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Ep 253: Choosing a Problem String

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Which Problem Strings are appropriate for your students? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss what they consider when choosing a Problem String for a classroom.
Talking Points:

A fraction addition example string
Things to consider when choosing a Problem String:
- Prewritten vs write your own
- Time of year
- Strategies students already own
- Building a model vs building a strategy
- Order of sophistication of strategies
- Building a model vs strategy
- New content versus review/reteach

See episodes 33, 71, 72, 163, 226, 241 for more on Problem Strings!
Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

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Ep 253: Choosing a Problem String

Math is Figure-Out-Able!

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Content provided by Pam Harris, Kim Montague, Pam Harris, and Kim Montague. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Pam Harris, Kim Montague, Pam Harris, and Kim Montague or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Which Problem Strings are appropriate for your students? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss what they consider when choosing a Problem String for a classroom.
Talking Points:

A fraction addition example string
Things to consider when choosing a Problem String:
- Prewritten vs write your own
- Time of year
- Strategies students already own
- Building a model vs building a strategy
- Order of sophistication of strategies
- Building a model vs strategy
- New content versus review/reteach

See episodes 33, 71, 72, 163, 226, 241 for more on Problem Strings!
Check out our social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

… continue reading

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#Podcasting Education #Pam Harris

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