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Ep 310: More On Letting The Students Play

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

2026-05-26·1950

Episode summary

In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: How would you describe the difference between a classroom that emphasizes memorization and a classroom that develops mathematical reasoning? In this episode, Pam and Kim wrestle with an analogy for math classrooms.

Original publisher description

How would you describe the difference between a classroom that emphasizes memorization and a classroom that develops mathematical reasoning? In this episode, Pam and Kim wrestle with an analogy for math classrooms. Talking Points: Importance of letting students play with what they know to learn the real game of math The significance of choice in…