EPISODE · Feb 3, 2022 · 55 MIN
Debate 2 - Stop Making Students Memorize Math
from DebateMath Podcast · host Chris Luzniak & Rob Baier
Text us your thoughts!Should students be asked to memorize in math class? Listen as two teams of two–with Dr. Mandi Tolen, Dr. Raj Shah, Liesl McConchie, and Geoff Krall–debate the purpose and reality of memorization. How much or what should you have your students memorize? Our guests hope to help you answer that question as they debate this episode’s resolution: Stop making students memorize math!Resources Referenced in this Episode:Building Fact Fluency by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zager Prime Climb game - Math for LoveFollow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely TeachingFollow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus AcademyFollow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in MindFollow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent MathBoth Raj & Liesl mentioned their courses on Grassroots WorkshopsGeoff Krall mentioned his book Necessary ConditionsListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to vote! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to cast a vote.Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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Text us your thoughts! Should students be asked to memorize in math class? Listen as two teams of two–with Dr. Mandi Tolen, Dr. Raj Shah, Liesl McConchie, and Geoff Krall–debate the purpose and reality of memorization. How much or what should you have your students memorize? Our guests hope to help you answer that question as they debate this episode’s resolution: Stop making students memorize math! Resources Referenced in this Episode: Building Fact Fluency by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johns...
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