Math is Figure-Out-Able!

By: Pam Harris Kim Montague
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  • 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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Episodes
  • Ep 255: After a Problem String

    Ep 255: After a Problem String
    May 6 2025

    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 strings
    • How much to change at once
    • Next Step strings
    • When to move on
    • When to anchor

    Get Problem String books here: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/books

    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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    24 mins
  • #MathStratChat - April 30, 2025

    #MathStratChat - April 30, 2025
    May 1 2025

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 30, 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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    4 mins
  • Ep 254: Preparing for a Problem String

    Ep 254: Preparing for a Problem String
    Apr 29 2025

    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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    32 mins

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