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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 - April 22, 2026

    #MathStratChat - April 22, 2026
    Apr 22 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 22, 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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    5 mins
  • Ep 305: Guiding Principles for What We Recommend

    Ep 305: Guiding Principles for What We Recommend
    Apr 21 2026

    Looking for useful games and materials for your classroom? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss some of the classroom materials and games they love and what makes them great.

    Talking Points:

    • Games and resources that do NOT lead towards an algorithm
    • The value of games with strategy choice and without time/speed
    • Hand2mind Foundations for Strategies
    • Number Hive games for differentiation and to practice facts
    • Math For Love games
    • NumberClub games to build understanding
    • Wipebooks for Rich Tasks

    Hand2mind Webinar: https://bit.ly/hand2mindmif

    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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    16 mins
  • #MathStratChat - April 15, 2026

    #MathStratChat - April 15, 2026
    Apr 15 2026

    In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 15, 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
    5 mins
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