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Ep 283: Are Equations Ever the Best Model?

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

2025-11-18·1423

Episode summary

In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: With so many models, what role do equations play? In this episode, Kim takes Pam through a Problem String that can only be modeled with equations and shares why. Talking Points: Fibonacci Day Utilizing choice is a mathematical behavior Differentiating instruction through strategies Swapping, not a major strategy, but a fun one Models vs.

Original publisher description

With so many models, what role do equations play? In this episode, Kim takes Pam through a Problem String that can only be modeled with equations and shares why. Talking Points: Fibonacci Day Utilizing choice is a mathematical behavior Differentiating instruction through strategies Swapping, not a major strategy, but a fun one Models vs.…