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Ep 86: Are Algorithms Necessary?

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

2022-02-08·995

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In this episode of Math is Figure-Out-Able!: What purpose has and should algorithms have in mathematics education? Are step by step What purpose has and should algorithms have in mathematics education? Are step by step procedures even to be taught at all?

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What purpose has and should algorithms have in mathematics education? Are step by step What purpose has and should algorithms have in mathematics education? Are step by step procedures even to be taught at all? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about our role as teachers and what students need to think like mathematicians. Talking Points: One…