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@approx_norm from before the snap | Former 20+ year math/stats/science teacher | Current varsity archery coach

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โ€œHow many days have you been without power?โ€
Zero: 9-10 votes
1-2: 2 votes
3-5: 12 votes
6+: 20ish votes
Still no power: 10 votes

โ€œHow many days have you been without power?โ€ Zero: 9-10 votes 1-2: 2 votes 3-5: 12 votes 6+: 20ish votes Still no power: 10 votes

Extremely sobering 5th grade check-in this morning. Pray for Nashville, yall. Itโ€™s been a week (-plus).

02.02.2026 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My first editorial for @nctm.org's research journal, the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education:

Mathematics Education at the End of the World

pubs.nctm.org/view/journal...

#iteachmath #EduSky

08.01.2026 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Sorry for the lower energy these days, Iโ€™m sure like most of you itโ€™s been super tiring this season!! Traveling and helping with baby watching and all that jazz. Thanks for everyone who continues to s... TikTok video by eden | ponder club

Hereโ€™s the video that I saw originally:
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrvyyy6p/
They have a goal to try and get 10k people to play in a single day. ๐Ÿฅน
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrvyShLe/
Have I parasocially adopted them both and will I be bragging about them like theyโ€™re my grandkids for a while? Probably. ๐Ÿ˜…

23.12.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Four rounded square tiles arranged in a two-by-two grid on a light background. Top left is a blue tile labeled โ€œCommon 3โ€ with a Venn diagram icon and the subtitle โ€œArrange words by theme.โ€ Top right is a peach tile labeled โ€œSudogooseโ€ with a goose icon and the subtitle โ€œA lighthearted spin on sudoku.โ€ Bottom left is a green tile labeled โ€œSlidewaysโ€ with a horizontal arrow icon and the subtitle โ€œFind all possible words.โ€ Bottom right is a pink tile labeled โ€œWordieโ€ with a grid icon and the subtitle โ€œGuess the 5-letter word.โ€

Four rounded square tiles arranged in a two-by-two grid on a light background. Top left is a blue tile labeled โ€œCommon 3โ€ with a Venn diagram icon and the subtitle โ€œArrange words by theme.โ€ Top right is a peach tile labeled โ€œSudogooseโ€ with a goose icon and the subtitle โ€œA lighthearted spin on sudoku.โ€ Bottom left is a green tile labeled โ€œSlidewaysโ€ with a horizontal arrow icon and the subtitle โ€œFind all possible words.โ€ Bottom right is a pink tile labeled โ€œWordieโ€ with a grid icon and the subtitle โ€œGuess the 5-letter word.โ€

Four large rounded tiles arranged in a two-by-two grid on a light grid-pattern background. Top left is a gray tile labeled โ€œMini 5x5โ€ with a small crossword-style grid icon and the subtitle โ€œBite-sized crosswords.โ€ Top right is a teal tile labeled โ€œColor Floodโ€ with a paint bucket icon pouring paint and the subtitle โ€œFill the grid with one color.โ€ Bottom left is a yellow tile labeled โ€œDouble Upโ€ with stacked blocks and upward arrows, with the subtitle โ€œCombine same numbers.โ€ Bottom right is a purple tile labeled โ€œDigit Shiftโ€ with numbered tiles 1 through 4 and the subtitle โ€œArrange digits in order.โ€

Four large rounded tiles arranged in a two-by-two grid on a light grid-pattern background. Top left is a gray tile labeled โ€œMini 5x5โ€ with a small crossword-style grid icon and the subtitle โ€œBite-sized crosswords.โ€ Top right is a teal tile labeled โ€œColor Floodโ€ with a paint bucket icon pouring paint and the subtitle โ€œFill the grid with one color.โ€ Bottom left is a yellow tile labeled โ€œDouble Upโ€ with stacked blocks and upward arrows, with the subtitle โ€œCombine same numbers.โ€ Bottom right is a purple tile labeled โ€œDigit Shiftโ€ with numbered tiles 1 through 4 and the subtitle โ€œArrange digits in order.โ€

If you need a new/free puzzle site, I just saw www.ponderclub.co by two indie developers on TikTok. โ€œThoughtful games for restless minds.โ€ ๐Ÿซถ

23.12.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of the box of the card game โ€œTake 5โ€ which features a picture of a bullโ€™s head and sample cards from the game n

A picture of the box of the card game โ€œTake 5โ€ which features a picture of a bullโ€™s head and sample cards from the game n

Iโ€™d like to thank @mikeflynn55.bsky.social in advance for the s**t talking I will be doing with my family through the upcoming holiday break๐Ÿ™Œ

13.12.2025 00:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hobonichi Weeks page encouraging user to write down common measurements proportional to their size (including icons). Ex: thumb to pointer finger, thumb to pinkie, elbow to longest fingertip, heel to toe (with and without shoes), stride when walking normally , wingspan. Also includes sizes of common items like credit cards (3.4โ€x2.1โ€), A4-size paper (8.3โ€x11.7โ€), letter size paper, Hobonichi Techo Weeks cover (3.7โ€ x 7.4โ€).
Has a ruler in cm down the right hand side of the page.

Hobonichi Weeks page encouraging user to write down common measurements proportional to their size (including icons). Ex: thumb to pointer finger, thumb to pinkie, elbow to longest fingertip, heel to toe (with and without shoes), stride when walking normally , wingspan. Also includes sizes of common items like credit cards (3.4โ€x2.1โ€), A4-size paper (8.3โ€x11.7โ€), letter size paper, Hobonichi Techo Weeks cover (3.7โ€ x 7.4โ€). Has a ruler in cm down the right hand side of the page.

Just noticed this page in the back of my Hobonichi weeks planner. Would be a cool idea for students to use in class (if I was still teaching middle school) at beginning, middle, and end of year (since most of them, unlike me, GROW in their teens๐Ÿ˜†) for data, percents, etc. (except for bare feet๐Ÿคข).

06.12.2025 01:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey hey friend!!! You did the same for me๐Ÿฅน
I hope youโ€™re doing well!

30.11.2025 04:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ouch.

05.11.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Which One Doesn't Belong, 2nd Edition Hi! I'm Christopher, and I'm working on a second edition of the Teacher Guide for my Stenhouse/Routledge book Which One Doesn't Belong? This book celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026. I have learn...

New project alert!

Which One Doesn't Belong? Second Edition.

I am deep in the middle of writing and would love input from folks who have used the routine in their classrooms.

Short Google form hereโ€”one page, eight questions, most of them optional: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

05.11.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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michael scott from the office is wearing a suit and tie . Alt: michael scott from the office is wearing a suit and tie .

She would love that ๐Ÿซถ

01.11.2025 21:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Did not know that was a thing!! Thank you! I just fixed it. โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿซถ

31.10.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Argh. Iโ€™m still sleepy/foggy and forgot the alt text๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ:
itโ€™s a small gift bag with โ€œyou got booโ€™edโ€ on the front, remaining pics show candy and a candle with a note that says โ€œHope you enjoy!โ€

31.10.2025 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When you live in an apt building with a bunch of young folks/families and think youโ€™re kinda invisible but you find a mini boo basket at your door at 7 am ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅน

31.10.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Frankenstein pixel art.

Frankenstein pixel art.

We have some fun Halloween themed patterns you can collect in Tile Farm Harvest this week. Here is one built in Tile Farm Studio by a 2nd grader from Albuquerque, NM. Itโ€™s a beautiful design, but also has a lot of underlying math in it.

#TileFarm #iTeachMath #PixelArt #Halloween #Frankenstein

28.10.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist

19.10.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17809    ๐Ÿ” 4019    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 209    ๐Ÿ“Œ 164

Iโ€™ve been presenting for this conference for at least a decade, and let me tell you: THIS. IS. THE. WAY. ๐Ÿ˜‚
Stalking your presentation this morning from afar via @sneffleupagus.bsky.social who was RAVING about your incredible ideas last night.

18.10.2025 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ Take all the pics, Shelby. This is AMAZING! ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿซถ

18.10.2025 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@tilefarmer.bsky.social I just realized I missed you at Game Night! Hope to see you before the end of the conference!

16.10.2025 02:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a fabulous summary of @martamath0901.bsky.social's #NCSM2025 Kay Gilliland Equity Award talk! ยกArriba y Adelante!: Taking Steps Towards Creating Spaces of Mattering and Thriving in Math ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

15.10.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

See you soooooon! ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿซถ

14.10.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of a dark and muddy river

A picture of a dark and muddy river

A lake in the distance covered by trees lining the railroad tracks

A lake in the distance covered by trees lining the railroad tracks

An older building in a small town with small bushes in front

An older building in a small town with small bushes in front

To all that responded to my Amtrak question:
Thank you ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ

14.10.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is saying " expand on that " ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying " expand on that "

๐Ÿ‘€
At your earliest convenienceโ€ฆ.

13.10.2025 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day

I hope all colonizers rot in hell.

13.10.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 136    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Thanks, friend!!! I didnโ€™t know โ€œquiet carโ€ could be a thing! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿคฏ

12.10.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump just used the shutdown to wipe out the special ed department. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

12.10.2025 02:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2121    ๐Ÿ” 1194    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 183    ๐Ÿ“Œ 117

Thank you!
Iโ€™m really excited ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ˜ I appreciate the help!

12.10.2025 00:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is so helpful! I have a bag planned just for food ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜†

11.10.2025 21:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit is sitting in a chair with a book in front of him and the website sharktankgifts.com is visible ALT: a man in a suit is sitting in a chair with a book in front of him and the website sharktankgifts.com is visible

Good to know!! I am supposed to arrive at 11 pm but my gut said it would be later than that. Thank you so much!

11.10.2025 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the heads up! My trip is roughly 11ish hours, too.

Iโ€™m excited to try something different ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

I would love to train travel with friends!!!

11.10.2025 20:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a black jacket is saying " i 'm scared i 'm nervous " Alt: a man in a black jacket on a train is saying " i 'm scared i 'm nervous but Im so freaking excited "

Iโ€™m taking the Amtrak to ATL next week and itโ€™s my first time on a train. ๐Ÿ˜
Any advice from folks who have done this before?

11.10.2025 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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