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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

#ElemMathChat is back for 26-27! Join us the 1st Thursday of each month beginning in September. Learn with @drindiagrit.bsky.social @ryanflessner.bsky.social @tilefarmer.bsky.social @tjmath.bsky.social @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social @dee & more! Invite a friend! #MTBoS #ITeachMath #ElemMath

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drnickinewton.bsky.social @drnickinewton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

What if AI could give you back your planning time and help you actually differentiate for every K-2 learner? Join me at #NCTM2026 in Denver! Session 290, Friday Oct 30, 8:00-9:15 AM Colorado Convention Center, Room 601 Let's do math! #NCTM2026, #ElemMathChat, #mathchat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join us all year long! Great chats and great hosts! #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Great reflection from one of my Ed Leadership Ss today "This activity reminds me of the quote from section 5 in last nights reading- you must step onto the balcony and see the bigger picture. Then, as leaders think about how you can re-write the narrative." ❤️ This! #MathLeadership

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A positive mathematical disposition fosters a growth mindset, encouraging students to approach challenges with curiosity and resilience rather than fear. It's about cultivating a love for exploration and problem-solving in the world of numbers and patterns. - @drnickinewton.bsky.social #Math

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

"Story dissolves mathematical resistance before the math arrives." -Green & Brock, 2000 @drnickinewton.bsky.social #MathAndLiterature #MathByTheBook

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

YES! "One of the first things we should look for in schools (when doing a walk through) is curiosity, wonder, and joy." - @drnickinewton.bsky.social #Math #MathJoy #Curiosity

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

There's still time to sign up for FREE PD tonight! Join me or one of my colleagues! #FreeMathPD ckinged.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Come join me in Rhythms I to learn about Number Paths to Number Lines! #NCTMNOLA26 #NumberPaths #NumberLines

The title of T.J.‘s session “Rooted in understand: from number paths to number lines for young learners”

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

You're welcome! Hopefully they are helpful to folks. If you've seen them before they've been updated- MORE strings stuff now. #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Stay tuned for MORE info about them coming... soon!???? #ElemMathChat

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Join #ElemMathChat on 3/5 at 8 pm CST | 9 pm EST with Sue VanHattum, @suevanh.bsky.social altheasmathmysteries@gmail.com. We will explore storytelling as a powerful way to share math, featuring wonderful mathy picture books that bring ideas to life. #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thanks for having me tonight! I hope these are helpful to folks! #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Yeah, better and FASTER is what I have noticed lately. Just crazy how quickly it's improving. #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

hmmm, who can we call out about that??? #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A9 I think the big idea here is... there are SO MANY resources (and not enough at the same time) I see AI as the panacea to "Here's what my kids did today (with this string) what string should I do next to get them to see/do _______????? #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Partly I asked this question because this will (hopefully) be the premise of (one) of our new books (with @drnickinewton.bsky.social ) and also because I'm still learning how to use AI myself! I use mostly Chat GTP and Claude (Chat GTP is better for images!). #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Exactly! And then they are 'bleeding' into your math time which is GRADE LEVEL standard time (where Number Sense Routines may be getting at previous grade level standards. #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

When doing the 1st 2 Irecord student thinking and come upon agreement of the answer. Then I would erase everything and write up the next equation/expression. With the last one- I need to KEEP the previous parts of the string and the answer there so students can USE IT (the relationship part!)

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Yes, for sure- take the Ss lead! ⭐A couple things⭐ 1) the 1st 2 it's ok if you don't get to all the parts of the string (only 'more of the same') but the LAST one- in order to land the plane you have to get there (budgeting time, extending or going to a second day) 2) How I record #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I LOVE these- AND there are not enough of them available. I created the first string using the Math Learning Center "Number Frames App" and the others I pulled individual pictures that I used to create strings from some of the Number Talk Images sites (shared soon!) #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This is REALLY important because AGAIN the NT book (or the trainings I used to do at Math Solutions) did not explicitly help teachers understand how to treat these types of strings differently... #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Yes, absolutely- we want ALL of that to come out- but that RELATIONSHIP between the 2 and 4 and 8 and how it impacts the product is the MAJOR thing we want Ss to notice. #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A5 These are "Strategy Strings" they are intended to elicit a particular strategy from Ss. I can tell you from experience that MANY students will not see or use those strategies though- so be prepared to prompt/question them to be able to see it... sometimes u need to plant a seed #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Here's another example of this TYPE of string

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Yes! But try to broaden that... this one in particular is looking for students to make 10's but what is that? What would a GLOBAL title be for this type of String? #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I always like to ask... "What is this string BEGGING students to see and do?" #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Absolutely- the key is doing what your STUDENTS need... #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A4 Notice that they are all the SAME QUANTITY... we call these NUMBER STRINGS (strings where you are looking at the SAME quantity in multiple ways or different quantites and looking for the groups in them. These are all about FLEXIBILITY! #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Yup, one of the problems with the name "Number Talks" and why @drnickinewton.bsky.social and I have moved away from it. Strings can also be done where students are writing- but it's NOT a Math Strategy Talk then... but that's fine. #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A3 Even though implied- the`10 NT book was not explicit in stating they MUST be done with a string. SO, Math Strategy Talks (MST) R ALWAYS done with a string! ⭐Mental Math ⭐Student Ideas/strategies ⭐Teacher is facilitator/Recorder ⭐Routine (3-5 times a wk) ⭐Brief (10-15 min) ⭐Fun #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Number Talks began way back in the 1980's and 90's... unfortunately the folks who did the work were not acknowledged (appropriately) in the 2010 Number Talk Book. Original Number Talks would / could be just one equation with a great conversation whereas post 2010 Number Talks were done with Strings

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I love the title because it talks about STRATEGY right in the title of it.... #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Whoops, should be "your" elevator pitch!

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A1: There are SO many I ❤️... SPLAT, WODB, Number Talks, Would You Rather, Same But Different @looneymath.bsky.social I think my favorite 1 is the 1 your kids need TODAY... if they are being too rigid I'm going 2 do a WODB, if they are not being strategic I'm going 2 do a Number Talk #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Hey friend! Next time I'm in OKC we have to connect!

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Q0 Hello! I'm TJ, your chat host for tonight. I am home (LUCKILY) in WARM southern Florida. I am a (mostly) K-5 Elementary Math Consultant who works across the country. I have gotten to play a LOT of pickleball this past year! #ElemMathChat

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Come join us- starting in 7 minutes! 9pm EST!

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ElemMathChat @elemmathchat.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Join us for #ElemMathChat on Thursday, February 26th at 8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST! Topic: Number Sense Routines/Number Talks and AI: Working smarter, not harder! Led by TJ Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social

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ElemMathChat @elemmathchat.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

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ElemMathChat @elemmathchat.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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Forum for Equity in Elementary Mathematics @mathequityforum.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Session 3 of our Speaker Series is 7-8 EST on 2/4/26. Hear @jennalaib.bsky.social on how data gathered from students can inform responsive instruction that builds on their strengths, addresses their needs & creates meaningful math learning for all. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/HKaippJ

2025-2026 Speaker Series
Using Insights about Student Thinking to Shape Classroom Experiences by Jenna Laib
2/4/26, 7-8 EST

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today is another #TeacherTalk with my friends and colleagues at @ckinged.bsky.social ➡️ Sign up FOR FREE here: www.ckinged.com/workshops

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Join #ElemMathChat on 12/11/25 at 8 pm CST / 9 pm EST when Christine Percy, @christinelpercy.bsky.social leads ‘Math Chat Cafe: real conversations about teaching and learning.’ #ElemMathChat.

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