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Ep 298: Who Gets to Math? One thing that Opens or Closes the Gate
From Math is Figure-Out-Able! · Hosted by Pam Harris & Kim Montague
2026-03-03·1514
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In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: Using strategies to solve problems sounds good, but what if my students don't know the basics? In this episode, Pam and Kim dispel the myth that "the basics" needed for mimicking algorithms are the same as the fundamentals for math-ing.
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Using strategies to solve problems sounds good, but what if my students don't know the basics? In this episode, Pam and Kim dispel the myth that "the basics" needed for mimicking algorithms are the same as the fundamentals for math-ing. Talking Points The limitations of rote memorization and the benefits of strategic thinking The challenges of…