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Math teacher educator Pam Harris and her cohost Kim Montague answer the question: If not algorithms, then what? Join them for ~15-30 minutes every Tuesday as they cast their vision for mathematics education and give actionable items to help teachers teach math that is Figure-Out-Able. See www.MathisFigureOutAble.com for more great resources!
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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 28, 2026. 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
Are your Number Talks purposeful? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the when, how, and why of Number Talks, which they call Problem Talks. Talking Points: Problem Talk vs. Problem StringWhen and why to use a Problem TalkExample Problem Talk of 15 x 36Deciding whose strategy to representProblem Talks are still instructionalHow many students to chooseChoosing a rich problem For more about Problem Talks and Problem Strings, check out episodes 33 and 241. Episode 33 , Episode...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 21, 2026. 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
There is much more to fractions than "cross multiply and divide". In this episode, Pam and Kim facilitate a Problem String to explore the partitive meaning of fractions. Talking Points: Fractions and divisionThe partitive meaning of fractionsEquivalent fractionsRelational reasoning in understanding fractionsScaling up or down to find equivalent, simpler problems Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education Linked...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 14, 2026. 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
Part of being a good teacher is teaching with integrity and consistency. In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the importance of knowing your beliefs about teaching and learning math to guide your choices and decision making. Talking Points: Mathematics is hierarchical Development of Mathematical Reasoning frameworkKnow your content, know your kidsSuccess Map frameworkDeveloping a cohesive vision for math and math teachingDecision making about the what and how of teaching mathCheck out o...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on January 7, 2026. 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
How did you grow in 2025? What are your goals for 2026? In this podcast, Pam and Kim reflect on 2025 and share the exciting things they are working towards in 2026. Talking Points: Recapping highlights of 2025Problem String book series completedDevelopment of Mathematical Reasoning anchor and companion booksFoundations for StrategiesNew workshops in 2025 and 2026 Free opportunities in 2026Conferences in 2026Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Faceboo...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on December 31, 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
All teachers are different, but we should all teach intentionally. In this episode, Kim surprises Pam with a collection of favorite "Pam-isms" and asks Pam to elaborate on whether each one is an intentional teacher move and why it is important, or if it is just her personality. Talking Points Ninety-niiiiiiiiine...Is that legal?Isn't it nice, when the answer is the question?Sit up tall, you just mathed!Math is Figure-Out-Able!Bam!Could I invite you to consider...I know you didn't, but could ...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on December 24, 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
In the season of giving, Math is Figure-Out-Able is giving some free stuff to you! In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss free opportunities to learn and grow as a teacher. Talking Points: Join the Teacher Facebook GroupPodcast Episodes 156 "Start Here"Development of Mathematical Reasoning Episodes 5, 6, 67, 68Focus on Fluency in Episode 277Math is FigureOutAble BlogProblem String VideosNumberclub WebinarOur Free Developing Mathematical Reasoning WorkshopLink to all 12 Days of FREE: https://www...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on December 17, 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
Who does not love free? We do, and know you do too! In this episode, Pam and Kim kick of the 12 Days of Free, Math is Figureoutable style! Tune in to hear the first 6 FREE opportunities for supporting your math teaching. Talking Points: The Most Important Numeracy Strategies ebook#MathStratChatTryThisTuesday/ThursdayProblem Strings GuideMath if Figure-out-Able Podcast favorite 3 episodesHow to receive our weekly email newsletterInstructional Routines HubCheck out our social media Twitter: @P...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on December 10, 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
Why do we listen to student thinking? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss how listening is a powerful tool for both coaching and teaching. Talking Points: Why do we listen?What do we do after listening?Listening in service of moving the student or teacher forwardThe Success Map and Developing Mathematical ReasoningAffirming Learning Walks Distinguishing methods from end goalsMathematical and Community Building purposes for listeningCheck out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagra...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on December 3, 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
Sometimes a little shift makes all the difference. In this episode, Pam and Kim describe the new mini workshop for introducing secondary teachers to the small shifts in their teaching that can bring reasoning into their classrooms. Talking Points: Cathy Fosnot's 'Young Mathematicians At Work'Introducing new 'mini' workshops on Transforming Teaching 6-12Bridging the gap between K-5 and secondary teachers How these workshops are accessible and affordable for both teachers and leaders.The ...
In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 26, 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
As the end of the year gets closer, it's a great time to reflect what and who we are grateful for! In this episode, Pam and Kim pause to give thanks for the wonderful work being done around the world to make math more figureoutable. Talking Points: Grateful for YOU, listeners!Grateful for our amazing teacher Facebook groupGrateful for our Journey and JourneyLeader communitiesGrateful for the Math is FigureOutAble teamGrateful for hard questions Grateful for each otherGrateful for the jou...
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