EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 21 MIN
Ep 248: Avoid the I'm Not A Math Person Trap
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris, Kim Montague
Why do students give up on learning math? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how using algorithms as teaching tools is distorting students' perception of what the definition of math is, which results in a poor mathematical identity. Talking Points:A mysterious five pound bagA proportional reasoning Problem StringTrap #1 and #2 (see Ep 246 and 247 for more details)Trap #3 a false definition of math that leads to Identity Definition of Math TrapRead Pam's new book for more information: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of AlgorithmsPurchase Book here: http://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/avoidthetrapsCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC
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Why do students give up on learning math? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how using algorithms as teaching tools is distorting students' perception of what the definition of math is, which results in a poor mathematical identity. Talking Points: A mysterious five pound bagA proportional reasoning Problem StringTrap #1 and #2 (see Ep 246 and 247 for more details)Trap #3 a false definition of math that leads to Identity Definition of Math TrapRead Pam's new book for more information:...
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