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Ep 45: 5 Interpretations of Rational Numbers
Time to get into fractions! There is so much to learn about teaching fractions and in this episode we wanted to lay some important ground work.Ā All too often we limit students to just one or two of the important ways...
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Ep 44: Is it about personality?
Though some people think Kim and Pam's voices are hard to tell apart, teaching real math has nothing to do with a particular personality type or style. We believe in seeing the humanity in students and empowering them...
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Ep 43: Standardized Tests
If there's one things teachers like talking about, it's standardized tests, and Pam and Kim are no exception! In this episode Pam asks Kim about her experience with standardized tests, and how teaching real math...
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Ep 42: Homework Pt 3
In this final episode in our series on homework, Pam and Kim discuss what types of homework teachers should send out, as well as some important pitfalls to avoid.Ā Talking Points:Pen and paper homeworkGames as...
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Ep 41: Homework Part 2
It's part two of our series on homework! Last time we heard Kim's perspective on when and what kinds of homework to give, but now it's Pam's turn. As a teacher for both high school and university classes, Pam gives an...
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Ep 40: Homework Pt 1
Welcome to our first off the cuff episode! Pam and Kim have no notes this time and are happy to tackle the topic of homework. Turns out, they have enough to say that this will be part one of a new series! Listen in as...
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Ep 39: Everybody learns, everybody grows
In this episode Pam and Kim discuss the secret to helping every student succeed. It's one of their guiding principles, and they can't believe they're only just now sharing it!Ā Talking PointsThe problem with the...
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Ep 38: Multiplication Facts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt 5
We made it to our final episode in our multiplication facts series! In this episode Pam and Kim share their secret to helping kids narrow in on facts they struggle with. This final episode exemplifies why we believe...
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Ep 37: Multiplication Facts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt 4
It's time for what you've all been waiting for. GAMES! Sure we don't want kids memorizing songs or rhymes to learn their facts, but in this episode Pam and Kim bring the fun into multiplication. What games are out...
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Ep 36: Multiplication Facts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt 3
Last episode Pam and Kim discussed how not to teach multiplication facts. So how should we teach them? This episode we look at multiplication facts through the lens of mathematizing!Talking PointsThe order that we...
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Ep 35: Multiplication Facts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt 2
What are some great techniques to teach multiplication facts? What are the pitfalls to avoid? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss ways teachers may inadvertently 1) overemphasize speed, 2) introduce shame into their...
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Ep 34: Multiplication Facts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Pt 1
In this episode Pam and Kim begin the first of another series: Multiplication Facts! What role can mathematizing and real math play in helping kids master their multiplication facts? Listen in as Pam and Kim outline...
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