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Is PEMDAS really helping students grasp math, or is it creating more confusion? 🤔 In this episode, Pam and Kim dive into the common misconceptions caused by teaching PEMDAS as a rigid acronym. They discuss why it can lead to shallow memorization and offer alternative strategies that focus on developing real mathematical understanding. Discover new methods for teaching order of operations that emphasize reasoning and communication, setting students up for success in complex problem-solving. 🔍💡

In this episode, you'll learn:
👉 Why teaching math is about clear communication, not just memorization 🧠💬
👉 The difference between social conventions and logical mathematical thinking 🔄✖️➕
👉 How Open Middle problems can strengthen students' reasoning with multiplication, division, and addition 🎯
👉 Effective strategies to teach order of operations using GEMA, fostering deeper understanding 📚✨

Whether you're an educator or a math enthusiast, this episode will help you rethink how to teach and understand one of the most foundational math concepts! 🎓📐