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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Pam Harris, Kim Montague

458 episodes

4 days ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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Episodes (20/458)

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - December 17, 2025

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

6 days ago

3 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 287: 12 Days of Free, Pt 1

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...

1 week ago

16 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - December 10 , 2025

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

1 week ago

2 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 286: Listening Is Not Enough

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...

2 weeks ago

23 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - December 3 , 2025

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

2 weeks ago

2 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 285: Small Shifts, Big Impact

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 ...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - November 26, 2025

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

3 weeks ago

4 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 284: Grateful for...

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...

4 weeks ago

18 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - November 19, 2025

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 19, 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

1 month ago

3 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 283: Are Equations Ever the Best Model?

With so many models, what role do equations play? In this episode, Kim takes Pam through a Problem String that can only be modeled with equations and shares why. Talking Points: Fibonacci DayUtilizing choice is a mathematical behaviorDifferentiating instruction through strategiesSwapping, not a major strategy, but a fun oneModels vs. StrategiesEquations as models for equivalance strategiesCheck out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Facebook: Pam Harris, author, m...

1 month ago

22 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - November 12, 2025

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on November 12, 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

1 month ago

2 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 282: Playing With Math

Understanding math is important, and fun. In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the necessity of play in mathematics education and share when, where, and why they each play differently with math. Talking Points: Dr. Brad Ballinger's view that algorithms are...playful??The fun and educational value of simply playing with mathmatics How Pam and Kim differ in their purposes and preferences when playing with mathHow #MathStratChat can help you! Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHa...

1 month ago

20 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - November 5, 2025

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

1 month ago

2 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 281: Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in K-2

There's a brand new book for K-2 teachers! In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss how strategies in early mathematics build upon each other and increase in sophistication for future learning. Talking Points: Strategies build on each other, algorithms do notThe importance of building relationships and mental actions in students' brainsGet to Ten grows up to Get to a Friendly NumberAdd Ten grows up to Add a Friendly Number How the Over and Give and Take strategies help students think outsid...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - October 29 , 2025

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 29, 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

1 month ago

3 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 280: Rapid Fire Math Pedagogy Questions

How can we adjust our teaching to meet the needs of our students? In this episode, Pam proposes a series of rapid-fire pedagogical scenarios for Kim to respond to with her best advice. What will Kim say in 90 seconds or less? Talking Points: What to do about a student who only solves addition problems left to right?How to handle a student who always signals to pass during Problem Strings?Ways to encourage students to use strategies learned in Problem Strings when doing independent math work...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - October 22, 2025

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 22, 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

2 months ago

3 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

NCSM/NCTM Reflections: What We Are Thinking About!

Pam and Kim went to NCSM and NCTM in Atlanta! In this episode, they share some of their favorite moments, biggest take-aways, and new insights gleaned from the sessions they attended and the people they met. Talking Points: Discussing the meaning of "algorithm" with Sarah Bush and Karen Karp, authors of The Math Pact Importance of talk moves and listening moves, with Elham Kazemi and Allison Hintz, authors of Intentional Talk And Listening The joy of celebrating someone else...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

#MathStratChat - October 15 , 2025

In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on October 15, 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

2 months ago

6 minutes

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 278: Benefit from Solving Equations Graphically

What role can technology play in mathematics education? In this episode Pam and Kim explore a Problem String for solving systems of equations using Desmos. Talking Points: Graphing systems of equationsWhere lines intersect with different parent functionsUsing graphing to understand the behavior of a cubic function and moreUsing technology as a tool to understand what's happening, not as a crutch just to get answers.Check out our social media Twitter: @PWHarris Instagram: Pam Harris_math Face...

2 months ago

19 minutes