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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 25 MIN

Ep 320: Important to Know About Rich Tasks

from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Scott Holmes

Rich Tasks are a powerful lesson structure and can be challenging to implement effectively. In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the preparation and approach needed to facilitate a successful Rich Task.Talking points:Know your content, know your studentsImportance of knowing who engages or shuts down, students' prior math experiences, who seeks extra challenge, and what's going on in their lives.Need to set expectationsUnderstanding the vertical and the horizontal math progressionsShifting your goals in real time Try Problem Strings firstLinks:Blog Post: Searching for a Better WayWhich Workshop to Take QUIZBuilding Powerful Mathematics RegistrationCheck out Pam's social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC 

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Rich Tasks are a powerful lesson structure and can be challenging to implement effectively. In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the preparation and approach needed to facilitate a successful Rich Task. Talking points: Know your content, know your studentsImportance of knowing who engages or shuts down, students' prior math experiences, who seeks extra challenge, and what's going on in their lives.Need to set expectationsUnderstanding the vertical and the horizontal math progressionsShifting...

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