Ep 254: Preparing for a Problem String

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You've chosen a Problem String to teach, but does it need any preparation? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how they prepare to facilitate a Problem String.
Talking Points:

Is it ok to adjust a pre-written Problem String?
What should you include in your 'Kim's Notes'?
What will your final board layout look like?
Naming specific teacher moves
Practice using models ahead of time
Are pre-created models ok?
Where can you find pre-written strings complete with facilitation notes and final display? https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/big

Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 254: Preparing for a Problem String

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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You've chosen a Problem String to teach, but does it need any preparation? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how they prepare to facilitate a Problem String.
Talking Points:

Is it ok to adjust a pre-written Problem String?
What should you include in your 'Kim's Notes'?
What will your final board layout look like?
Naming specific teacher moves
Practice using models ahead of time
Are pre-created models ok?
Where can you find pre-written strings complete with facilitation notes and final display? https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/big

Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

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Why do students give up on learning math? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how using algorithms as teaching tools is distorting students' perception of what the definition of math is, which results in a poor mathematical identity. Talking Points: A mysterious five pound bag A proportional reasoning Problem String Trap #1 and #2 (see Ep 246 and 247 for more details) Trap #3 a false definition of math that leads to Identity Definition of Math Trap Read Pam's new book for more information: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms Purchase Book here: http://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/avoidthetraps Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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#MathStratChat - March 12, 2025 3:23

לפני 19 weeks3:23

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on March 12, 2025. 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 !…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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Ep 247: Avoid the Digit Trap 22:25

לפני 20 weeks22:25

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Why do students not realize their incorrect answers are completely unreasonable? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss another trap students fall into when taught to mimic algorithms as 'the way' to solve problems. Talking Points: The patterns in Remove a Friendly Number Over strategy Important place value conversations How students can be stuck dealing with only digits rather than magnitude Reasonableness, or "Ish", numbers Parsing out polynomials into too many pieces Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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#MathStratChat - March 5, 2025 5:03

לפני 20 weeks5:03

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on March 5, 2025. 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 !…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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Ep 246: Avoid the Trap of Using Less Sophisticated Reasoning 22:15

לפני 21 weeks22:15

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If a student can perform an algorithm, have they developed the mathematical reasoning that operation calls for? Or are they answer-getting? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss a major trap students fall into when we teach mathematics as a series of steps to rotely memorize. Talking Points: A closer look at the multiplication algorithm and a major trap. Problem String that helps give students a high does of patterns for a multiplicative strategy. Algorithms disregard reasonableness. Memorizing an algorithm is forgetable but every strategy learned helps build mental maps to the make subsequent strategies easier to develop. Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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#MathStratChat - February 26, 2025 3:08

לפני 21 weeks3:08

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 26, 2025. 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 !…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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Ep 245: Three Distortions that Ruin Math Teaching 27:12

לפני 22 weeks27:12

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If math is figure-out-able why does the world not always teach it that way? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the three major distortions holding back math education today. Autostereograms as a metaphor How the distortions are learned How the distortions create frustration How classrooms transform without distortions We want all kids to "see the shark"! Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC…

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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#MathStratChat - February 19, 2025 3:42

לפני 22 weeks3:42

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 19, 2025. 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 !…

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