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 - February 18, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - February 18, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 18, 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 296: Live at NCTM Spring

    It's great to learn from other educators. In this episode, Pam and Kim relay their experience at NCTM Spring 2026, giving their unique perspective of modern teaching trends. Talking Points: The need to define the terms curriculum, resources, scope and sequence, standards, contentClarity before competence Mathematics as both a noun and a verbCaution around "research" and the "science of math" The micro-routine "Interpret with Intention"Different types of strategiesCheck out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    22 min
  3. #MathStratChat - February 11, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - February 11, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 11, 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

  4. 10 FEB

    Ep 295: Differentiating Problem Strings for your Grade Level: Over Subtraction

    How can you tweak a Problem String to work perfectly for your class? In this episode, Pam and Kim share a subtraction Problem String, and then unpack what changes they'd make for different audiences. Talking Points: A subtraction Problem String with the Over strategyThe purpose of "what could a Helper be"?When to provide a Helper problemAdult-ish Problem Strings can cover more contentMaking a Problem String appropriate for your grade levelLink to blog: Differentiating Problem Strings for Your Grade Level Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    23 min
  5. #MathStratChat - February 4, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - February 4, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 4, 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

  6. 3 FEB

    Ep 294: Introducing Logarithms

    Introducing new math concepts can be tricky. In this episode, Pam and Kim do a Problem String to introduce logarithms in a natural, figureoutable way. Talking Points Problem String to introduce students to logarithmsDifferences between logarithms and algorithmsRelationship between logarithms and exponentsDeveloping exponential equations Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    22 min
  7. #MathStratChat - January 28, 2026

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    #MathStratChat - January 28, 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 28, 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

  8. 27 ENE

    Ep 293: What Makes a Good Number Talk?

    Are your Number Talks purposeful? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the when, how, and why of Number Talks, which they call Problem Talks. Talking Points: Problem Talk vs. Problem StringWhen and why to use a Problem TalkExample Problem Talk of 15 x 36Deciding whose strategy to representProblem Talks are still instructionalHow many students to chooseChoosing a rich problem  For more about Problem Talks and Problem Strings, check out episodes 33 and 241.  Episode 33 , Episode 241 Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

    34 min
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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!

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  • Creador
    Pam Harris, Kim Montague
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    473
  • Clasificación
    Apto
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    © 2026 Math is Figure-Out-Able!
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