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Ep 62: Models That Aren't Our Fav
From Math is Figure-Out-Able! · Hosted by Pam Harris & Kim Montague
Episode summary
In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: In this episode Pam and Kim show how three popular models - 100 charts, base ten blocks, and algebra tiles - while powerful for developing reasoning, can limit students' development of more sophisticated thinking as tools for computation. Talking Points: CRA vs tools for thinking What are 100 charts, base 10 blocks and algebra tiles?
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In this episode Pam and Kim show how three popular models - 100 charts, base ten blocks, and algebra tiles - while powerful for developing reasoning, can limit students' development of more sophisticated thinking as tools for computation. Talking Points: CRA vs tools for thinking What are 100 charts, base 10 blocks and algebra tiles? 3 limitations…