Math is Figure-Out-Able, but surely there are some parts that are only memorizable, right? In this episode Pam and Kim parse out the difference between social knowledge and logical mathematical knowledge. They explain how knowing the difference can help determine how we teach the content.
Talking Points:What is the difference between social and logical knowledge?What are some examples for elementary and higher math?How should we teach social knowledge?How should we teach logical knowledge?Is there an occasion where wait time is not helpful?

Ep 17: Social vs Logical Knowledge

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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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 24, 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: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education 
 Want more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

#MathStratChat - April 24, 2024

Got questions about the Math Is Figureoutable movement? In this lightning round episode, Pam and Kim answer questions and address misconceptions they've heard people have.
Talking Points:
Is it only about Problem Strings?Does math-ing have be done in all in your head?Is "one and done" desirable?Are we doing "Pam Harris Math"?Are algorithms bad?Is Math is Figuroutable appropriate for all grades K-12?Is Math is Figuroutable only numeracy?Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

Ep 201: Clearing Up Misconceptions

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 17, 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: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

 Want more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

#MathStratChat - April 17, 2024

We're so excited to celebrate our 200th episode with you! In this episode Pam and Kim change up their intro and discuss how the things they've learned continue to shape how they spread the Math is FigureOutAble movement today.
Talking Points:
200 Episodes!!!Is the math mathing?Pam, a former mimickerPerspectives versus distortionsKim, a reasoner who can now share her thinkingAlgorithms are amazing historical feats, but not good teaching tools!The reason for math classCheck out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC  


Ep 200: Mathematicians or Math-ers?

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 10, 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: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education 
 Want more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

Ep 17: Social vs Logical Knowledge

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