Ep 277: Memorize the Facts - It Makes All the Difference

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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Pam Harris, Kim Montague

443 episodes

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 5, 2025. Note: It’s more fun if you try to solve the problem, share it on social media, comment on others strategies, before you listen to Pam and Kim’s strategies. Check out #MathStratChat on your favorite social media site and join in the conversation. Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

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Ep 277: Memorize the Facts - It Makes All the Difference

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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1 month ago

Ep 277: Memorize the Facts - It Makes All the Difference

What is the difference between "knowing" and "owning" facts? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss how to help all students make the most of multiplication facts. Talking Points: How different people respond when asked to "memorize facts""Own the facts" versus "Know the facts" - Do they mean the same thing?Napkin Math Using Problem Strings to teach facts and moreHow reasoning about facts builds important multiplicative relationshipsHow reasoning in Problem Strings supports reasoning...