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Should students be asked to memorize in math class? We followed up with three of our guests from Episode 2  Dr. Mandi Tolen, Dr. Raj Shah, and Liesl McConchie, and asked them questions from our listeners!

Resources Referenced in this Episode:

• Get Out of My House game from Michael Minas
• Follow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely Teaching
• Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Academy
• Follow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in Mind, Book: Brain-Based Learning
• Follow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent Math
• Both Raj & Liesl have online workshops on Grassroots Workshops

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Is a hotdog a sandwich? Does it matter what is inside? What if there is only one piece of bread? Is a hug a sandwich? Listen as our two father-daughter teams hope to sway you on the definition of a sandwich as they debate: Is a Hotdog a Sandwich?

Resources Referenced in this Episode:

• Kyle and Jon created Make Math Moments 
• Kyle and Jon host Making Math Moments podcast
• Makemathmoments on twitter
• Follow Jon on Twitter: @MrOrr_geek  
  • Math Before Bed -  https://mathbeforebed.com/  
  • Mr Orr is a Geek - https://mrorr-isageek.com/ 
• Follow Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearce
  • Math is Visual - https://mathisvisual.com/ 
  • Tap into Teen Minds - https://tapintoteenminds.com/ 
• Make Math Moments Facebook Group
• Justin Aion (@JustinAion) 
• and Shelby Strong (@Sneffleupagus) 
• Christopher Danielson @Trianglemancsd and Megan Parise Schmidt @Veganmathbeagle often seen in #sandwichchat
• Examples on luzniak.com
• Learn more about Chris’s debates from his Grassroots Workshops 

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**Go to luzniak.com/podcast to get information about how to make debate a part of your math classroom!

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Should students be allowed to use notes on a math test? Listen as two teams of students debate the pros and cons of using notes on tests. What is fair to have on a notecard? What types of assessments should have notes? Our guests hope to help you answer these questions as they debate this episode’s resolution: Let Them Use Notes!

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Should students be asked to memorize in math class? Listen as two teams of two–with Dr. Mandi Tolen, Dr. Raj Shah, Liesl McConchie, and Geoff Krall–debate the purpose and reality of memorization. How much or what should you have your students memorize? Our guests hope to help you answer that question as they debate this episode’s resolution: Stop making students memorize math!

Resources Referenced in this Episode:

• Building Fact Fluency by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zager 
• Prime Climb game - Math for Love
• Follow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely Teaching
• Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Academy
• Follow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in Mind
• Follow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent Math
• Both Raj & Liesl mentioned their courses on Grassroots Workshops
• Geoff Krall mentioned his book Necessary Conditions

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Welcome to the Great Trapezoid Debate! Listen as Zak Champagne and Shelby Strong debate the definition of a trapezoid. Are you #TeamInclusive or #TeamExclusive? Our guests dive into the details of the geometric definitions of quadrilaterals and discuss the importance of spending time in the nuance.

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Resources Referenced in this Episode:

• Chris Luzniak’s book Up for Debate! 
• An explanation of Oxford Style debate structure
• Berkeley Everett and his #TeamInclusive/#TeamExclusive shirts.
• NCTM Trapezoid Debate Session
• Follow Shelby on Twitter: @StrongerMath or @Sneffleupagus. Website: https://www.strongermath.com/ 
• Follow Zak on Twitter: @zakchamp, Website: www.zakchamp.com

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Welcome to the #DebateMath Podcast! Before our first episodes air, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves and share the ideas behind this podcast. Tune in to hear all about our plans and goals. We have an exciting season ahead!

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Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak.

Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.

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Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!