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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Instead of more problems that are similar, I use fewer problems but with more questions. We dig deeper into the concepts and connect to as many prior concepts as possible #mtbos ♾️

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The first days of school kids create posters for the syllabus, and I fill one wall with those posters (These stay up all year). The other walls have whiteboards. I put a few inspirational posters above those. #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Pet Peeve Rant: 😐 ...I really dislike these puzzles where = is used when = is not what is happening. IQ? Is your IQ low if you believe that 4+3=21? #iteachmath #mtbos #edusky. Let's normalize using symbols like ➡️ or ▶️ for these 🙂

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Unpopular Opinion. Unless you know for sure that something you want to do requires a college degree, then you should not go to college. There are many cheaper (and more effective) ways to discover your passion and pursue your education. THINK outside the box. #EduSky

A woman is inside a box peeking out. Her ideas are represented by various icons: light bulb, umbrella, books, flowers, question marks, etc ..

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Accumulation, related rates, solids (revolution), bounded regions in the coordinate plane (dimensional analysis). I use these concepts often and build throughout the school year... Exploring ideas in Calculus, but without the actual"calculus"

Math on a whiteboard. Students found a volume by estimating the area bounded by the graph of a function (using rectangles).

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Ahh, the projector. Yes, I used that until they installed my giant TV. They put in the new smart screen tech the summer after I left, so I never got to use that.

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I use Google slides. One question per slide. It works pretty well. Each kids gets their own slide deck. When I do textbook items I put page # and item # and they access the digital textbook for those #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

These particular types equations I really like to introduce with GM ... quadratics with a squared binomial (it helps them avoid the bad habit of "distributing" in error)

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Lesson Preview! Find free Google slides for this lesson and links out to the FREE activities at TechKnowMath.com #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky #mtbos

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Yes, that is exactly how this is introduced. And, it was so interesting when you do this with nothing but that question at the end (I did that as a "building thinking classroom" task). The kids inevitably try to "make" their data linear! They eventually see and go wow!

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

#eduskychat if you teach math, I have created an entire Algebra 1 course full of free lessons using the #edtech tools I referenced in tonight's chat. (Desmos, Graspable Math, Slides and more). If you are ready to try something different, check it out #iteachmath techknowmath.com

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

#eduskychat A2: New to many, newer than Desmos, but I have been using it several years >> Graspable Math. Watching the faces of kids who are "doing the math" with this tool is quite inspiring. It is my go-to tool for introducing concepts related to expressions or equations #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Agreed. Slides can be used for practice, portfolios, demonstrations and so much more.. #eduskychat

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

#eduskychat A1: Desmos calculator. The tools and versatility is second to none. We dig deep into concepts and simultaneously support struggling learners. It is the Swiss Army Knife of math Tech Tools #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Not Calculus specific, but I use a variety of tools and push out a slide deck via Google classroom with links out to tasks and each slide will contain questions with links to tools I want them to use. Students insert screenshots of work on whiteboards (or paper) for some questions.

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Too much #edtech? It isn't the medium ... Crappy content and lousy pedagogy is bad for kids no matter how you package it. We sometimes blame edTech for issues that go deeper than technology. Learn the tech tools and use them to give more kids access to important & challenging work. #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

#HotTake if you have a criticism of our systems (and I have plenty), be sure to offer alternatives. Even better, show specific things YOU have done that show those possibilities. There are better ways forward ...so, lead the way! #iteachmath #mtbos

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Kids need a way to create digital portfolios. Right now we use Google slides, and cut, paste from Desmos. It would be VERY helpful to have a space to create and gather artifacts (graphs, text, equations, images, video) & arrange into something attractive. This was in Jamboard. RIP 🥲 #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Cold weather is on the way, but in the meantime, this could be the perfect time to put some math on the sidewalk! Enjoy this fall weather while you can! 😊 #iteachmath #mtbos

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Desmos is fun. 🥳 Ask the kids to create their own versions using a variety of functions. #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Sure 😊 #iteachmath ....I have had many iterations over the years, so this may not be the exact problem that was on the poster

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

1 rich problem is much more powerful than dozens of practice items. Give kids big ideas to chew on. Dare to step outside the curriculum guide 😊 #iteachmath #mtbos

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Rich tasks,... "building thinking classrooms" has some good ideas. I discovered it is more about the work that is being done. The math should be low floor, very high ceiling and requires something beyond skill tasks. The ladder problem is a fun one

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 29/07/2024

Alg 1, Terms 1 & 2 are ready! ✅ 2 course guides ✅ 6 tests ✅ 28 Lessons ✅ dozens of free activities Free resources are posted at TechKnowMath.com, paid items are in the store. Get 25% off at the back to school sale next week! www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/tech-k... #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 27/05/2024

Interleaving Algebra 1 at Tech Know Math! sites.google.com/view/techkno...

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

📢 Shoutout to Kurt Salisbury for this awesome @desmosclassroom activity! 🥳 This activity is featured today on Geometry 🆓 resources and the Tech-Know-Strategies page at TechKnowMath.com!

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 22/04/2024

A new blog post at Techknowmath.com

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 13/04/2024

NEW Practice items are available for #STAAR Algebra 1 for FREE (for a limited time). 🥳 Two Desmos Calculator training videos for Students are now posted! ☑️ Check it out! Go to >> TechKnowMath.com #iteachmath

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

Shout out to John Ulbright for this engaging Open Middle Activity at Geogebra.org This activity is featured on the Free Resources page at TechKnowMath.com! #iteachmath #edtech #maths

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Georgia Milestones (#GMAS) Desmos Calculator Training is complete. There are five FREE Student videos with additional practice items. Learn the Desmos Calculator! Visit techknowmath.com for more info. #iteachmath #MTBoS #EdTech #edusky

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

Shoutout to Feras Awad for this awesome @geogebra.org app: Function Domain & Range. It's now featured at techknowmath.com on the Free Resources page! sites.google.com/view/techkno... #mtbos #maths #edtech #edusky

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 06/04/2024

Get your copy of Practice set #4 FREE (for a limited time) The four videos for students will always be free! 🎉 🆓 ✅Check it out! >>> TechKnowMath.com <<< #iteachmath #mtbos #edtech

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 05/04/2024

#GMAS (Georgia) Algebra 1 EOC Desmos Calculator Training has started! I have 2 free training videos completed & FREE extra practice items are available for a limited time. Get your copy today! #iteachmath #mtbos #edtech TechKnowMath.com

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 05/04/2024

📢Shout out to Kevin Hall for this awesome Desmos Classroom - "Zeros of a Function" Marbleslides! 🥳 Find similar activities at teacher.desmos.com & this activity (with the link!!) is featured today on TechKnowMath.com #iteachmath #mtbos #edtech #Maths

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 04/04/2024

When I intro simplifying radicals I start with Graspable Math! A 'mistake free' way of getting comfortable with the process, and students 'learn by doing'! Find a link to this activity on the free resources page at TechKnowMath.com #iteachmath #mtbos #edtech #maths #mathchat #math #mathematics

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

Another cool tool from Geogebra.com!! 🥳Shoutout to Tim Brzezinski 📢📣for creating this and Steve Phelps 📣📢for the inspiration! A link to this Geogebra activity (and others) is posted at TechKnowMath.com 😊 (on the 🆓 Resources page) ✅Check it out!

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 30/03/2024

A lot has changed ... 🆓 resources for teachers ➡️ NEW Look 👀 ➡️ NEW News articles 📰 ➡️ SAT Training Video ✅ Check it out! TechKnowMath.com #maths #iteachmath #mtbos #edtech #mathchat #edusky

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Susan Carriker @techknowmath.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

What will math class look like 10 years from now? Considering most of the content in our last textbook adoption looks the same as it did 10 years ago makes me worry that nothing will change 😞 #iteachmath

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