Math is Figure-Out-Able! Ep 53: Q&A Part 1, Do Strategies Change Over Time?
Jun 22, 2021
Listeners' questions spark an engaging discussion on the evolution of teaching and mathematical strategies. The hosts emphasize the importance of experience with coins to understand decimals and fractions. They advocate for adapting strategies in a digital world, prioritizing meaningful understanding over rote learning. Innovative instructional routines, like 'which one doesn't belong,' are recommended to boost student engagement. Personal anecdotes underscore the benefits of tech integration in math education, highlighting collaboration between teachers and students.
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Coins and Decimal Visualization
- Drew Perdue astutely observes the declining use of coins by children.
- This reduced exposure might impact their ability to visualize decimals using money as a model.
Prioritize Relationships over Algorithms
- Pam Harris advises against rote drilling of algorithms in math class.
- Instead, prioritize giving students experiences with mathematical relationships, enabling these relationships to 'ping' when they encounter numbers.
The Ping of 99 x 12
- Pam shares an anecdote about needing the result of 99 x 12 while working on Math Strat Chat.
- Her prior experience with the problem 1188 / 12 made the relationship immediately accessible.