Ep 298: Who Gets to Math? One thing that Opens or Closes the Gate

Using strategies to solve problems sounds good, but what if my students don't know the basics? In this episode, Pam and Kim dispel the myth that "the basics" needed for mimicking algorithms are the same as the fundamentals for math-ing.Talking PointsThe limitations of rote memorization and the benefits of strategic thinkingThe challenges of shifting away from traditional math teaching methodsRedefining what constitutes "basic math knowledge""The basics" needed for mimicking algorithms are not the same as "the basics" for math-ing.Students need to understand underlying properties and relationships rather than isolated factsPutting algorithms before reasoning gatekeeps who gets to reasonCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC