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Math is Figure-Out-Able with Pam Harris Pam Harris
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4.9 • 210 Ratings
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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 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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#MathStratChat - May 29, 2024
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 29, 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...
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Ep 206: Fraction Multiplication Part 1
This week we're kicking off our series on fraction multiplication! In this episode Pam and Kim describe a classroom's experience discovering unit fraction multiplication.Talking Points:We sometimes have to hear something multiple times for it to "click"What is 1/4 of 1/5?Suggestions for modeling fractions and whyLayers of ReunitizingHow memorized procedures can work against studentsExplicit teaching the use of a model is actually teaching a procedureHelp us reach 1 million downloads! Share th...
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#MathStratChat - May 22, 2024
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 22, 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...
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Ep 205: Beat the Calculator
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:...
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#MathStratChat - May 15, 2024
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...
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Ep 204: Building a Community
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: ...
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Best podcast for all mathers!
This podcast is a MUST for math educators and all those who want to “math” and develop their own numeracy. I walk away from each episode with new insights into my own numeracy and my own instructional practices as a math teacher! Pam and Kim have helped me become a better math teacher for my students!!! And best of all the journey continues!
Middle school math coach
I love your show! I’ve been waiting to be inspired and thanks to you I am now inspired to make some great changes to our program. I recommended it to our school district and asked them to consider using your strategies. I am so bummed I didn’t hear of you till last year but I’ve binge listened to 177 episodes starting last summer. I am using your strategies in my collaboration meetings but I have a senior staff and it is hard to convince them to change their practice. I am close to retirement and I’m determined to convince my staff if not the whole district to make math figuroutable. I think our kids would benefit so much from doing so. You guys are brilliant!