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Back to SearchEp 51: Fractions, a Clock Model Pt 2
Episode 51
We've had so much fun talking about fractions! In this episode Pam and Kim do another Problem String to demonstrate the effective use of a clock mode…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ep 50: Fractions, A Clock Model
Episode 50
How important is fractional equivalence? Important enough for another model! These models are fantastic for helping students develop a natural unders…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ep 49: Fractions, A Money Model Pt 2
Episode 49
In this episode Pam and Kim finish up their money Problem String from the last episode. But first, Pam wanted to reflect a little on how she was less…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ep 48: Fractions, A Money Model
Episode 48
It's time to talk about everyone's two favorite things: fractions and money! Fraction equivalence is a super important concept in mathematics, and it…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ep 47: Fractions as Fair Sharing
Episode 47
Let's keep talking fractions! In this episode Pam and Kim discuss an interesting rich task from Cathy Fosnot to help students reason about fractions …
4 years, 8 months ago
Ep 46: Fractions for Young Learners
Episode 46
How young can young learners begin to experience fractions? Younger than you think! In this episode Pam and Kim describe simple ways we can help youn…
4 years, 8 months ago
Ep 45: 5 Interpretations of Rational Numbers
Episode 45
Time to get into fractions! There is so much to learn about teaching fractions and in this episode we wanted to lay some important ground work. All …
4 years, 8 months ago
Ep 44: Is it About Personality?
Though some people think Kim and Pam's voices are hard to tell apart, teaching Real Math has nothing to do with a particular style or even personalit…
4 years, 8 months ago
Ep 43: Standardized Tests
If there's one thing that often comes up in teachers' conversations, it's standardized tests. And Pam and Kim are not afraid to tackle the tough conv…
4 years, 8 months ago
Ep 42: Homework Pt 3
Episode 42
In this final episode in our series on homework, Pam and Kim discuss what types of homework teachers should send out, as well as some important pitfa…
4 years, 9 months ago