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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 253: Choosing a Problem String

Apr 22, 2025
30:58

Which Problem Strings are appropriate for your students? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss what they consider when choosing a Problem String for a classroom.

Talking Points:

  • A fraction addition example string
  • Things to consider when choosing a Problem String:
    • Prewritten vs write your own
    • Time of year
    • Strategies students already own
    • Building a model vs building a strategy
    • Order of sophistication of strategies
    • Building a model vs strategy
    • New content versus review/reteach

See episodes 33, 71, 72, 163, 226, 241 for more on Problem Strings!

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