Math is Figure-Out-Able!

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 15, 2024.  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_...

Is your classroom a place where students' thinking is valued? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss building a healthy classroom culture. Talking Points: Know your content, but also know your kids Me versus us statements  Walking the line of planning for the community and being part of the community A great place to start is recognizing 'hidden' students Names are important, learn the...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 8, 2024.  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_m...

What kind of instructional routines should you use in your classroom? In this episode Pam and Kim describe why instructional routines are useful and what makes some of their favorites shine. Talking Points: Unlocking creativity and reasoning with routine Content flexibility within routines The downside to one and done routines How to decide which routines are worth establishing What makes Problem...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 1, 2024.  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_m...

All students can learn more math when it is taught as figure-out-able! In this episode Pam and Kim wade into trigonometry and make sense of it as they go. Talking Points: Making sense of Pi and angle measure of a circle Defining radians Understanding the unit circle A Problem String using a unit circle The importance of modeling I Have, You Need with angles  Check out our social media Twitter: @PW...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 24, 2024.  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 Harri...

Got questions about the Math Is Figureoutable movement? In this lightning round episode, Pam and Kim answer questions and address misconceptions they've heard people have. Talking Points: Is it only about Problem Strings? Does math-ing have be done in all in your head? Is "one and done" desirable? Are we doing "Pam Harris Math"? Are algorithms bad? Is Math is Figuroutable...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 17, 2024.  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 Harri...

We're so excited to celebrate our 200th episode with you! In this episode Pam and Kim change up their intro and discuss how the things they've learned continue to shape how they spread the Math is FigureOutAble movement today. Talking Points: 200 Episodes!!! Is the math mathing? Pam, a former mimicker Perspectives versus distortions Kim, a reasoner who can now share her thinking Algorith...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 10, 2024.  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 Harri...

Real math is never fun and cute, or is it? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss a cartoon they've fallen in love with that builds number sense intuitively and entertainingly. Talking Points: What is Numberblocks? What makes it stand our? Different representations of numbers Squares Doubling Math symbols Odd and even Who is Numberblocks for? Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagr...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 3, 2024.  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...

 What can schools use to create a shared vision for math instruction? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the New York Department of Education's Look Fors for School-Wide Mathematics Teaching and Learning. Talking Points Who is this Look For for? Specifics for equity around scheduling teachers with an eye on content knowledge and pedagogy Making space for observing, sharing, and discussing te...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on March 27, 2024.  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 Harri...

What conversations can teachers and coaches have about improving instruction in the classroom? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the Look Fors for Teachers provided by the New York Department of Education. Talking Points: Coaching requires more than observation or modeling a lesson Avoid analysis paralysis  Coaching through conversation How to inform your in-the-moment decisions Maintain student...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on March 20, 2024.  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 Harri...

What goals do you have for your classroom? How do you measure your success? How to plan to achieve those goals? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss New York City's Look Fors for Students and how they can help us focus on the changes we want to see in our classrooms. Talking Points: Kim and Pam have different styles and personalities as the approach planning a lesson or session Taking time to...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on March 13, 2024.  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 Harri...

When should you start developing which relationships? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the important addition relationships for first grade and how to develop them throughout the year. Talking Points: When do I teach what? Download The Most Important Numeracy Strategies Free Ebook! We want students to understand relationships so that strategies are natural outcomes, not memorized procedures. Pa...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on March 6, 2024.  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...

Can we really be efficient in solving multiplication problems without algorithms? What about the really cranky ones? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the quarter strategy- a clean, efficient, figureoutable way of solving traditionally difficult multiplication problems. Talking Points: Baby strategies! What?! A problem string for the Quarter Strategy COMING SOON! Problem String books: A shared v...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 28, 2024.  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 Ha...

What message do we want to send to students about compliance? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about the importance of respecting student dignity and separating math from punishment. Talking Points: Senario of compliance  Reasons we seek compliance from students Math is not a punishment or taking it away, a reward Pam and Kim reflect on some of their early experiences Is it about the math or about...

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on February 21, 2024.  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 Ha...