
Debate 3 - Let Them Use Notes
03/03/22 • 32 min
Should students be allowed to use notes on a math test? Listen as two teams of students debate the pros and cons of using notes on tests. What is fair to have on a notecard? What types of assessments should have notes? Our guests hope to help you answer these questions as they debate this episode’s resolution: Let Them Use Notes!
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Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Should students be allowed to use notes on a math test? Listen as two teams of students debate the pros and cons of using notes on tests. What is fair to have on a notecard? What types of assessments should have notes? Our guests hope to help you answer these questions as they debate this episode’s resolution: Let Them Use Notes!
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to vote! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to cast a vote.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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Debate 2 - Stop Making Students Memorize Math
Should students be asked to memorize in math class? Listen as two teams of two–with Dr. Mandi Tolen, Dr. Raj Shah, Liesl McConchie, and Geoff Krall–debate the purpose and reality of memorization. How much or what should you have your students memorize? Our guests hope to help you answer that question as they debate this episode’s resolution: Stop making students memorize math!
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
- Building Fact Fluency by Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zager
- Prime Climb game - Math for Love
- Follow Dr. Mandi Tolen on Twitter: @MandiTolenEDU. Websites: Make Math Not Suck & Infinitely Teaching
- Follow Dr. Raj Shah on Twitter:@drrajshah, Websites: DrRajShah.com & Math Plus Academy
- Follow Liesl McConchie on Twitter: @LieslMcconchie, Website: Math with the Brain in Mind
- Follow Geoff Krall on Twitter: @geoffkrall, Website: Emergent Math
- Both Raj & Liesl mentioned their courses on Grassroots Workshops
- Geoff Krall mentioned his book Necessary Conditions
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to vote! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to cast a vote.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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Debate 4 - Is a Hotdog a Sandwich?
Is a hotdog a sandwich? Does it matter what is inside? What if there is only one piece of bread? Is a hug a sandwich? Listen as our two father-daughter teams hope to sway you on the definition of a sandwich as they debate: Is a Hotdog a Sandwich?
Resources Referenced in this Episode:
- Kyle and Jon created Make Math Moments
- Kyle and Jon host Making Math Moments podcast
- Makemathmoments on twitter
- Follow Jon on Twitter: @MrOrr_geek
- Follow Kyle on Twitter: @MathletePearce
- Make Math Moments Facebook Group
- Justin Aion (@JustinAion)
- and Shelby Strong (@Sneffleupagus)
- Christopher Danielson @Trianglemancsd and Megan Parise Schmidt @Veganmathbeagle often seen in #sandwichchat
- Examples on luzniak.com
- Learn more about Chris’s debates from his Grassroots Workshops
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to vote! Go to our Twitter: @DebateMathPod to cast a vote.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
**Go to luzniak.com/podcast to get information about how to make debate a part of your math classroom!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMathPod or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Listened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Go to our BlueSky: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.
Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
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