Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Warm-ups are small but mighty. Done well, they spark thinking, invite every student in, and set the tone for the entire lesson. kurtsalisbury.substack.com/.../what-wor.... classroom.amplify.com/.../6930704d... 021
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 13/10/2025✈️ Heading to NCTM? I’m honored to be presenting again this year! 📅 Thursday, 2:30 PM 🎯 Session Title: Early Algebraic Thinking with Desmos Classroom Here’s a short preview of the ideas we’ll discuss: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/when-does-... #mtbos #math @amplifyeducation.bsky.socialkurtsalisbury.substack.com🧩 When Does Algebraic Thinking Begin?Thinking About “Algebra” Before Algebra 062
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Heading to #NCTM? Come hang out with me at Amplify Arcade and Trivia Night on Oct 16 in Atlanta! :joystick::sparkles: Trivia, games, food, and fun! RSVP here: at.amplify.com/47W4OQKat.amplify.comAmplify Arcade and Trivia Night!Heading to NCTM? Win prizes, mingle with math teachers, and maybe even bring home the new trivia champ title at our annual Amplify Arcade and Trivia Night on Oct. 16, 2025! 000
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Math isn’t just about answers. It’s about struggle, sense-making, and reflection. What happens when we drop AI into Pólya’s problem-solving steps? #math #AI #mtbos @amplifyeducation.bsky.social kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/mario-math...kurtsalisbury.substack.comMario, Math, and the Machines: Keeping Struggle Alive with AIWhat would a math task look like that encouraged the use of AI? 033
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 11/08/2025📚✏️ My son is neurodiverse. Comprehension, in both reading and math, is one of his greatest challenges. However, learning is never a question of if, but when. Some insights from him on math and reading: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/comprehend... #iteachmath #mtboskurtsalisbury.substack.comComprehending MathematicsLessons learned from my son on reading and math 010
Reposted by Kurt SalisburyLibo Valencia 🧮 MathPlay @mrvalencia24.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Today STEP ss at Mercy University got to #MathPlay 🧮 with Interior Angles via @amplifyeducation.bsky.social Classroom👩💻🥷🐢 @desmos.com #ITeachMath #MTBoS #STEM #EdTech #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday #Math 193
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 21/07/2025I spent some time last week exploring the integration of Polypad and @amplifyeducation.bsky.social Classroom. Here are a few creations and modifications I made using these two tools together. If you're interested, you can check them out at the link: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/blending-t...kurtsalisbury.substack.comBlending the Manipulatives of Polypad with the Tools in Amplify (Desmos) ClassroomRecently, I had the opportunity to attend the Desmos Fellows event, an incredible space for math educators to connect, learn, and stretch their thinking. 020
Reposted by Kurt SalisburyAdrienne Hestenes @ahestenes.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Great ideas on how to shift the homework assignment to value process. 011
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 14/07/2025A few weeks back, I was honored to deliver a keynote address at a summer academy for math educators. One question has stuck with me ever since. @amplifyeducation.bsky.social #iteachmath #amplify #AI #edtech. kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/when-strug...kurtsalisbury.substack.comWhen Struggle Gets OutsourcedHow AI is challenging math instruction, and why that might be a good thing. 131
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Excited to share that I'll be presenting at #CAMT25 over the next two days!Thursday at 2:30pm in CC Ballroom C3 as we discuss Rigor and on Friday at 11:30am in CC Lila Cockrell Theater for a discussion on Balancing Conceptual Understanding and Procedural Fluency #Math #Amplifykurtsalisbury.substack.comRigor Is More Than Bigger Numbers: Let’s Create Mathematical ConflictWhen we talk about rigor in math education, we all recognize that it’s something we strive for in our classrooms. 020
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 25/06/2025A short post on STAAR after receiving some recent scores from the state. #iteachmath #assessment #mtbos open.substack.com/pub/kurtsali...open.substack.comThe Fault in our STAARsWhere assessment in Texas is missing the mark. 010
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 23/04/2025A quick look into making of this screen. #mtbos #math #curriculum @amplifyeducation.bsky.social kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/behind-the...kurtsalisbury.substack.comBehind the Build: A Peek into My Desmos Classroom Design ProcessHow a TikTok guessing game inspired a Desmos Classrom screen on linear equations 032
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Can you guess the line? teacher.desmos.com/activitybuil... #amplify #desmosclassroom #math #curriculum 010
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 14/04/2025kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/building-m... #math #iteachmath #STEM #edTechkurtsalisbury.substack.comBuilding Math Minds: Lessons from a Bin of LegosExploring the power of blending open-ended exploration with structured learning. 133
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Need a little help filling out your March Madness Bracket? Here is a simple predictor I built in #desmosclassroom #amplify #math teacher.desmos.com/activitybuil...teacher.desmos.comMarch Madness Predictorby Kurt Salisbury 051
Reposted by Kurt SalisburyErick Lee @theericklee.bsky.social · 25/02/2025A colleague was out sick today so I was covering her class. She left them the @desmos.com Punch Out! activity by @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social to practice Mean, Median, Mode and Range. Students were super engaged for the whole period. #ITeachMath teacher.desmos.com/activitybuil... 092
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Last week, I had the opportunity to attend NCTM in Kansas City. Reflecting on my experience, I shared some insights in a brief post: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/sorry-im-n.... #NCTMKC #Math #iteachmathkurtsalisbury.substack.comSorry, I’m Not Home Right Now, I’m Walking Through the Curriculum SpiderwebsNCTM Kansas City 020
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 04/02/2025This week, I’m honored to present at the NCTM Spring Conference in Kansas City alongside my colleague, Oscar Perales, Ed.D. I wrote a short post about one of our sessions. #NCTMKC25 #iteachmath kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/rigor-is-m...kurtsalisbury.substack.comRigor Is More Than Bigger Numbers: Let’s Create Mathematical ConflictWhen we talk about rigor in math education, we all recognize that it’s something we strive for in our classrooms. 081
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 31/01/2025kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/promise-an... 122
Kurt Salisbury @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social · 29/01/2025kurtsalisbury.com/2025/01/29/e...kurtsalisbury.comEnter the Math Dungeon: Creating Epic Adventures for StudentsThe Legend of Zelda series has always been one of my favorites, offering a perfect blend of excitement and challenge. The thrill of exploring a dungeon—daunting yet exhilarating—is unforgettable. E… 051
