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Episode 3
Published 5 years, 8 months ago
Description
When we read, we are reading. When we write, we are writing. What is the verb for doing math? Pam and Kim continue from Episode 2 to discuss what it means to do and teach Real Mathematics. Listen in as they discuss what mathematicians really do, and how teachers can mentor students as mathematicians.
Talking Points:
- What does "Math is Figure-Out-Able" mean?
- What are Real Math and fake math?
- What do real mathematicians do?
- What is mathematizing?
- What does it mean to mentor students as mathematicians?