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Sfard does great work. Looking forward to more previews! 😉

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Sounds like a load of fun! Is this also related to Indigenous beadwork?

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In turn, it's also amazing for our students to problem pose and imagine alongside us. They come up with amazing things!

I love taking tasks and imagining possibilities across grade levels and topics. I think this sort of imagination is a healthy exercise for our pedagogical muscles!

Looks like #NoticeWonder isn't super active here for #iTeachMath #MTBoS. Hmm...Might be a nice one for starting conversations... Just thinking out loud. Draft #SkyWriting is better than no writing. Right?!

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This reminds me of #NoticeWonder possibilities. Is that a well-treaded hashtag here? I should check it out...

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I particularly appreciated the way you frame difficulties as opportunities. I often find that to be important to deeply believe because it seeps through how we interact with the students.

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Double number lines are so rich as both representations as well as strategies for resolving problems. Thanks for sharing!

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I definitely welcome any thoughts about being more than just spelling welcome. Let's talk and hammer it out! What does it mean to centre on humanity of teaching and learning?

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I love your words here, though. The humanity is essential. Although I appreciate all the sharing of resources and advertisements of events - I know I thrived through meaningful conversations.

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Yes... I think to enact and to live such intentions is significantly more difficult than wording it. This was the challenge back then, and remains the challenge now. But I think it will be important to step forward somehow someway. At least that's what I'm ready for again.

Amazing! Will definitely be checking that out. Thank you!

Carl Brandt Long @carlblong.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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#Mathstoday is a hashtag that some folks (esp. in UK?) use to share their lessons, practices, etc.

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Contributing to Community

Alright #MTBoS #iTeachMath, I'll get things rolling, too (I'm sure I'm not the only one). paimath.substack.com/p/contributi... I'll be emailing some folks to get things started. Let's see where it goes.

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What was the magic of #MTBoS (#iTeachMath) for me? How do I co-construct it with others? What's our next move?

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Maybe ultimately it'll come down to how we use it and how we contribute - since that's the only thing we can control. So here's me giving it another shot #MTBoS #iTeachMath. If you are seeing this, please recommend some live chats or feeds that are alive and well!

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While for me it isn't what made #MTBoS amazing, it was also a place where people found out about events and made connections. Incidentally, I think that's what is currently most prominent here (though might just be because following-up hasn't been as strong)

We also shared not only interesting practices, but our different ways of approaching tasks/structures/reflections. Amazing that many are doing it here #MTBoS #iTeachMath #MathSky @marybourassa.bsky.social @natbanting.bsky.social @davidpetro314.bsky.social @kirstdy.bsky.social @karencampe.bsky.social

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Both on Twitter and blogs, I discussed with many on assessment. We pondered, shared practices, & reflected critically. Who are some folks who are thinking about 'assessment' (not just evaluation) in #iTeachMath? I tried to tag folks from #MTBoS here but just realized that they're not all on BlueSky.

Maybe it helps to re-think what contributed to #MTBoS magic previously. Of course, it's all about people, but that's easy to say vaguely. Let me try to be more specific. For me, it was the interactions. We tagged people and continued conversations, so let me start there.

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

As with all things, there are infinitely many contributing conditions. It's clear that #MTBoS magic hasn't been recreated anywhere. Whether personal/global circumstances, career changes of many #MTBoS veterns, or subtle shifts in why people use social media. So: How do we make new magic? #iTeachMath

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A bit delayed but just signed up!

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

That's awesome! Is this part of your doctoral work, or more out of a personal soul-searching of meanings? I am curious for several reasons. e.g. 1) I am also doing doctoral work, and 2) I have a complex (estranged) relationship with my family, and do plan on exploring at some point

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

It seems like an amazing journey for sure, and I am happy it has been so profound for you as you make more connections!

Catriona Agg @catrionaagg.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

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Hi new maths teacher followers! One of the best things we do here is share little bits of our maths lessons using #MathsToday. It doesn’t have to be an incredible new idea - just a little positive snippet from your day. Please join in, I’d love to know what you’ve been up to today!

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 03/05/2024

Okay, so I tried my best but didn't really manage to skywrite all that much...!

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TODOS: Mathematics for ALL @todos-math.bsky.social · 03/05/2024

Join us for the next #TODOSlive! The authors of the Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World book series will discuss the development of the first book in the series, What We Do When Fairness Fails Us & offer suggestions for using with students. #MTBoS Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

TODOS Live!
A Deep Dive into What We Do When Fairness Fails Us from the Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World Book Series
May 30, 2024 4:00pm Pacific Time
Speakers: Toya Frank, Zandra de Araujo, And Maria del Rosario Zavala

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 03/05/2024

At #OAME2024, Curtis Carmichael gives a charismatic, entertaining, and thoughtful keynote about an expansive view of mathematics with many nuanced examples rooted in innovation, technology, and the living of life. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos A gem of a talk with lots of reflect on.

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Judy @btcthinks.bsky.social also relates to @crystalmwatson.bsky.social 's session earlier in the day in terms of thinking about belonging. How exactly are we crafting classrooms (and processes of classrooms) as an inviting space? #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath

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As teachers tell stories, there are some additional affordances for building relationships, rapport, having contexts that students can think with, and more. It is a deliberate choice on Liljedahl's part to not include explicit mentions of stories in the 2020 book. #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos

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Judy Larsen and Maegan Giroux, in a session about Crafting Engaging Stories for Thinking Classrooms, talk about the power of storytelling as a consequential pedagogical decision for students to work on tasks with #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos

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I think it'll be the first time we meet in person! Looking forward to chatting!

It's skywritten in the clouds and not carved in stone! Definitely a work in progress!

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

So... #OAME2024 is today. Maybe I'll try live tweeting today. Or perhaps "sky writing", a word that @jennalaib.bsky.social collaborated on. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones today! #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos It's coming to fruition, @marybourassa.bsky.social !

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The shift feels timely for me personally. Also - glad you were able to support that student even during trying times. I stand with you and your colleagues there!

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

I have read the book from Karim, but I haven't seen Engaging in Culturally Relevant Math Tasks before. I will definitely check it out, thank you! I recommend that book on your desk for sure. I find it offers lots to consider with respect to implementing tasks with students.

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

Thank you! I will check it out!

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 03/02/2024

Would love more of your thoughts and experiences on that! I did something similar years ago (and often).

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 03/02/2024

What are some resources, papers, etc. that explores pedagogical thinking and decisions in teaching about social injustices in mathematics classrooms. Notably ones similar to the first 4 chapters of this book. I.e. not simply lesson plans. us.corwin.com/books/math-l... #MTBoS #EduSky #iteachmath

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

Love it! I did something similar but didn't think of having it be a possibility between log and exponential. It helps a bit with the limited options.

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 20/01/2024

Thank you! I'll check it out

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Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

So let's see what happens with this reset for me!

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

But if that was/is my goal, then that involves an increased level of immersion compared to using these spaces as dumping grounds of ideas. Thus asking questions either as an independent post, or bugging people in their posts in forms of questions...etc. were all actions that led to my appreciation

Jimmy Pai @paimath.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

For me, something (blogposts, twitter, and now BlueSky) like this are a space for public self reflection and for engaging in conversations with those who are interested. Beyond a space for resources, those conversations were something I cherished.