Ep 56: For Parents: Why Does "New Math" Look Different?

Math is Figure-Out-Able with Pam Harris

Hey parents! Thank you so much for listening to part two of our series for parents. It can be really frustrating to not understand what it is your kid is doing on their homework. What is up with all of the drawing? Where are the algorithms and simple steps? In this episode we'll explain the purpose and goal of why the math on your kid's paper looks different.
Talking Points:
Reasoning about math vs performing memorized steps

• We want our students to be reasoners, not calculators
• Representing students' thinking and reasoning on paper can look messy
• As we understand the possibilities with Real Math, we can encourage and refine teaching so more students are more successful