In the last 5 episodes we've laid out the most important strategies for students to be able to solve for all four operations. So what? In this episode Pam and Kim solve a gnarly problem to demonstrate how mathematizing can empower you and your students, and open up to the world of Real Math.
Talking Points:

How to use the BIG downloadable e-book
A gnarly problem solved using Real Math
It's all about efficiency and developing more sophisticated reasoning
Partial strategies are a great starting point but not the ending place
Kudos to Pam's research and thoughtfulness
Why does Pam seem to focus on computation?
What believers are saying
Other ways to learn with Pam
We can make higher math more accessible
BONUS: Kim's failed attempt at the standard algorithm

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