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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Sounds like you helped me figure out a goal for the rest of the school year! #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Credit to the great @MathforLove for all sorts of amazing games and ideas for activities. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I love those so much. I do them occasionally with my little circle of math friends. I also love the Algebra course on Youcubed. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A2 part 2 - I've seen some really nice data visualizations lately using Looker Studio but I haven't yet learned how to use it. Toddle seems to be very trendy right now for that in addition to being a LMS. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

You must be very disciplined in your timing to ensure you get to those exit tickets. I am terrible at finding time for synthesis, reflection, and such. Major failing on my part! #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A2 My favorite data comes from diagnostic assessments or just plain talking with kids as they do math. I am very sceptical of the major digital assessments. It's tough for teachers to figure out what to do next with that kind of data. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A1 I think kids become more engaged when they believe their ideas are valued. They feel seen and appreciated. They all love a good WODB or Notice/Wonder for sure. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Q0 I am Jennifer, a math specialist in a place known for fizzy soda, civil rights, hip hop and golf. It's chilly here now. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A5 I like to ask questions about the structure of the problem and how that shows up in the kids' work, for example "where can we see the extra pieces of candy the second friend got" in your drawing? Or how does this equation match the two sets of candy? #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

This is also great for turning students' attention toward the thinking of their peers rather than only what they teacher says. They can see each other as valuable resources. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A3 I hate to be a Debbie Downer but it's tough. Many kids in my school haven't been permitted to struggle - their caregivers jump in to solve all problems right away. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A2 Context is really important. After Halloween, I taught 1st graders about comparison problems. I launched with a Fair or Not Fair routine with pictures of 2 sets of candy. Kids needed to explain if two friends received those sets, would it be fair or not. How to make it fair? #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I love that you are still stretching yourself mathematically!!! #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Yes, and I wonder what has happened to them to make them that way. When did their fear of making a mistak creep in? #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A1 I can prompt students to explain what is happening in the story problem or what it is about. Basically, getting them to make sense of it. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Hi Everyone! Dear Melynee - please do whatever you feel is right. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Thanks to both of you for the playful posts! #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I can't believe we didn't think of Scrabble! #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A9 I am helping my school librarian add more mathy books to our collection. He created a special section for them in our library so they are easy to find. Thanks for more great tips! #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A7 I wonder if longer names tend to have higher numbers? Ivy has only 97 while Nadine has 453. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A6 I enjoy tangrams and the picture book Grandfather Tang's Story. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Oh you just reminded me that when I used to teach 1st, I did a Which One Doesn't Belong routine with 4 words, to notice phonics features, for ex. : see sets seat sheet #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A4 Kindergarten students at my school use "loose parts" such as glass beads to form letters of their heart words. They could also count the number of items in each letter or word. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A2 I notice numbers, letters and words. This looks like fun! 26 Letters of the Alphabet? 100 cents in a Dollar? How about 100 W to lose your L? Paul Simon reference 😆 #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A1 My favorite new game is Bracket City from The Atlantic magazine online. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Hi #ElemMathChat ! Hoppin in late. I am grateful for my sweet grandchildren. I am a math specialist in Atlanta.

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I’m inspired to survey the families who attend my math workshops this year - in the past my teachers have surveyed the kids about their attitudes about math and their growth mindset. #elemmathchat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Lemme think. I live quite far from there and am not super familiar. I’ll pm you tomorrow #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Yes, I have been working on my messaging to both teachers and families about the higher expectations for math that include reasoning , problem solving and communicating - in short, math practices. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I am a math specialist in Atlanta. I am always learning more about students who struggle and how to support them. I also love hosting family math workshops. #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Hi Melynee, I love to use a math rack for addition and subtraction to 20. Here’s a nice resource: www.kentuckymathematics.org/docs/kcm_vir...

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Super fun task! Will try with some friends. 😊

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I feel so silly that I just learned that opposite sides of a six-sides die add up to 7! Thanks to Juanita Copley for letting me in on the big secret. 🙏 🎲🤦 #ITeachMath #ElemMathChat

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

My students adore Struggly and I feel good about offering it to them as they engage in productive struggle while developing deeper understandings and essential skills. Feel free to give it a try! #growthmindset #ElemMathChat #ITeachMath #MTBoS

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Jennifer Lagrange @jjdlagrange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I’ve been having so much fun chatting with teachers at the Struggly booth! We have been discovering new tasks and having a blast playing and connecting. #NCTMKC25

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