Ryan Flessner
@ryanflessner.bsky.social
Professor of Teacher Education at Butler University. My passions are math education, practitioner inquiry, and equitable and just schooling for all students. Opinions are my own.
February 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Who has students who volunteer at a conference at 7am on their day off! 🙋🏻♂️ Proud to have @skuchler.bsky.social @elliewells-gr.bsky.social @taylorbyrd.bsky.social @emilyg03.bsky.social @sfrancesconi05.bsky.social & @andrea-curtis.bsky.social representing the @butleru.bsky.social College of Education!
February 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Who has students who volunteer at a conference at 7am on their day off! 🙋🏻♂️ Proud to have @skuchler.bsky.social @elliewells-gr.bsky.social @taylorbyrd.bsky.social @emilyg03.bsky.social @sfrancesconi05.bsky.social & @andrea-curtis.bsky.social representing the @butleru.bsky.social College of Education!
Welcome to Indy! After my presentation tomorrow morning (8am), I’ll be hanging out at the volunteer table in the Expo Hall for most of the day.
If you are at #NCTMIndy26 come to one of my talks!
Tile Talk: A Daily Math Routine to Build Number Sense
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM (JW Ballroom 1)
Secret Codes and Creative Thinking
Bridging Math and Literacy with Typography and Cryptography
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | 2:30 PM (Room 309-3)
Tile Talk: A Daily Math Routine to Build Number Sense
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM (JW Ballroom 1)
Secret Codes and Creative Thinking
Bridging Math and Literacy with Typography and Cryptography
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | 2:30 PM (Room 309-3)
February 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Welcome to Indy! After my presentation tomorrow morning (8am), I’ll be hanging out at the volunteer table in the Expo Hall for most of the day.
January 31, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Thank you, @sueoconnell.bsky.social, for facilitating tonight’s #elemmathchat! It’s always fun to be with this crew. @mfannie.bsky.social - hope you arrived home safely. I’m looking forward to your responses to these ideas!
January 30, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Thank you, @sueoconnell.bsky.social, for facilitating tonight’s #elemmathchat! It’s always fun to be with this crew. @mfannie.bsky.social - hope you arrived home safely. I’m looking forward to your responses to these ideas!
A9: I love answers kids give to questions like: What made you feel confident/powerful today? What was frustrating? What’s one thing you learned? Who taught you something important today? What are you wondering about the math? Or - just tell me what you’re thinking about math today! #elemmathchat
Q9 How might written reflections deepen learning? What would you have students record? Do you do this? If so, share your experiences. #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:59 AM
A9: I love answers kids give to questions like: What made you feel confident/powerful today? What was frustrating? What’s one thing you learned? Who taught you something important today? What are you wondering about the math? Or - just tell me what you’re thinking about math today! #elemmathchat
Routines, routines, routines! If we want kids to do math, we have to hold them accountable to doing the math!Let’s put routines in place that encourage them to do the math, talk about the math, and document the math.
Q8 Centers can be a great way to organize interactive practice tasks. What tips do you have for teachers who want to introduce math centers? #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Routines, routines, routines! If we want kids to do math, we have to hold them accountable to doing the math!Let’s put routines in place that encourage them to do the math, talk about the math, and document the math.
@sueoconnell.bsky.social - Your ability to facilitate this chat is amazing! How are you responding to everyone, posting questions, adding additional ideas…?! I’m just trying to keep up! #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:45 AM
@sueoconnell.bsky.social - Your ability to facilitate this chat is amazing! How are you responding to everyone, posting questions, adding additional ideas…?! I’m just trying to keep up! #elemmathchat
A6: I’d give kids choices of dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12) and ask them to work with their partners to pick just right dice. I love talking to kids about the dice they’ve chosen, how the different dice impact the work, etc.
Q6 How might you modify this task for different levels of learners? #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:41 AM
A6: I’d give kids choices of dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12) and ask them to work with their partners to pick just right dice. I love talking to kids about the dice they’ve chosen, how the different dice impact the work, etc.
A4: Task on left provides a visual model and the ability for all players to verify one another’s thinking. Task on right doesn’t ask students to discuss/display their thinking. Task on left seems to encourage automaticity; task on right could easily promote memorization. #elemmathchat
Q4 Both of these practice tasks focus on fact fluency. How are they alike and different? #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:31 AM
A4: Task on left provides a visual model and the ability for all players to verify one another’s thinking. Task on right doesn’t ask students to discuss/display their thinking. Task on left seems to encourage automaticity; task on right could easily promote memorization. #elemmathchat
A2: I used to think worksheets were useless. Now, I try to find ways to learn about kids if I use them. I ask students to pick 3 problems that feel just right to them. I learn a lot about kids through their choices. It’s fun to talk to them about *why* they made the choices they did. #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:19 AM
A2: I used to think worksheets were useless. Now, I try to find ways to learn about kids if I use them. I ask students to pick 3 problems that feel just right to them. I learn a lot about kids through their choices. It’s fun to talk to them about *why* they made the choices they did. #elemmathchat
A2: I’ve seen a lot of people starting to offer fact fluency games as options. Let’s get kids and their loved ones laughing and having fun together instead of fighting over algorithms that are unfamiliar. Let’s build bridges, not burn them!
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 AM
A2: I’ve seen a lot of people starting to offer fact fluency games as options. Let’s get kids and their loved ones laughing and having fun together instead of fighting over algorithms that are unfamiliar. Let’s build bridges, not burn them!
I’m Ryan. I’m a professor at Butler University in Indianapolis. Thanks, @mnmmath.bsky.social, for organizing. Thanks, @sueoconnell.bsky.social, for leading tonight! #elemmathchat
January 30, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I’m Ryan. I’m a professor at Butler University in Indianapolis. Thanks, @mnmmath.bsky.social, for organizing. Thanks, @sueoconnell.bsky.social, for leading tonight! #elemmathchat
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New episode
What if you don’t understand your student’s math strategy?
We talk with Ryan Flessner about how educators can respond in ways that support student learning and mathematical identity.
Listen now: www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/ryan-fl...
What if you don’t understand your student’s math strategy?
We talk with Ryan Flessner about how educators can respond in ways that support student learning and mathematical identity.
Listen now: www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/ryan-fl...
April 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New episode
What if you don’t understand your student’s math strategy?
We talk with Ryan Flessner about how educators can respond in ways that support student learning and mathematical identity.
Listen now: www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/ryan-fl...
What if you don’t understand your student’s math strategy?
We talk with Ryan Flessner about how educators can respond in ways that support student learning and mathematical identity.
Listen now: www.mathlearningcenter.org/blog/ryan-fl...
Reposted by Ryan Flessner
Fabulous conversation with Ryan Flessner! Big Idea: How we respond in the moment when we don't understand a student's thinking matters! #iteachmath
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Season 3 | Episode 15 – What If I Don’t Understand Their Thinking? - Guest: Ryan Flessner
Podcast Episode · Rounding Up · 04/03/2025 · 22m
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April 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Fabulous conversation with Ryan Flessner! Big Idea: How we respond in the moment when we don't understand a student's thinking matters! #iteachmath
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Please join #ElemMathChat on 1/15/26 at 8 pm CST / 9 pm EST when Annie Fetter,@mfannie.bsky.social leads us in a great chat that will definitely include some fun Noticing and Wondering! #ElemMathChat #MTBoS
January 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Please join #ElemMathChat on 1/15/26 at 8 pm CST / 9 pm EST when Annie Fetter,@mfannie.bsky.social leads us in a great chat that will definitely include some fun Noticing and Wondering! #ElemMathChat #MTBoS
Thanks for hosting #ElemMathChat again, @mnmmath.bsky.social. I appreciate the space you e created for all of us and your flexibility in ensuring we all stay connected!
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Thanks for hosting #ElemMathChat again, @mnmmath.bsky.social. I appreciate the space you e created for all of us and your flexibility in ensuring we all stay connected!
A1: Im not in K-12 anymore. As a teacher educator, things look quite different. I’m going to learn from all of you tonight! #ProgressMonitoring #ElemMathChat
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 AM
A1: Im not in K-12 anymore. As a teacher educator, things look quite different. I’m going to learn from all of you tonight! #ProgressMonitoring #ElemMathChat
I’m Ryan, a math teacher educator from Indiana. I’m a bit late to the party, but I’m happy to be here for #ElemMathChat! Happy New Year, everyone!
January 9, 2026 at 2:24 AM
I’m Ryan, a math teacher educator from Indiana. I’m a bit late to the party, but I’m happy to be here for #ElemMathChat! Happy New Year, everyone!
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January 3, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Please join #ElemMathChat on 12/18/25 at 8 pm CST / 9 pm EST when Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social leads our #ElemMathChat
Check out her work here: www.anneliserecord.com
Check out her work here: www.anneliserecord.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Please join #ElemMathChat on 12/18/25 at 8 pm CST / 9 pm EST when Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social leads our #ElemMathChat
Check out her work here: www.anneliserecord.com
Check out her work here: www.anneliserecord.com
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Another AMAZING episode is out of Math and Other Things and I just really hope lots of educators get a chance to hear from the amazing @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social!
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Why Math Identity Matters with Liesl McConchie
Podcast Episode · Math and Other Things · 12/05/2025 · 1h 9m
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December 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Another AMAZING episode is out of Math and Other Things and I just really hope lots of educators get a chance to hear from the amazing @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social!
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Hi! I’m Ryan from Indianapolis. I’m a professor, I teach math methods courses, and I work with in-service teachers, too. Excited for tonight’s chat! #ElemMathChat
December 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Hi! I’m Ryan from Indianapolis. I’m a professor, I teach math methods courses, and I work with in-service teachers, too. Excited for tonight’s chat! #ElemMathChat
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Join us for #ElemMathChat on Thurs, Nov 20 at 8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST.
Topic: Math and Literacy Connections with Molly Rawding (@mollyrawding.bsky.social) and Tammy McBride (@tmcbliteracy.bsky.social).
#ITeachMath #MTBoS
Topic: Math and Literacy Connections with Molly Rawding (@mollyrawding.bsky.social) and Tammy McBride (@tmcbliteracy.bsky.social).
#ITeachMath #MTBoS
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Join us for #ElemMathChat on Thurs, Nov 20 at 8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST.
Topic: Math and Literacy Connections with Molly Rawding (@mollyrawding.bsky.social) and Tammy McBride (@tmcbliteracy.bsky.social).
#ITeachMath #MTBoS
Topic: Math and Literacy Connections with Molly Rawding (@mollyrawding.bsky.social) and Tammy McBride (@tmcbliteracy.bsky.social).
#ITeachMath #MTBoS