The Math Collective

Division and fractions are not two distinct concepts even if your curriculum separates them into different modules or units.
I recommend moving from equal group problems with whole number solutions to fractional amounts less than a whole within the same context/problem. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

In the algorithm, you lose track of the place value, you just follow a procedure. In the 2nd strategy, 110 is decomposed into 100 and 10 and the parts are multiplied by 4,259, then added together. There are similarities, but one strategy holds on to place value. Both yield a correct answer.

This or that?

There is a push for students to use algorithms because they are "more efficient" and the standards say so.

I argue that it's more important to understand different strategies and flexibly choose which one to use based on the context and the numbers. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

deserve the right to joyful, challenging math and also deserve the right to come at mathematical ideas through their own strategies #ElemMathChat

A7: Sometimes students with disabilities really exist on the margins of math class, pulled out and given cold, clinical worksheets to help "fill gaps" instead of being allowed to do rich meaningful tasks. Viewing math as a human right would mean understanding that students with disabilities ALSO

In Counting Collections, it's important to allow mathematicians to take the lead. (Even if their strategy seems "inefficient" to you.) This group started with groups of 4 but struggled to count by 4s. I asked, "How can do to make this collection easier to count?" #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

Thanks Lisa! Especially in the upper grades where teachers are looking for how counting collections are still relevant to their mathematicians.

Launching counting collections in a 3rd grade classroom, we started with choral counting by 10s. Then, students worked with partners to organize and count a collection. Snap photos and use them as image talks with your mathematicians. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

Simple modifications to the Eureka curriculum makes it more engaging and accessible for all learners. Consider launching with an image to preview vocabulary and offering number set choices to provide scaffolds and extensions within the same problem. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #iteach

The Mathematics Framework is as incredible as it is lengthy. I had the opportunity to lead professional development for this fabulous group of middle school teachers and we dug into Chapters 1 and 7 of the mathematics framework. #iteach #mathsky #edusky #backtoschool

Back to School Image Talks and Story Problems Back to School Image Talks and Story Problems Compiled by The Math Collective @themathcollective

Summer inspired image talks to story problems consolidated into a Google Slides Presentation. Enjoy! bit.ly/themathcollectivebts #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #backtoschool

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Are there any other sports contexts that could make this true? I love the puzzling and fabulous teamwork.

What do you notice?
What do you wonder?

In what context is this true?

I was waiting in line and a young man behind me was wearing this t-shirt. My brain got to mathing as I tried to figure this one out. After solving it I was reminded that context really matters. #iteach #mathsky #edusky

Exploring ways to integrate math warm-up routines into middle and high school classes.

How many ways can you make...?

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100%

This will be a wonderful opportunity for teachers of young children to attend a math conference specifically for their unique needs.
#iTeachMath

This post doesn’t need fancy fonts or pretty designs. I'm preparing a book study on the math framework and revisiting Chapter 3: Number Sense.

What part of this quote, from Chapter 3 of the Mathematics Framework, resonates with you the most?
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I'm presenting at CMC South this November. Will I see you there? @cmcmath.bsky.social

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I love connecting read alouds to high-impact math activities. These Are My Rocks by @bethanwoollvin.bsky.social explores what makes a collection. It ends with a call to action, start your own collection. What a beautiful way to launch counting collections! #iteach #mathsky #edusky

Not all sub plans are created equally. Are you a substitute teacher looking for high-quality tasks that can be implemented in any elementary classroom? (Link in bio.) #iteach #substituteteacher #mathsky #edusky

Consider image talks inspired by summer destinations. This photo was taken in the shop exiting the Astro Blasters ride at Disneyland.

How can we invite students to share photos from their summer vacations to inspire problem solving contexts?

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Mine :) How would you change it?

These math practice standards written in kid-friendly language are front & center in our classroom. Would you like a printable version of these standards? Message me for a link. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #iteach

I absolutely agree! Also the kids stating maybe or I'm not sure. Sounds like they don't have a sense of why science/math matter in the real-world and their present and future. Also, the way it's being taught to them isn't working for a number of reasons including relevance and engagement.

This question and the data is yielded is really important for us to see. 99 fourth and fifth graders responded to this group's survey.
-What do you notice?
-What do you wonder?
-How can these representations lead to change in how and what we are teaching?
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Great ideas! I have work to do! 🖍️📈

Leading up to this project we'd analyzed a graph that tracked goals scored by football players (⚽️) and we discussed how elsewhere what we refer to as football 🏈 is what is actually ⚽️.

Fifth graders considered a variety of ways to represent there data. Take a look at this representation and consider: What do you notice? What do you wonder? #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky #iteach

Collecting some different visual representations of data for a fifth grade class. What other representations should I add? #iteachmath #iteach #mathsky #edusky