EPISODE · Nov 26, 2024 · 26 MIN
Ep 232: Exponent Relationships Pt 1
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris, Kim Montague
Can we prepare students for really hairy exponent problems without resorting to memorized rules? In this first episode of a series, Pam and Kim share a task that could get kids and teachers thinking more and more multiplicatively and understandably about exponents.Talking Points:Can a task have too many layers for students to be successful?Can we sequence a task that works for 3rd grade to Algebra?Problem String to connect prime factorization to exponents.Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC
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Can we prepare students for really hairy exponent problems without resorting to memorized rules? In this first episode of a series, Pam and Kim share a task that could get kids and teachers thinking more and more multiplicatively and understandably about exponents. Talking Points: Can a task have too many layers for students to be successful?Can we sequence a task that works for 3rd grade to Algebra?Problem String to connect prime factorization to exponents.Check out our social media Twitter:...
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