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Ep 269: Why the Debate between Inquiry and Direct Instruction, Developing Reasoning and Teaching Procedures.

From Math is Figure-Out-Able! · Hosted by Pam Harris & Kim Montague

2025-08-12·1756

Episode summary

In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: Does inquiry mean leaving students to their own devices? In this episode Pam and Kim share their thoughts on the debate teaching reasoning vs. teaching procedures.

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Does inquiry mean leaving students to their own devices? In this episode Pam and Kim share their thoughts on the debate teaching reasoning vs. teaching procedures. Talking Points: We all want what's best for students Sometimes educators talk past each other, using words without examples to give meaning Experiencing mathing is different from…