One of our most requested topics! In this episode Pam and Kim discuss integer multiplication without mismatching rules or randomly switching signs. 

Talking Points:

• Whole number multiplication strategies + meaning of integers leads to integer multiplication.
• The meaning of integers (See episodes 169, 181, 182, 183, 186)
• An integer multiplication Problem String and how to model 
• Important noticings about modeling and context
• The importance of distance, reflection and opposites
• The importance of equivalence and commutative property

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 29, 2025. 

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Is mathing just about allowing students to solve problems their way? Aren't Probem Strings and Problem Talks really just the same routine? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how Problem Strings move beyond Problem Talks to develop student's mathematical reasoning at a more sophisticated level.
Talking Points:

• Example of a Problem Talk
• What do we gain from Problem Talks?
• Example of a Problem String
• Problem Strings are more focused conversations 
• Problems Strings allow for constant feedback, a high dose of patterning

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 22, 2025. 

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Math may be figureoutable, but communication can be tricky! In this episode Pam and Kim discuss things to consider in order to be clear in the message we send when we speak about mathematics education.
Talking Points:
Duking it out!

• Are algorithms fake math?
• A better word than mathing?
• What do mathematicians think about algorithms?
• Do the math in mathematics education discussions so we have a common experience.

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 15, 2025. 

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People across the world are changing math education. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the documentary Counted Out that they were fortunate to see. They spotlight some of the thoughts of a few of the great researchers and add their thoughts about affecting change.
Talking Points:

• Spoilers! 
• The effects of algorithms today 
• What needs to change?
• How do we contribute to change?
• Math is everywhere
• Giving students choice
• Jo Boaler will be on the January 2025 Math is Figureoutable Challenge! 

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 8, 2025.

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Are inverse functions figureoutable? In this episode Pam and Kim go more into the nuance of when and how we want students to tackle inverse relationships.
Talking Points:

• When to introduce inverse proportions 
• Experience versus instruction
• Allowing students to grapple to in order to experience those aha moments
• Problem String design

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 1, 2025. 

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