Using strategies to solve problems sounds good, but what if my students don't know the basics? In this episode, Pam and Kim dispel the myth that "the basics" needed for mimicking algorithms are the same as the fundamentals for math-ing.

Talking Points

• The limitations of rote memorization and the benefits of strategic thinking
• The challenges of shifting away from traditional math teaching methods
• Redefining what constitutes "basic math knowledge"
• "The basics" needed for mimicking algorithms are not the same as "the basics" for math-ing.
• Students need to understand underlying properties and relationships rather than isolated facts
• Putting algorithms before reasoning gatekeeps who gets to reason

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