EPISODE · Aug 18, 2020 · 19 MIN
Ep 9: Strategies and Models
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris
What is the difference between a strategy and a model? Listen as Pam and Kim define strategies and models and explain the difference. They also give examples from both elementary and high school content to demonstrate the importance of developing strategies and using models to communicate those strategies. Talking Points:Shoutout to Clay! Clay uses powerful additive reasoning when he uses his understanding of place value to add large numbers. Let us know about someone mathy in your life!New Problem String videos!What is a strategy? What is a model?Examples of strategies and related modelsWhich is more important, models or strategies?Why are models so important to help students build relationships?Helping students understand strategy vs. modelsAdditional ResourcesStrategies vs Models ArticleStrategy vs Models Card Sorts
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What is the difference between a strategy and a model? Listen as Pam and Kim define strategies and models and explain the difference. They also give examples from both elementary and high school content to demonstrate the importance of developing strategies and using models to communicate those strategies. Talking Points: Shoutout to Clay! Clay uses powerful additive reasoning when he uses his understanding of place value to add large numbers. Let us know about someone mathy in your lif...
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