"Mathing" with Problem Strings-The Routine that benefits all students at all levels.
Part of ATOMIC Conference March 2026
Monday 23 March 2026·4:40 pm
Is Math Instruction primarily about: a) Answer Getting b) Developing Number Sense and Mathematical Reasoning If your answer was B, this session is for you. Let's examine how problem strings can be used from Elementary through High School to encourage students to, quote Pam Harris, "avoid the trap of the algorithm" and concentrate on making connections between mathematical concepts to make students learn math that sticks.
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