If there's one thing that often comes up in teachers' conversations, it's standardized tests. And Pam and Kim are not afraid to tackle the tough conversations! In this episode Pam asks Kim about her experience with standardized tests, and how teaching Real Math helped Kim's students to succeed. Also don't forget to send in questions for our special 50th episode! We're so excited!
Talking Points:Can students succeed on tests if all they know is Real Math?Everyone, in every demographic, can learn more Real Math than fake math.How much time do students need to prepare for tests? Suggestions for test prep.How teachers view the test and their actions speak loudlyIt's all about "know your content, know your kids".Learn about numberless word problems here: https://bstockus.wordpress.com/numberless-word-problems/

Ep 43: Standardized Tests

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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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 

Ep 201: Clearing Up Misconceptions

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 17, 2024

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 FigureOutAble movement today.
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200 Episodes!!!Is the math mathing?Pam, a former mimickerPerspectives versus distortionsKim, a reasoner who can now share her thinkingAlgorithms are amazing historical feats, but not good teaching tools!The reason for math classCheck out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC  


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 43: Standardized Tests

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