Mona Iehls own transformation as a math teacher serves as inspiration and encouragement for teachers who are committed to enriching the mathematics learning experiences of their students. The five steps of the Word Problem Workshop (WPW), along with the norms and practices for building community, provide a guide for creating classrooms where students think, reason, and solve problems. The examples bring WPW to life and help teachers imagine what their own classroom could become. A must have for any elementary teacher ready for a change!
Peg Smith, Professor Emerita, University of Pittsburgh and Co-author of 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions
Every math educator needs a copy of Word Problem Workshop! In this insightful book, Mona Iehl provides clear, actionable steps for fostering a community of problem solvers in the math classroom. Through compelling classroom stories, she showcases students deeply engaged in mathematical reasoning, discussion, and reflection. This will be my go-to resource as a coach supporting teachers in creating meaningful problem-solving experiences for their students!
Nicora Placa, Associate Professor at Hunter College and Author of 6 Tools for Collaborative Mathematics Coaching
In/Word Problem Workshop, Mona draws on her extensive teaching experience and deep pedagogical knowledge to explore how we can create math classrooms where problem-solving builds both understanding and community. With practical strategies and an emphasis on connection, Mona empowers teachers to shift from rescuing students from struggle to embracing the power of their ideas.
Aubrey Wilk, Executive Director at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
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