Math is Figure-Out-Able!

We were joined by Jenna Laib at our last challenge where she facilitated an amazing routine called Slow Reveal Graphs. In this episode Pam and Kim share that same Slow Reveal Graph and explain along the way why it makes for such an impactful tool to teach data analysis and interpretation for students K-12.Talking Points:Shout out to Jenna Laib for currating the Slow Reveal Graphs websiteQuestions that focus on Strategy vs AnswersHigh level of engagementNatural extensions built into the routineBuilding thinking to analyze data representations and notice critical information or bias of the creatorThe advantages to using routinesFollow along with the podcast with the Slow Reveal Graph here: https://slowrevealgraphs.com/2022/04/22/how-loud-is-too-loud-english-espanol/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 August 7, 2024. 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!

Have you ever discoverd a super task or routine online only not be able to find it again when you really need it? In this episode Pam and Kim share Sembl, a curation of free, online math resources for your classroom that are filtered for quaility and organized for ease of use. Resources ready for you to integrate into your own curriculum!Talking Points:An amazing tool for finding and organizing tasks and other math contentGreat to find new math education creatorsApp is able to organize and share in and between schoolsWe probably should mention we don't benefit monetarily from promoting tools like this, we just like them :)  Check out Sembl! https://www.sembl.app/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 July 31, 2024. 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!

It is helpful to find the particular lens to focus your own learning, in order to make real progress. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss planning and sequencing to keep the math moving forward in your classroom.Talking PointsThe stages help teachers focus their energyWriting an 'Echo' Problem StringWrite an 'Up the Ante' Problem StringSequencing StringsSequencing different routines within a taskSequencing TasksUnderstand the progression of modelsUnderstand the connections between strategiesExplore the different structures of Problem StringsDeveloping Mathematical Reasoning Free workshop: http://mathisfigureoutable.com/freeworkshop 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 July 24, 2024. 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!

You've worked hard to build your numeracy and already own the strategies and models for your operation that you're working on. What's next? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss Teacher Moves, the fourth stage on the Success Map.Talking Points:Differentiate for teachers' needs like they differentiate for studentsGreat teacher moves are only helpful when there's great math conversations happeningModel teacher moves in professional developmentUsing a private signal Using a neutral responseUsing focusing patterns for questions vs funneling patternsUsing partner talk appropriately Using teacher moves appropriatelyCheck 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 July 17, 2024. 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!

Ready to chat about the next layer of the Success Map?  In this episode Pam and Kim discuss using your understanding of the relationships to represent student thinking.Talking Points:The stages layer and build on each other Different stages for different areas of math you are working onUse your own understanding of relationships to choose the best model to represent relationshipsProblem String vs Problem Talk, with purposeLearn to listen to, elicit, and represent thinking at every opportunityShare your experiences in the Math is Figureoutable Facebook group!The How Do You Reason? free downloadable: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/reasonCheck 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 July 10, 2024. 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!