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Math problem solving is John SanGiovanni's thing... let's just say he is THE expert. On this interview we cover it all: tinkering, getting dirty, and balance... in MATH CLASS! You're going to love this fun chat with John SanGiovanni all about math problem solving.
In this episode we will chat about:
- problem solving
- many challenges in teaching math
- getting through math curriculum
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