In this episode, Gene Tavernetti interviews Steve Hare, a long-time classroom math teacher and the creator of the You Teach You book series and Fact Freaks, a free math fact website. They discuss the importance of learning math facts, the motivation behind Fact Freaks, and how Steve's instructional strategies evolved, especially during COVID-19.
Topics include:
- techniques for improving math education
- student individualized learning
- impact of worked examples on student understanding.
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Steve Hare's Background
01:18 Importance of Math Facts
02:01 Creation of Fact Freaks
02:53 Fact Freaks Accessibility
03:38 Development and Evolution of Fact Freaks
04:24 The Need for 100% Accuracy
06:03 Impact of Speed on Accuracy
08:03 Implementation in Classrooms
16:15 Benefits of Worked Examples
13:32 Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges
21:31 Encouraging Student Independence
22:46 Managing Differentiated Classrooms
27:55 Teacher and Student Benefits
36:40 Conclusion and Resources
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