EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 27 MIN
Ep 256: Are Problem Strings the Same as Thin Slicing? Pt 1
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris, Kim Montague
Are Problem Strings the same thing as Thin Slicing? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about the similarities between Problem Strings and Dr. Peter Liljedahl's Thin Slicing.Talking Points:Example Problem String:Calling on students strategically in a Problem StringStrategic seating arrangements for partner talkSimilarities between Problem Strings and Thin Slicing:Purposefully designed sequence of related problemsProblems given one at a timeIncreasing challengeCritical teacher planningOpen access for all studentsPurposeful variation to keep students challengedCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC
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Are Problem Strings the same thing as Thin Slicing? In this episode Pam and Kim talk about the similarities between Problem Strings and Dr. Peter Liljedahl's Thin Slicing. Talking Points: Example Problem String:Calling on students strategically in a Problem StringStrategic seating arrangements for partner talkSimilarities between Problem Strings and Thin Slicing:Purposefully designed sequence of related problemsProblems given one at a timeIncreasing challengeCritical teacher planningOpen acc...
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