Ep 94: If Not Algorithms, Then What?

We want students to be real problem solvers, and we know that means much more than helping them get correct answers. But we never want to put students in a position where they are disadvantaged because they don't know the traditional algorithms. We actually want them to have a much deeper and richer understanding of mathematical relationships. In this episode Pam and Kim begin a series exploring the major strategies for each operation that students need so that they can solve ANY problem that's reasonable to solve without a calculator. Talking Points:Pam's journey from learning only step by step procedures to mathematizingHow this series can take Pam's published books a step furtherHow Kim, and many other mathematicians approach problemsOwnership of the major relationships empowers students with choiceHonor students thinking, but don't leave students where they areGet the download!: mathisfigureoutable.com/big