Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Pam Harris, Kim Montague

Math teacher educator Pam Harris and her cohost Kim Montague answer the question: If not algorithms, then what? Join them for ~15-30 minutes every Tuesday as they cast their vision for mathematics education and give actionable items to help teachers teach math that is Figure-Out-Able. See www.MathisFigureOutAble.com for more great resources!

  1. #MathStratChat - June 3, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - June 3, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on June 3, 2026.  Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.  Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation. Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

    5 min

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    Ep 311: Best of K-2

    Shout out to our K-2 teacher friends! Let's take a peek at some important conversations Pam and Kim have had over the years, just for you. Talking Points:  Ep 16 - Names of TeensEp 85 - Moving Past Counting Ep 195 - Main Strategies for 1st GradeEp 281 - How Strategies Grow UpCheck out Pam's Books Math is FigureOutAble Blog Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    24 min
  3. #MathStratChat - May 27, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - May 27, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 27, 2026.  Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.  Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation. Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

    4 min

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    Ep 310: More On Letting The Students Play

    How would you describe the difference between a classroom that emphasizes memorization and a classroom that develops mathematical reasoning? In this episode, Pam and Kim wrestle with an analogy for math classrooms. Talking Points: Importance of letting students play with what they know to learn the real game of mathThe significance of choice in math classPitfalls of labeling students Value of providing equal opportunities in math classWhat does "natural talent" mean in math?Math is FigureOutAble Blog: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/blog Check out Pam's Books Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    32 min
  5. #MathStratChat - May 20, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - May 20, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 20, 2026.  Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.  Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation. Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

    3 min

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    Ep 309: Classroom Takeaways: Aha Moments, Math Trauma, Differentiation, Tasks

    What benefits have you found from teaching reasoning and mathing in your classroom? In this episode, Pam shares with Kim things she learned in her recent trip to South Korea. Talking Points Learning with your studentsImportance of turn and talks to capture internal "aha" momentsValue of vulnerability and openness in the classroomMath content vs math content for teachingHow open-ended problems and real math-ing naturally differentiates Math is FigureOutAble Blog: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/blog Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    27 min
  7. #MathStratChat - May 13, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - May 13, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 3, 2026.  Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies. Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation. Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

    5 min

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    Ep 308: Fraction Multiplication, What?!

    Can your students confidently reason about fraction multiplication? In this episode, Pam and Kim facilitate a Problem String that develops two strategies for fraction multiplication and discuss the thoughts that went into designing the string. Talking Points: #TryThisTuesday and #TryThisThursdayScaling with fractionsBuilding fraction relationshipsGoal of math is to build mathematical reasoning, not just get answers.Reasoning is the reason!Designing Problem Strings for multiple outcomesMath is FigureOutAble Blog: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/blog Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    20 min
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Descrizione

Math teacher educator Pam Harris and her cohost Kim Montague answer the question: If not algorithms, then what? Join them for ~15-30 minutes every Tuesday as they cast their vision for mathematics education and give actionable items to help teachers teach math that is Figure-Out-Able. See www.MathisFigureOutAble.com for more great resources!

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Pam Harris, Kim Montague
  • Anni di attività
    2020 - 2026
  • Puntate
    503
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Math is Figure-Out-Able!
  • Sito web del podcast
    Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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