Math is Figure-Out-Able!

How sophisticated is your multiplicative reasoning? In this episode Pam and Kim build Flexible Factoring and show how powerful understanding can be!Talking Points:We love hearing from listeners!A Problem StringDevelping distributive, associative and commutative propertiesWhere does Flexible Factoring fit into Multiplicative Reasoning?Why understanding and owning multiplication facts is more powerful than memorizationFor more information about the Development of Mathematical Reasoning, see Episodes 5 and 6.Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 17, 2023. 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 do you naturally approach math problems? How do you wish  you would naturally approach problems? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how we as teachers and our students can form powerful new habits to become better mathematicians.Talking Points:We all have habits based on our own experiencesCan we change our old habits?Is it easy to change old habits?Do you have to know the most efficient strategy when you start messing with a problem?Can you change your mind about which strategy you want to use after you have started working with a problem?How long does it take a student's numeracy to grow?Want to change some of your mathematical habits?You can register for one of our fantastic online workshops now! The brand new Building Powerful Subtraction workshop is available, as well as all of the workshops from previous years. Don't miss your opportunity to transform your math teaching: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/workshopsWant to know which workshop is for you? Take this quiz: https://bit.ly/whichworkshop  Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 10, 2023. 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 we help students own subtraction facts? In this episode Pam and Kim describe some basic strategies and then walk us through facilitating two Problem Strings to build subtraction relationships.Talking Points:I Have, You Need - see Episode 7 for more on I Have, You NeedPatterns in a subtraction chartGeneralizing about subtracting 9Noticing differences of 1 or 2Diagonal patterns of Constant DifferenceSubtracting to 10 Problem StringUsing Doubles Problem StringCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on May 3, 2023. 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!

We're digging deep into subtraction! In this episode Pam and Kim talk about what they mean by "memorizing" single digit subtraction facts and the relationships that can empower students to own single digit facts and apply the same relationships to more sophisticated numbers as well.Talking Points:The different meanings of "memorize the facts"Relying on rote memory of facts in isolation leaves students with no other recourse"No timed drills" does not mean no work on facts, but different workRemove to 10Using DoublesFind the DifferenceRemove a Friendly Number Over Relationships are built, not rote-memorizedSee episode 149 for more about the two meanings of subtractionCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 26, 2023. 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!

There's so much power to understanding subtraction that extends all the way to higher math. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss beginning steps to help students develop an understanding of subtraction, preparing them for success.Talking Points:How does I Have, You Need apply to subtraction?Subtracting across zeros is a beast! So what do we do?Where subtraction helps in multiplication, division and beyondUnderstanding removal versus differenceWhy is this important for higher math?What happens if we force kids into steps?What you can do to help your students?See Episode 150 for more about "Memorizing Subtraction Facts"Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on April 19, 2023. 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!