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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 - October 29 , 2025
    Oct 30 2025

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 29, 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

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    4 mins
  • Ep 280: Rapid Fire Math Pedagogy Questions
    Oct 28 2025

    How can we adjust our teaching to meet the needs of our students? In this episode, Pam proposes a series of rapid-fire pedagogical scenarios for Kim to respond to with her best advice. What will Kim say in 90 seconds or less?

    Talking Points:

    • What to do about a student who only solves addition problems left to right?
    • How to handle a student who always signals to pass during Problem Strings?
    • Ways to encourage students to use strategies learned in Problem Strings when doing independent math work.
    • Managing students who always yell out answers.
    • Using Hint Cards/Clue Cards effectively
    • Suggestions for students who have additional time accommodations
    • The importance of knowing your students


    For additional information on Hint Cards, listen to Podcast Episode 38: Multiplication Facts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt. 5

    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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    26 mins
  • #MathStratChat - October 22, 2025
    Oct 23 2025

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 22, 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

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    4 mins
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