
DebateMath Podcast
Bringing together educators with opposing viewpoints to have a discussion and explore the arguments
Podcasting since 2022 • 42 episodes
DebateMath Podcast
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Debate 38 - Should We Compare the Teaching of Reading to the Teaching of Math?
Is teaching math the same as teaching reading? Have you ever attended a PD or read about a strategy that works for teaching both reading and were asked to use it in math as well? There are times when these two pedagogies can overlap…but should ...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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46:42

Debate 37 - Dump the Algorithms?
Math is full of algorithms. These are generalized procedures or sets of rules to be followed in solving problems of a given type. From the standard algorithms for subtraction and long division in elementary school all the way to the distance fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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58:58

Debate 36 - Narrow the Grade Bands?
How narrow should we make the grade bands for teacher certification? When teachers get their certification in a state, it is usually for a specific subject and/or grade band. For instance, a teacher may get a certification in K-8 Elementary Tea...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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57:28

Debate 35 - Creating Belonging in Math Class?
As we’ve done in the past, we wanted to end the year by bringing together a few of our guests from past debates for a roundtable to reflect on the past debates and also engage in a discussion around a central question. This year’s question is:<...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:16:29

Debate 34 - Should Politics Be Avoided in Math Class?
At the time of this recording, we are in an election year and political ads are everywhere. As we get closer to November 2024, it is harder and harder to avoid. Now, while you may not think of math as a course that intersects with political top...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:00:05
