In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on July 22, 2026.

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You already know that we seek for flexibility, efficiency, being clever, and owning a variety of mathematical strategies. But what about grading students based on how many strategies they own to solve a problem? And what does "clever" even mean? Tune in as Pam and Kim discuss their definitions of "clever" and how we can help students seek for clever math strategies.

Talking Points:

• The meaning of 'clever' and how to encourage it in students.
• How 'seeking for clever' is a mathematical behavior and mindset
• Caution with requiring multiple solutions for a grade
• Importance of experience in mentoring kids to represent their thinking
• Nudging students to reflect on a strategy they want to do 'next time'

Links:

1. Place Value Mini-Workshop Registration
2. DMR Registration Link
3. Math is Figureoutable Blog
4. Pam's Books

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on July 15, 2026.

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.

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How can we equip students to tackle problems that do not fit a standard algorithm? In this episode, Pam and Kim experience a Problem String intended to engage fraction reasoning without traditional algorithms.

Talking Points:

• Equivalences
• Percents and fractions
• Genuine reasoning about fractional relationships
• Playing versus commanding
• Drawing fraction models just in case versus just in time

Links:

1. DMR Registration Link
2. Math is Figureoutable Blog
3. Pam's Books

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on July 8, 2026.

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We love being with mathematics educators! In this episode Pam and Kim recount their experiences at CAMT 2026.

Talking Points:

• Feeling at home at CAMT
• Experiencing math at conferences
• Bullding relationships at conferences
• Should a goal be to make math 'easier'?
• Real world math from real questions from students
• Language matters
• Explicit vs Inquiry

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Math is FigureOutAble Blog

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In today’s MathStratChat, Pam and Kim discuss the MathStratChat problem shared on social media on July 1, 2026.

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.

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Developing Mathematical Reasoning FREE workshop

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Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education

Shout out to our leaders! Let's take a peek at some important conversations Pam and Kim have had over the years, just for you.

Talking Points:

• Ep 65: The power of shared math and teaching experiences
• Ep 104: What is Math Is Figure-Out-Able?
• Ep 165: Caution with manipulatives
• Ep 201: Are algorithms bad?

DMR Registration Link Pam's Books
Math is FigureOutAble Blog

Check out Pam's social media
Twitter: @PWHarris
Instagram: Pam Harris_math
Facebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics education
Linkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC