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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Are you a math educator in the Los Angeles area? Are you looking to connect with other educators who love talking about math, students’ strategies and open-ended tasks? Join us for our monthly Meet Up. Registration link: luma.com/uom95nv1 #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Are you interested in bringing high-quality, student-centered math professional learning to your school community? I’d love to hear from you! These are just some examples of the work we can do together. #mathsky #mathcoach #edusky

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I’m excited to share I’ll be presenting at Math in the Sun in Scottsdale, Arizona next week! My session Forever Young will focus on integrating math games into upper elementary grades. Hope to see you there! #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I’m presenting at the National CGI Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. My session focuses on equitable, engaging assessment practices that provide actionable data to inform instruction. Will you be there? #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #cgimath

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us for our July math educator meet up! Registration link: luma.com/b0dlyugs #iteachmath #mathsky

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Are you a math educator living in the LA area? Would you like to connect with other like-minded educators? If so, join us for our second Meet Up on Saturday, May 30th. #mathsky #mathcoach #edusky Link to register: luma.com/jlw9z1eo

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Join us for our second Meet-Up in Atwater Village, Los Angeles on Saturday, May 30! Come connect with like-minded math educators. Register here: luma.com/jlw9z1eo

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The images don't have to connect directly to the problem. I use them to launch the context. In this case the fundraiser could be a bake sale. That would be familiar to a lot of 3rd graders. We would talk about what a fundraiser is and how they work. Then, you move into the story problem.

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I never realized that so many of these desserts have that in common! Fascinating!

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A8: Number set choices invite mathematicians to choose which numbers to work with, promoting agency and independence. If they finish solving one number set, they move on to another. For the teacher, number sets allow differentiation within one problem context. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A7: Omitting the numbers from a story problem ensures comprehension of the context and problem before solving. This slows mathematicians down and places the focus on understanding and making a plan prior to computing an answer. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A6: Launching a story problem with an image visually grounds us all in the same mathematical context and provides multiple entry points to the problem. This benefits students who are learning English and those who benefit from additional reading support. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Wow! I hadn't considered that strategy. I love how opening up a problem invites so many different ways of solving it.

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

In other words, to make connections rather than in isolation?

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A5: I notice a bake sale with delicious looking treats including carrot cake, lemon bars, scones, and bread loaves. I notice one person taking payment and one person making payment on their phone. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A4: The first step is to acknowledge the potential challenges this problem may pose to some students. The next questions will explore some strategies, but for now, what are your thoughts? #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A3: This problem has several potential roadblocks for mathematicians. The context of a fundraiser may be unfamiliar. This is a multi-step problem which includes subtracting and adding two three-digit numbers with regrouping, which can also be a challenge. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A2: Subtract 68 from 437, then add the difference with 437 to get the total raised by the two grades. I would decompose 68 into 37 and 31. 437 - 37 is 400. 400 - 30 is 370 and 370 - 1 is 369. 369 + 437 is 16 + 90 + 700 which is 106 + 700, this equals 806. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A1: As teachers, we want students to identify as confident mathematicians who see math in the everyday world around them. We strive to create a lifelong love of mathematics. We want them to be problem solvers and critical thinkers. These are the skills that define career readiness. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Q0 My name is Kathy Minas, I am a math enthusiast and coach. This week we engaged in some great math learning tasks as a community to explore division with remainders.

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Join us 4/9/26 at 8 PM CST for #ElemMathChat with Kathy Minas, @themathcollective.bsky.social of The Math Collective! We’ll discuss differentiating instruction through curricular resources to make learning more accessible for all students. #ElemMathChat

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Demystifying Assessments is intended for math educators in grades 3 and up as we prepare for high-stakes, end-of-year testing. This is part 1 in a series of videos that highlight some impactful practices from me to you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ6I... #mathcoach #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Time for a Math Educator Meet Up! If you live in the LA area and are looking for some like-minded math educators, join us! luma.com/54rot163 #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Teaching division with remainders? There are 4 different ways remainders can be interpreted in a story problem context. After exploring different problems with students, I create an anchor chart like this one for students to reference independently. #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky

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Duane Habecker @duanehabecker.com · 14/03/2026

Our latest CMC Central webinar is now available! Janet Le Ortiz and Rachel Lambert: Honoring Neurodivergent Thinking as Transformative Learning Listen here: www.cmcmath.org/onli... #iTeachMath #CMCmath @cmcmath.bsky.social @CAMathCouncil

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Periodically return to the basics of place value. 5th graders are expected to read/write numbers and round to any place value. These concepts are usually taught in isolation, then rapidly forgotten. Consider integrating this work throughout the year. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #iteach

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Number strings are a series of problems that build on each other. Present one problem at a time. Invite mathematicians to solve using mental math. Then, record ALL answers before asking them to share their strategies. Invite them to revise or ask questions along the way. #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Join me for this workshop designed to support 3rd-6th grade math teachers in navigating high-stakes, year-end assessments without compromising the integrity of their instruction. Registration Link: bit.ly/themathcollective #iteachmath #testprep #mathsky #edusky

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Thank you for your perspective. Many of these representations emerge as part of their daily routines (daily calendar: tally marks and tens frames). In this class students use strategies that resonate with them and there is a lot of choice. This is just a snapshot of one part of the environment.

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The Math Collective @themathcollective.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Check out this math strategy anchor charts from a kindergarten classroom. This rockstar teacher showcased strategies her mathematicians use on a regular basis in a clear, accessible way promoting choice, independence and perseverance. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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