This episode is so important! Pam and Kim describe the Development of Mathematical Reasoning, and how it transforms our understanding of what it means to learn and teach mathematics. They discuss how freeing it feels to know that everyone can develop their reasoning, and how the Development of Mathematical Reasoning empowers teachers to know how best to help their students. Stay tuned to the end for the big announcement!
Talking Points:What is The Development of Mathematical Reasoning and the different kinds of reasoning?We don't need calculators, we need reasonersAre we stuck where we are or can we develop more sophisticated reasoning?Use the free download How Do You Reason guide to know how you, your friends, and students are reasoning.Announcing the new Development of Mathematical Reasoning Workshop!  
See episode 61 for more about tools to help students develop reasoning Click here: A new free online workshop. So exciting! Be sure to tell all your colleagues about this amazing opportunity to learn how to help anyone develop reasoning. 

Ep 5: The Development of Mathematical Reasoning

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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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 24, 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 24, 2024

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.
Talking Points:
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 17, 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.
Talking Points:
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!

Ep 5: The Development of Mathematical Reasoning

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