How many people do you know that shy away from fractions? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss why teaching students to use step by step procedures to solve fraction problems actually leaves them not able to think about fractions at all.Talking Points:We love hearing your stories!What kind of reasoning do fractions engage?What happens when students learn to mimic steps rather than reason about fractions?What does reasoning about fractions look like?Are greatest common denominators really that ...

Ep 187: Getting Answers to Fraction Problems is Not Enough

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 June 12, 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: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all ...

#MathStratChat - June 12, 2024

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 29, 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: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all o...

#MathStratChat - May 29, 2024

This week we're kicking off our series on fraction multiplication! In this episode Pam and Kim describe a classroom's experience discovering unit fraction multiplication.Talking Points:We sometimes have to hear something multiple times for it to "click"What is 1/4 of 1/5?Suggestions for modeling fractions and whyLayers of ReunitizingHow memorized procedures can work against studentsExplicit teaching the use of a model is actually teaching a procedureHelp us reach 1 million downloads! Share th...

Ep 206: Fraction Multiplication Part 1

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 22, 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: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all o...

#MathStratChat - May 22, 2024

When should students use calculators? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how to help students determine when and for what reasons to turn to technology.Talking PointsHelp students learn judicious use of technologyGreat game: Beat the CalculatorDo you know enough to put that in your calculator?What about competition?What about speed?An easy extension for Beat the CalculatorHelp us reach 1 million downloads! Share the podcast with a friend!Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram:...

Ep 187: Getting Answers to Fraction Problems is Not Enough

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