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July 15, 2025 24 mins

Should you require student's to show their work in mathematics? Whose work? When? How much work? For what purpose? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss classroom culture and the importance of communication in mathematics, diving into these questions and more.

Talking Points:

  • Whose work are you asking student to show?
  • Motivations for showing work
  • Don't fix the math, mentor the mathematician - Cathy Fosnot
  • Communication is a mathematical behavior
  • Determining 'just enough' is a mentoring opportunity

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