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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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
  • #MathStratChat - February 11, 2026

    #MathStratChat - February 11, 2026
    Feb 11 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 11, 2026.

    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
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    4 mins
  • Ep 295: Differentiating Problem String for your Grade Level: Over Subtraction

    Ep 295: Differentiating Problem String for your Grade Level: Over Subtraction
    Feb 10 2026

    How can you tweak a Problem String to work perfectly for your class? In this episode, Pam and Kim share a subtraction Problem String, and then unpack what changes they'd make for different audiences.

    Talking Points:

    • A subtraction Problem String with the Over strategy
    • The purpose of "what could a Helper be"?
    • When to provide a Helper problem
    • Adult-ish Problem Strings can cover more content
    • Making a Problem String appropriate for your grade level

    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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    23 mins
  • #MathStratChat - February 4, 2026

    #MathStratChat - February 4, 2026
    Feb 4 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 4, 2026.

    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
    Show More Show Less
    4 mins
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