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NCTM @nctm.org · 02/02/2026

Over the weekend, our Content and Learning Advisory Committee (CLAC) met. We're excited for fresh new ideas to shape the future of mathematics education!

A group of people standing at the NCTM HQ

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Francis Su @mathyawp.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

For anyone interested in taking a summer math course, I'm teaching Discrete Mathematics (Math 55) online this summer. It's a 6-week course meeting online 3 days/week (MWF 8am-10:30am Pacific Time, May 28-July 2). More info: www.hmc.edu/summer-sessi... Apply here: www.hmc.edu/summer-sessi...

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

That I’ve been teaching for over 20 years, and in that experience teaching thousands of kids, more students with math anxiety have typical or high math ability. But let’s never question research or enter into healthy debates about it.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Welcome to the party :) Scenery is a little but different, but some definite familiarity of a time and place that once was :)

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We scaffold learning so all students have an entry point into the learning. Our goal is for students to feel safe, included and confident. Once that’s established, we can push students think as they’re more willing step outside their comfort zones. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Manipulatives as tools to support/model/extend thinking across K-12. Also, kids “can use them as toys” and then as teachers, we can scaffold in learning based on what kids are doing.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Get to spend the afternoon with a group of educators diving into the intentional use of manipulatives as tools for thinking across K-8, ensuring all students have access to to meaningful and rigorous mathematical experiences. #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky @corwinpress.bsky.social

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DavidPetro314 @davidpetro314.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

[New Post] Ontario Math Links - My favourite #math related links from this week: ontariomath.blogspot.com/2025/01/math... Links and help from @doingmath.bsky.social @comapmath.bsky.social @annieforest.bsky.social @howiehua.bsky.social and more #MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

2/2 Plus, forcing kids to adapt to a curriculum instead developing a repertoire and drawing upon what we need when we need it is just good teaching.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

1/2 I’m not really referring to either. When districts mandate teachers use a particular curriculum and only that particular curriculum by default of the curriculum being static, it’s going to benefit some kids, but definitely won’t benefit all.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Language and oral storytelling is cultural and directly tied to how students might demonstrate understanding of concepts. How often do we see kids penalized and harmed for not demonstrating understanding according how the science or the curriculum says they should. ?

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

3/3 Don’t get me wrong, direct instruction is a component of effective pedagogy. But we need to be very intentional with how/when/where/with who By not incorporating a variety of instruction and assessment techniques, we’ll support some, but what about everyone else? #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

2/3 Instruction driven by the “Science of _____” does not consider cultural and community ways of knowing and doing mathematics, and as a result, is particularly harmful for students who historically and currently experience the greatest marginalization in math spaces. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Great feed to follow if you’re not already. #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

This was shared with me, but I don’t know the source. I don’t believe in resolutions by virtue of setting a date to make a change. By reflecting on what’s behind me, while staying completely focused on what lies ahead - seen and unseen - these are commitments I can make. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

The example here, “my biggest takeaway from our time together” was the last activity I gave students before transitioning out of the classroom. Getting to be a part of someone, a families journey is the best part of being an educator. #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

For me, that would be passionate, authentic and vulnerable. Then we get to a learning experience that brought us joy, because with everything around us, we need to be intentional and sit with the things that bring us the most joy. #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

An activity I often lead in with is something I call “Learning for Joy”. We introduce ourselves and then share something about our identity. Most describe themselves using titles, though I encourage groups to use language that gets to the essence of their core identity. #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Saw a former student today who I taught when she was in 8th grade. She’s now 27 and an English teacher at the high school I went to as a student. Not sure if it’s a full circle thing, but either way, it’s definitely a trip. #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Almost a month later I was back for another visit to discover the final product. What do you notice? What do you wonder? #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Spent the day yesterday with a group of HS history teachers. @mathyawp.bsky.social reminds us that two human desires we seek are truth and permanence. Those were common themes we experienced together. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Working with a school where the through line underpinning the work is meaningful collaboration. We establish necessary conditions for educators, while building out learning to support students. Click the link to access the lesson. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Really enjoyed being part of this panel discussion sharing our work supporting educators as our province made the shift to destreaming. If interested, sharing a recording of the webinar and discount code for the book. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/aEK...

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

If we launch with a visual with two open prompts, we are inviting all students into the conversation. If we can then move into a storytelling framework where we invite students in as partners in problem-posing, we support developing agency and efficacy amongst students.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Visited school today a high MLL (multilingual learner) population. Pairing oral instructions with visual supports as well as shape recognition in one’s first language are two strategies educators can use to support learners with accessing content and curriculum. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Here’s a novel idea, maybe try talking to kids in order to figure out what they know, can do. While we’re at it, maybe point out a few things they need to pay attention to, see what they can do and then provide feedback based on what they’re doing/not doing in relation to what the goal is 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Which is why a space such as this is so important; educators sharing the work they do for no other reasons other than supporting one another and growing a field. Period.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

It’s all a grift. Just follow the money trail, which inevitably leads you to one or both of publishing companies and/or politicians.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

In Ontario, the word fidelity is used so the govt/policy makers can pat themselves on the back or demonized teachers. “Test scores are up because the curriculum was delivered with fidelity.” “Test scores are down because teachers didn’t deliver the curriculum with fidelity.”

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hope you can join us for a virtual book launch in celebration of the publication of Transformative Change through Educational Leadership. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📆Date: November 28, 2024 🕚Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm EST #MathSky #iTeachMath #EduSky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Worked with a group of educators today to make some subtle shifts in practice, grounded in being the least helpful person in the room. We want more kids doing more of the thinking and for them to rely on each other for that. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

Worked with a group of educators today to make some subtle shifts in grounded in being the least helpful person in the room. We want more kids doing more of the thinking and for them to rely on each other. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Well played, I can appreciate that. As a lifelong Leafs fan, I’ve learned to not let my emotions get the best of me.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Your son and my kids would get along great.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Playoff beard is already on point. Gearing up for a lengthy run. I’m on board with that.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

One of the first things I noticed at the school I was visiting with yesterday? What do you see? How do you see them? #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

A few highlights from our session, Supporting Access and Inclusion for Students with Disabilities at the Make Math Moments Virtual Summit. #iteachmath #mathsky

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Being taught to avoid talking about politics has led to a lack of understanding about politics. Problem is people are challenged to separate their own politics when teaching about politics. So what needs to be emphasized is having a civil conversation about a challenging topic.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

While this is some of the work I’m most passionate about, listening to myself is also pretty cringy. I mean, is that how I really sound 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Want to add one more thing re: one of your previous that lines up nicely here, grades suck. They hinder are often the biggest barrier to learning.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Educators need to have a firm understanding of the previous and subsequent grades expectations/standards. What students learn and when is progressive, so understanding where learning/entry points in relation to the previous year can support with an instructional plan to address particular areas.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Ontario, and yes the entire province made the shift.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

During class time. Removal from from class for targeted instruction should only occur after all in-class targeted supports have been exhausted, and families/caregivers have been partners in the decision-making process.

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Jordan Rappaport @jrappaport27.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

What a great thread. Reminds me of the old days :)

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