Making Math Moments That Matter
Making Math Moments That Matter
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr
Avoiding The Trap of Algorithms in Math - An Interview with Pam Harris from Math Is Figureoutable
39 minutes Posted May 5, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Are we teaching students fake math — and missing the chance to build real mathematical thinkers? If you've ever felt frustrated that your students are following procedures without true understanding — or wondered why some students seem "mathy" while others struggle — this conversation with math is figureoutable’s Pam Harris will open your eyes. Together with Jon Orr, Pam Harris uncovers the hidden traps in traditional math teaching that reinforce shallow learning, and she shares how rethinkin...