Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Five years of important conversations, lots of laughs and a blooper every once in a while. In this episode Pam and Kim revisit some important moments of the podcast from the last 5 years.Talking Points:Clips from the past 5 years!Types of questioningStudent compliance Problem Strings vs Problem TalksMath distortionsWait time and Private signalsCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on June 11, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation.Twitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

How can you get the most out of I Have, You Need in your classroom? In this podcast Pam and Kim answer some common questions and dig deeper into one of their favorite routines, I Have You Need.Talking Points:Do cars speak the language of fractions?I Have, You Need (See also Ep 7 and 164)Why it is helpful to know partners of 1, 10, 100, 1000, etc.Common misconceptionsWhy it is important for the teacher to call the numbersIs it about creativity or efficiency?Discussing strategy is a big part of I Have, You NeedGet the free download at:https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/youneed Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on June 4, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation.Twitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

Pam and Kim dive deep into the world of universal screeners in education. They explore their usefulness in diagnosing student needs and discuss the limitations of traditional assessments. The conversation shifts to enhancing teacher assessment skills to better support students and critique the efficiency of routine evaluations. They advocate for more personalized approaches to screening, aiming for deeper understanding over standardization. The hosts also share strategies to effectively use assessment data to boost student learning in mathematics.

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 28, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation.Twitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

Dive into the pros and cons of universal screeners in education! Discover how these tools reveal what we value in student performance. The hosts discuss the limitations and challenges associated with using screeners, including their disconnect from actual classroom content. They also address the pressures of standardized testing and how time constraints can skew results. Finally, explore the complexities of preschool screenings and their potential inaccuracies, shedding light on the broader implications for educators and students.

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 21, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation.Twitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!

Do Problem Strings and Thin Slicing achieve the same results? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the differences between Problem Strings and Dr. Liljedahl's Thin Slicing.Talking Points:Different purposes, different facilitationThe importance of recording student thinkingWhen non-permanent surfaces can be helpfulProblem Strings are strategically planned sequences and not always 'easy to more complex'Differences in the teacher's role, questioning, math relationshipsWord problems are natural extensions of Problem StringsProblem Strings and Thin Slicing: Some similarities, but not the same.Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 14, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies.Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation.Twitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationWant more? Check out the archive of all of our #MathStratChat posts!