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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textStandard algorithm in math is common. Students are taught this algorithm standard by their parents as a way to help students. However, it often leads to confusion and prevents students from learning! Find out more inside this episode all about using an algorithm standard ways aren't best. In this episode we're chatting about the standard algorithm and what to do instead during elementary years In this episode you will chat about: why the algorithm standard is not the best way to teach students math what you should be doing instead of the standard algorithm in elementary school ways to incorporate other methods Links Mentioned in the Episode: 🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions Books I love & mentioned often: 📗Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as 📘Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU 📙Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h 📕5 Practices for Orchestarting Math Discusions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl Leave a review!! If you love listening to Honest Math Chat, please take a few seconds to leave a review so other teachers know this is a valuable place to spend a few minutes each week.
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