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Ep 295: Differentiating Problem Strings for your Grade Level: Over Subtraction

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

2026-02-10·1368

Episode summary

In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: How can you tweak a Problem String to work perfectly for your class? In this episode, Pam and Kim share a subtraction Problem String, and then unpack what changes they'd make for different audiences. Talking Points: A subtraction Problem String with the Over strategy The purpose of "what could a Helper be"?

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How can you tweak a Problem String to work perfectly for your class? In this episode, Pam and Kim share a subtraction Problem String, and then unpack what changes they'd make for different audiences. Talking Points: A subtraction Problem String with the Over strategy The purpose of "what could a Helper be"? When to provide a Helper problem…