EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 27 MIN
Ep 281: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in K-2
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris, Kim Montague
There's a brand new book for K-2 teachers! In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss how strategies in early mathematics build upon each other and increase in sophistication for future learning.Talking Points:Strategies build on each other, algorithms do notThe importance of building relationships and mental actions in students' brainsGet to Ten grows up to Get to a Friendly NumberAdd Ten grows up to Add a Friendly Number How the Over and Give and Take strategies help students think outside the problemWays developing strategies allows for differentiation Purchasing Information: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in K-2 https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/dmrk2Check out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC
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There's a brand new book for K-2 teachers! In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss how strategies in early mathematics build upon each other and increase in sophistication for future learning. Talking Points: Strategies build on each other, algorithms do notThe importance of building relationships and mental actions in students' brainsGet to Ten grows up to Get to a Friendly NumberAdd Ten grows up to Add a Friendly Number How the Over and Give and Take strategies help students think outsid...
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