.

When I taught both 1st and 5th grade, I noticed the same pattern—students hesitated to share their thinking. Younger students often relied on a few eager classmates, while older students were afraid of being wrong. This episode starts with that familiar struggle and sets the stage for why Step 3 is such a game changer.

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