Ep 86: Are Algorithms Necessary?

What purpose has and should algorithms have in mathematics education? Are step by step What purpose has and should algorithms have in mathematics education? Are step by step procedures even to be taught at all? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about our role as teachers and what students need to think like mathematicians.
Talking Points:

• One student's perspective
• What are algorithms?
• Why have we taught algorithms in the past?
• Where are algorithms helpful in today's world?
• Do algorithms help students learn to mathematize?
• From another student's perspective
• Learn more in the online workshops