Ep: 31: A Cool Multiplication Strategy

In this episode Pam and Kim want to help you develop a cool multiplication strategy. Which multiplication strategy? We aren't going to tell you until the end of the episode : -). We believe in developing strategies as natural outcomes, and then giving it a name. How do we do it? With Problem Strings! Listen in as Pam and Kim go through a Problem String to develop this super handy multiplication strategy.

Talking points:

• Are alternative strategies worth learning?
• What does it mean to do mental math?
• How to make mental math accessible for everyone.
• What is a Problem String?
• The _____ strategy