Memorization vs. Conceptual Understanding in Education

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Is teaching math the same as teaching reading? Have you ever attended a PD or read about a strategy that works for teaching both reading and were asked to use it in math as well? There are times when these two pedagogies can overlap…but should they? Today, we have a very special “family” episode for you. We are going to hear a husband and wife debate it out on this very topic, answering the question: 

Should We Be Comparing the Teaching of Reading to the Teaching of Math?

• You can find Ryan Flessner on Bluesky: @ryanflessner.bsky.social
• You can find Courtney Flessner on Bluesky: @cfless.bsky.social or on LinkedIn
• Check out Courtney’s podcast: Math and Other Things

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