179: Behind the Scenes of Writing Word Problem Workshop

Episode 179 of the Math Chat podcast, hosted by Mona Iehl, titled "179: Behind the Scenes of Writing Word Problem Workshop" was published on October 20, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.

October 20, 2025 ·25m · Math Chat

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Summary

Send us Fan Mail So, I’m sitting here with my coffee, reflecting on how surreal it feels that Word Problem Workshop is finally a real book — something teachers can actually hold in their hands. Before it hits shelves, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of how it came to life: the “why,” the “how,” and the “who” behind every page. If you’ve ever felt like your students just don’t get it, this episode — and this book — are for you. 🔗 Ready to Dive In? If you’ve ever watched your students gr...

Episode Description

Send us Fan Mail

So, I’m sitting here with my coffee, reflecting on how surreal it feels that Word Problem Workshop is finally a real book — something teachers can actually hold in their hands. Before it hits shelves, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of how it came to life: the “why,” the “how,” and the “who” behind every page. If you’ve ever felt like your students just don’t get it, this episode — and this book — are for you.

🔗 Ready to Dive In?

If you’ve ever watched your students groan at a word problem — this book is for you.
👉 Tune in to the full episode to hear the behind-the-scenes story of Word Problem Workshop and how it can transform your teaching.

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