Honest Math Chat

40 What is Proficiency in Math?

February 06, 2023 Mona, Elementary Math Teacher & Coach Season 1 Episode 40

Proficiency in math is something we talk a lot about in education, but do we actually know what it means? In the report Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics the authors offer up a definition of Math Proficiency called "The 5 Strands of Math Proficiency". It is depicted as a rope with 5 strands. In this episode we will break down what math proficiency is and how we can help our students be proficient in math. 

In this episode we will honestly chat about:

  • The problem in America with Math Proficiency
  • A definition of Proficiency in Math 
  • The 5 Strands of Math Proficiency

Continue the learning at monamath.com/community monamath.com/ebook monamath.com/discussion to grab your free guide. 

🚃 Fun fact!! I live in Chicago, right next to the train. You'll hear it a few times in the recording 🚂

Links Mentioned in the Episode: 

🤍 Adding it Up  (BOOK)

🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions 

Let’s Connect on Instagram @HelloMonaMath I LOVE chatting with listeners. Send me a DM and let me know you’re listening. 

Looking for a community of like minded math educators? Join The Math Teacher Collaborative Facebook Group



🤩 Math Word Problem Workshop

Save time and energy by planning a simple daily routine that increases student engagement, problem solving, & math proficiency!

When you join the Math Word Problem Workshop, I'll show you how to...

  • engage every student in problem solving, daily.
  • create a daily structure that allows students to collaborate, reflect, take risks, and use mistakes as opportunities.
  • a system to plan for problem solving, simply and efficiently.
  • confidently facilitate a students lead problem solving workshop

Join today by clicking HERE!


Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are always open @hellomonamath