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Back to SearchEp 71: What are Problem Strings Anyways?
Episode 71
What makes Problem Strings different from other sequences of problems? In this episode Pam and Kim get into the nitty gritty on how Problem Strings w…
4 years, 2 months ago
Ep 70: Equations of Lines Pt 2
Problem Strings are meant to build off each other so that the math is always moving forward. That's why we've decided to build off the last episode w…
4 years, 2 months ago
Ep 69: Equations of Lines Pt 1
Episode 69
We've talked a lot about the types of reasoning we need to help students develop, but a lot of teachers believe that there comes a point in higher ma…
4 years, 3 months ago
Ep 68: Revisiting the Development of Mathematical Reasoning Pt 2
Episode 68
In Episode 67 revisited the Development of Mathematical Reasoning (DMR) and we described how students can solve addition problems with Counting Strat…
4 years, 3 months ago
Ep 67: Revisiting the Development of Mathematical Reasoning
Episode 67
It's been over a year since Pam and Kim first introduced the DMR (Development of Mathematical Reasoning) and in that time they've refined their ideas…
4 years, 3 months ago
Ep 66: Shout Out to Leaders!
Episode 66
Math conferences are powerful ways to improve your teaching. But it's also really easy to go to a conference and accidently miss all the good session…
4 years, 3 months ago
Ep 65: Collaborative Coaching through Shared Experiences
Episode 65
How can we best grow as teachers? Together of course! In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the power of teachers honing their craft through collaborat…
4 years, 3 months ago
Ep 64: Fun with Division: The Equivalent Ratios Strategy
Episode 64
Fun with Division: An Important Strategy
There is so much to division! Pam and Kim go through a quick Problem String that builds a less known, but sup…
4 years, 4 months ago
Ep 63: Counting is More Than A, B, C
Episode 63
Counting strategies can often go overlooked. Learning to count in a way that prepares students for Additive Reasoning is complex. But just how hard c…
4 years, 4 months ago
Ep 62: Models That Aren't Our Fav
Episode 62
In this episode Pam and Kim show how three popular models - 100 charts, base ten blocks, and algebra tiles - while powerful for developing reasoning,…
4 years, 4 months ago