Math is Figure-Out-Able with Pam Harris Pam Harris

When should students use calculators? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how to help students determine when and for what reasons to turn to technology.Talking PointsHelp students learn judicious use of technologyGreat game: Beat the CalculatorDo you know enough to put that in your calculator?What about competition?What about speed?An easy extension for Beat the CalculatorHelp us reach 1 million downloads! Share the podcast with a friend!Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram:...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 15, 2024. 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: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all o...

Is your classroom a place where students' thinking is valued? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss building a healthy classroom culture.Talking Points:Know your content, but also know your kidsMe versus us statements Walking the line of planning for the community and being part of the communityA great place to start is recognizing 'hidden' studentsNames are important, learn them, use themHelp us reach 1 million downloads! Share the podcast with a friend!Check out our social mediaTwitter: ...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 8, 2024. 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: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of...

What kind of instructional routines should you use in your classroom? In this episode Pam and Kim describe why instructional routines are useful and what makes some of their favorites shine.Talking Points:Unlocking creativity and reasoning with routineContent flexibility within routinesThe downside to one and done routinesHow to decide which routines are worth establishingWhat makes Problem Strings a great routineAre games routines?Each of our 3 favorite routinesHelp us reach 1 million downlo...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 1, 2024. 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: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of...