Have you tried teaching your students "the steps" to approaching word problems, but your students still struggled? Pam and Kim discuss a better way to help kids tackle math problems. They explain why the acronyms and problem annotation methods of the past simply won't cut it. They suggest to help your students live the problem solving process, and not just memorize it. 
Talking Points:The dangers of teaching and asking kids to memorize "Problem Solving Methods"Engage students in Real Math so that problem solving is a natural outcomeNumberless word problems can be helpfulResources: Brain Bushart's Numberless Word Problems

Ep. 15: Problem Solving with a Twist

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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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 figure-out-able movement today.
Talking Points:200 Episodes!!!Is the math mathing?Perspectives versus distortionsThe reason for math class


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!

#MathStratChat - April 10, 2024

Real math is never fun and cute, or is it? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss a cartoon they've fallen in love with that builds number sense intuitively and entertainingly.
Talking Points:What is Numberblocks? What makes it stand our?Different representations of numbersSquaresDoublingMath symbolsOdd and evenWho is Numberblocks for?Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

Ep 199: Numberblocks

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 3, 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 3, 2024

 What can schools use to create a shared vision for math instruction? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the New York Department of Education's Look Fors for School-Wide Mathematics Teaching and Learning.
Talking PointsWho is this Look For for?Specifics for equity around scheduling teachers with an eye on content knowledge and pedagogyMaking space for observing, sharing, and discussing teaching practices that engage students with challenging mathematicsShare the school's vision throughout all parent communication and eventsThe importance of shared vision about pathways for students to have access to high quality mathFind the Look Fors here:
For Students
For Teachers
For Schools

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Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

Ep. 15: Problem Solving with a Twist

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