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Episode 62
Published 4 years, 4 months ago
Description
In this episode Pam and Kim show how three popular models - 100 charts, base ten blocks, and algebra tiles - while powerful for developing reasoning, can limit students' development of more sophisticated thinking as tools for computation.
Talking Points:
- CRA vs tools for thinking
- What are 100 charts, base 10 blocks and algebra tiles?
- 3 limitations for some manipulatives that prevent kids from doing Real Math
- How each not-fav model have the 3 limitations for computing
- Mimicking or Mathematizing?