x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Pam Harris, Kim Montague

Math teacher educator Pam Harris and her cohost Kim Montague answer the question: If not algorithms, then what? Join them for ~15-30 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!

education

All Episodes

20:59

Ep 231: Systems of Equations with Substitution

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/11/19

Should high school mathematicians be given choice of which strategy to use? In this episode Pam and Kim wrap up their exploration of systems of equations.Talking Points:What is needed to understand 3x?Where students mess up using substitution How do different systems lend themselves to different strategies?Ketchup problemsNext step Problem Strings and comparing strategiesGiving students choiceCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, auth...

en-us

3:06

#MathStratChat - November 13, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/11/14

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 13, 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 education

en-us

23:45

Ep 230: Systems of Equations with Elimination (with...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/11/12

Don't you think math needs more cookies in it? In this episode Pam and Kim use Desmos graphing calculator to go through a routine to make sense of systems of equations before doing any elimination or substitution.Talking Points:Kim going to a Cafe for sandwiches and cookiesGraphing on Desmos graphing calculatorUnderstanding x and y interceptsUnderstanding where the lines intersect Relating systems of equations to each otherLink to Desmos Graphing Calculator: https://www.desmos.com/calcul...

en-us

2:33

#MathStratChat - November 6, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/11/07

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 6, 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 education

en-us

22:12

Ep 229: Solving Inequalities

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/11/05

Do we flip the sign when its negative? Or is it we keep the sign and flip the minus? I'm confused! In this episode Pam and Kim avoid all that confusion and make solving inequalities figureoutable!Talking Points:Open Number Lines for InequalitiesUsing "Reflecting the inequality" vs "flipping the sign"Reasoning about balancing the equationCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC&n...

en-us

3:09

#MathStratChat - October 30, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/31

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 30, 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 education

en-us

25:53

Ep 228: Solving Equations Pt 2

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/29

Solving equations is figureoutable! In this episode Pam and Kim do a follow up string to last week's episode to further develop algebraic reasoning.Talking PointsUsing a double open number line to build proportional reasoningUsing what you know to find x and explore multiple relationshipsUnderstanding equations vs mimicking stepsSimultaneity can be trickyAdditive vs Multiplicative thinking showing upOperator meaning of fractions comes into playCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInsta...

en-us

2:49

#MathStratChat - October 23, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/24

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 23, 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 education

en-us

28:30

Ep 227: Solving Linear Equations Pt 1

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/22

Do we need to memorize a bunch of rules to solve linear equations or can we reason about them? In this episode Pam and Kim use a model to make thinking visible and keep students reasoning! Talking Points: Modeling on a double open number lineFinding where x lies on a double open number line.Grappling with the opposite of x Building integer sense as well as building equation solving senseReasoning about an equation versus balancing an equationCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @...

en-us

2:27

#MathStratChat - October 16, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/17

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 16, 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 education

en-us

23:00

Ep 226: Choosing Problem Strings

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/15

How can we help students who have always mimicked learn to reason through the content we need to teach? In this episode Pam and Kim lay out their approach to getting students up to speed while preparing them for the content of the day.Talking Points:How to avoid students feeling belittled Using a 1/3, 2/3 mindest to planning Planning with the entire year in mindLayering in complexity to build a single strategyOnly change one thing at a timeIt may take longer in the beginning or when...

en-us

2:20

#MathStratChat - October 9, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/10

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 9, 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 education

en-us

20:41

Ep 225: Place Value Tasks

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/08

Do your students struggle with place value? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss great tasks to build real place value understanding for students of all ages.Talking Points:"Adding a zero" vs shifting place valuePlace Value versus Place LabelingAvoiding rules that expireBuild a Number activityPlace Value Mini-Workshop!Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

en-us

4:48

#MathStratChat - October 2, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/03

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 2, 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 al...

en-us

26:08

Ep 224: NCTM NCSM Takeaways

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/10/01

We love the math teaching community! In this episode Pam and Kim are live from NCTM and discuss the many things they are learning from other math teaching educators at NCSM and NCTM in Chicago.Talking Points:Too many great sessions to list! But here are a few.Announcing: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of AlgorithmsAnnounced: Foundations for Strategies Small Group LessonsPre order Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms here: https://us.corwin.c...

en-us

3:38

#MathStratChat - September 25, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/09/26

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on September 25, 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...

en-us

20:01

Ep 223: Foundations for Strategies

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/09/24

How do you plan for the content you teach? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss task sequencing and a new resource for every classroom.Talking Points: Determining the big ideas, strategies, modelsAlternating between instructional routinesLeading into and getting out of a rich taskIntroducing Foundations For Strategies Small Group Lessons a collaboration with Hand to Mind! Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics ...

en-us

3:38

#MathStratChat - September 18, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/09/19

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on September 18, 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...

en-us

19:00

Ep 222: Love Maths Games

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/09/17

You all know we love playing games in the classroom. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the advantages of playing games to change students attitudes and beliefs about math, and just have some fun.Talking Points:The benefits of gamesThey don't even have to be math gamesMultiple Machine by Michael MinasCheck out more of Michael Minas' games at Love Maths: https://www.lovemaths.me/games Other Games: Cubit, Balance Beans, Quarto, Dimension, BlockusCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarri...

en-us

4:54

#MathStratChat - September 11, 2024

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2024/09/12

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on September 11, 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...

en-us

461 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College