Finding a fraction of something can be a tricky concept. In this episode Pam and Kim run through two strings that help reason about using fractions as operators.
Talking Points:How are unit fractions related like halves, fourth and eighths? Scaling and Over Strategy with unit fractionsFractions as operatorsWhy is scaling a unit fractions critical? Knowing that three fourths is the same as three 1/4s? Knowing non-unit fractions from fractions is a precursor.Thinking of fractions only as part-whole is not sufficient. A different problem string using the operator meaning of fractions.Check out our social media
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Ep 189: The Operator Meaning of Fractions

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 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: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education 
 Want more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts! Register for the FREE Math is FigureOutAble Challenge: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/challenge

#MathStratChat - May 1, 2024

All students can learn more math when it is taught as figure-out-able! In this episode Pam and Kim wade into trigonometry and make sense of it as they go.
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Making sense of Pi and angle measure of a circleDefining radiansUnderstanding the unit circleA Problem String using a unit circleThe importance of modelingI Have, You Need with angles Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC  Register for the FREE Math is FigureOutAble Challenge: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/challenge

Ep 202: You Could Have Understood Trigonometry (Radian Measure)

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! Register for the FREE Math is FigureOutAble Challenge: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/challenge

#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.
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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  Register for the FREE Math is FigureOutAble Challenge: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/challenge

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! Register for the FREE Math is FigureOutAble Challenge: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/challenge

Ep 189: The Operator Meaning of Fractions

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