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Ep 111: The Open Number Line Model
Episode 111
The open number line is not just a powerful tool for computation, but it's an amazing model for developing all sorts of mathematical concepts! In thi…
3 years, 5 months ago
Ep 110: Thinking Through Decimal Multiplication
Episode 110
Multiplying decimals can be fun! In this episode Pam and Kim tackle several gnarly problems like 0.77 x 2.4, and have a blast doing it.
Talking Point…
3 years, 5 months ago
Ep 109: Multiplying By One Tenth
Episode 109
Being able to scale comfortably is important for both whole and decimal numbers. And just as there are more sophisticated ways to handle scaling with…
3 years, 5 months ago
Ep 108: Beginning Decimal Multiplication
Episode 108
How can we help students make sense of decimal multiplication? In this episode Pam and Kim run through two beginning Problem Strings that will get st…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep 107: All About Decimals
Episode 107
We've gotten a ton of questions about decimals. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss three different models and why they are great for questioning and…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep 106: Multiplying by 10
Episode 106
Most students can scale up by ten as they begin to multiply larger numbers and that is a great starting place for students. In this episode Pam and K…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep 105: Let the Students Play
Episode 105
Often people misunderstand what this game we call mathematics is and feel they aren't good enough to play. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how st…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep 104: Things We Have Learned
Episode 104
It's our two year anniversary! We are so grateful you've spent this time with us. In this episode Pam and Kim discuss openly things they've learned a…
3 years, 6 months ago
Ep 103: Rich Tasks, Investigations, 3-Act Tasks, Pt 2
Episode 103
What are some examples of rich tasks that are designed to intrigue and engage students? In this episode Pam and Kim give some specific examples and d…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ep 102: Rich Tasks, Investigations, 3-Act Tasks, Pt 1
Episode 102
Let's talk rich tasks! On Twitter we enjoyed a great conversation about what makes a rich task rich. We thought we'd comment on some great suggestion…
3 years, 7 months ago