EPISODE · Aug 24, 2021 · 29 MIN
Ep 62: Models That Aren't Our Fav
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris
In this episode Pam and Kim show how three popular models - 100 charts, base ten blocks, and algebra tiles - while powerful for developing reasoning, can limit students' development of more sophisticated thinking as tools for computation. Talking Points:CRA vs tools for thinkingWhat are 100 charts, base 10 blocks and algebra tiles?3 limitations for some manipulatives that prevent kids from doing Real Math How each not-fav model have the 3 limitations for computingMimicking or Mathematizing?
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In this episode Pam and Kim show how three popular models - 100 charts, base ten blocks, and algebra tiles - while powerful for developing reasoning, can limit students' development of more sophisticated thinking as tools for computation. Talking Points: CRA vs tools for thinkingWhat are 100 charts, base 10 blocks and algebra tiles?3 limitations for some manipulatives that prevent kids from doing Real Math How each not-fav model have the 3 limitations for computingMimicking or Math...
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