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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!

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1:52

#MathStratChat - July 9, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/07/09

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on July 9, 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 arch...

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28:50

Ep 264: Facilitating a Equivalence Structure Problem...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/07/08

How can Problem Strings help build big ideas? In this episode Pam and Kim walk through a Problem String that helps students dig into area and multiplicative equivalence and helps you know how to expertly facilitate. Talking Points: Facilitating the stringTeacher moves during the stringModeling the stringEqual products means total area is the sameWhy we want students to have lots of experience with concepts rather than just direct teaching.Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagr...

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#MathStratChat - July 2, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/07/03

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

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37:13

Ep 263: Facilitating an Equivalence Structure Problem...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/07/01

How does a Problem String look in front of real students? In this episode Pam and Kim give a play by play for how a Problem String could be facilitated. Talking Points: When to circulate and when to ask for choral responseHelping students communicate thinkingHow and when to engage students in conversationsWhen to anchor strategiesWhen to be intentionally curious to solidify thinkingCheck out our grade level Problem String books! Grade 1 Problem Strings: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/np...

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3:45

#MathStratChat - June 25, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/26

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

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28:42

Ep 262: Code Switching in Mathematics

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/24

What if finding equivalence between fractions, decimals, and precents wasn't just a task for students to do, but a tool making them more efficient in rational number computations? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about code switching with rational numbers to make complex problems more figure-out-able. Talking Points: What is code switching in rational numbers?A Problem String using equivalence to think about multiplicationTasks that use equivalency to solve problems rather than just practici...

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5:09

#MathStratChat - June 18, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/19

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

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30:18

Ep 261: Five Year Anniversary Episode

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/17

Five years of important conversations, lots of laughs and a blooper every once in a while. In this episode Pam and Kim revisit some important moments of the podcast from the last 5 years. Talking Points: Clips from the past 5 years!Types of questioningStudent compliance Problem Strings vs Problem TalksMath distortionsWait time and Private signalsCheck out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harr...

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3:45

#MathStratChat - June 11, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/12

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

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30:25

Ep 260: Refining And Extending I Have, You Need

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/10

How can you get the most out of I Have, You Need in your classroom? In this podcast Pam and Kim answer some common questions and dig deeper into one of their favorite routines, I Have You Need. Talking Points: Do cars speak the language of fractions?I Have, You Need (See also Ep 7 and 164)Why it is helpful to know partners of 1, 10, 100, 1000, etc.Common misconceptionsWhy it is important for the teacher to call the numbersIs it about creativity or efficiency?Discussing strategy is a big part ...

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#MathStratChat - June 4, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/05

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on June 4, 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 arch...

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24:39

Ep 259: Universal Screeners: The Good, Bad, and Ugly...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/06/03

We've got a lot to say about screeners! In this episode Pam and Kim dig a bit more into why we screen and what we do with the results. Talking Points: Are screeners useful for diagnosing and grouping students?Are assessments important?What would be a helpful way to spend the first few weeks of school with students? What to do with required screenersSome recommended screenersCheck out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics...

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2:23

#MathStratChat - May 28, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/29

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 28, 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 arch...

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26:33

Ep 258: Universal Screeners: The Good, Bad, and Ugly...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/27

Are Universal Screeners worth the time and effort? What do we gain? In this episode Pam and Kim begin their discussion about using Universal Screeners and raise some wonders for consideration. Talking Points: Defining screenersLimitations of screenersWhat we screen reveals what we valueScreeners don't always reflect the content in the classroomCheck out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linkedin: Pam Harri...

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#MathStratChat - May 21, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/22

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 21, 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 arch...

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28:53

Ep257: Are Problem Strings the Same as Thin Slicing?...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/20

Do Problem Strings and Thin Slicing achieve the same results? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the differences between Problem Strings and Dr. Liljedahl's Thin Slicing. Talking Points: Different purposes, different facilitationThe importance of recording student thinkingWhen non-permanent surfaces can be helpfulProblem Strings are strategically planned sequences and not always 'easy to more complex'Differences in the teacher's role, questioning, math relationshipsWord problems are natural...

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4:10

#MathStratChat - May 14, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/15

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 14, 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 arch...

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28:10

Ep 256: Are Problem Strings the Same as Thin Slicing?...

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/13

Are Problem Strings the same thing as Thin Slicing? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about the similarities between Problem Strings and Dr. Peter Liljedahl's Thin Slicing. Talking Points: Example Problem String:Calling on students strategically in a Problem StringStrategic seating arrangements for partner talkSimilarities between Problem Strings and Thin Slicing:Purposefully designed sequence of related problemsProblems given one at a timeIncreasing challengeCritical teacher planningOpen acc...

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#MathStratChat - May 7, 2025

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/08

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 7, 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 archi...

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24:00

Ep 255: After a Problem String

Math is Figure-Out-Able! ·

2025/05/06

You facilitated a Problem String! ... Now what? In this episode Pam and Kim share they think about after facilitating a Problem String and what their next steps for their classroom might be. Talking Points: Ways to up the ante Echo stringsHow much to change at onceNext Step stringsWhen to move onWhen to anchorGet Problem String books here: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/books Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harri...

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