Listen "Ep 2: Math Does Not Equal Algorithms!"
Episode Synopsis
What is 99 plus anything? What is 99 times anything? How can you use relationships to solve those problems? In this episode, Pam and Kim talk about how Real Math is not about mimicking an algorithm, but rather about letting the numbers and the structure dictate the strategy. Teaching Real Math is about listening to students - that you must know your content, and know your kids.Talking Points:What are Algorithms? Do mathematicians typically use algorithms?What does Pam mean when she says it's not about the algorithm?You have to know your content, know your kidsIf not algorithms, what is Pam's goal?Kim's Over strategy for addition and multiplicationWhat is 99 + anything?
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