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Math is Figure-Out-Able!
Math teacher educator Pam Harris and her cohost Kim Montague answer the question: If not algorithms, then what? Join them for ~15-30 minutes every Tuesday as they cast their vision for mathematics education and give actionable items to help teachers teach math that is Figure-Out-Able. See www.MathisFigureOutAble.com for more great resources!
Episodes
451 episodes
#MathStratChat - December 3 , 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on December 3, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategi...
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Ep 285: Small Shifts, Big Impact
Sometimes a little shift makes all the difference. In this episode, Pam and Kim describe the new mini workshop for introducing secondary teachers to the small shifts in their teaching that can bring reasoning into their classrooms.Talki...
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Episode 285
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15:54
#MathStratChat - November 26, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 26, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strateg...
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4:09
Ep 284: Grateful for...
As the end of the year gets closer, it's a great time to reflect what and who we are grateful for! In this episode, Pam and Kim pause to give thanks for the wonderful work being done around the world to make math more figureoutable.Talki...
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Episode 284
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18:48
#MathStratChat - November 19, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 19, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strateg...
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3:09
Ep 283: Are Equations Ever the Best Model?
With so many models, what role do equations play? In this episode, Kim takes Pam through a Problem String that can only be modeled with equations and shares why.Talking Points:Fibonacci DayUtilizing choice is a math...
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Episode 283
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22:38
#MathStratChat - November 12, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 12, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strateg...
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Ep 282: Playing With Math
Understanding math is important, and fun. In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the necessity of play in mathematics education and share when, where, and why they each play differently with math.Talking Points:Dr. Brad Ballin...
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Episode 282
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20:53
#MathStratChat - November 5, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 5, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategi...
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2:09
Ep 281: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in K-2
There's a brand new book for K-2 teachers! In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss how strategies in early mathematics build upon each other and increase in sophistication for future learning.Talking Points:Strategies bu...
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Episode 281
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26:14
#MathStratChat - October 29 , 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 29, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategi...
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Ep 280: Rapid Fire Math Pedagogy Questions
How can we adjust our teaching to meet the needs of our students? In this episode, Pam proposes a series of rapid-fire pedagogical scenarios for Kim to respond to with her best advice. What will Kim say in 90 seconds or less? Talking...
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Episode 280
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26:21
#MathStratChat - October 22, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 22, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategi...
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3:46
NCSM/NCTM Reflections: What We Are Thinking About!
Pam and Kim went to NCSM and NCTM in Atlanta! In this episode, they share some of their favorite moments, biggest take-aways, and new insights gleaned from the sessions they attended and the people they met.Talking Points: ...
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23:33
#MathStratChat - October 15 , 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 15, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategi...
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5:10
Ep 278: Benefit from Solving Equations Graphically
What role can technology play in mathematics education? In this episode Pam and Kim explore a Problem String for solving systems of equations using Desmos.Talking Points:Graphing systems of equationsWhere lin...
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Episode 278
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18:09
#MathStratChat - October 8, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 8, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategie...
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4:36
Ep 277: Memorize the Facts - It Makes All the Difference
What is the difference between "knowing" and "owning" facts? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how to help all students make the most of multiplication facts.Talking Points:How different people respond when asked to...
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Episode 277
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22:42
#MathStratChat - October 1, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 1, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategie...
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2:50
Ep 276: Facilitating Pam's Favorite Problem String
Facilitating a Problem String is much more than providing a list of problems. In this episode Pam shares the moment to moment decisions she makes when facilitating a "Sticks of Gum" proportional realtionship building Problem String.Talk...
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Episode 276
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39:44
#MathStratChat - September 24, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on September 24, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strate...
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2:37
Ep 275: Playing with Mathematical Relationships in Life
Mathematics is everywhere, but if students don't know how to reason they may not want to engage and play with numbers or see all the opportunities to do so. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss scenarios where they play with mathematical concept...
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Episode 275
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19:47
#MathStratChat - September 17, 2025
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on September 17, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strate...
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