Tegan Nusser
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Tegan Nusser
@tegannusser.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Math Education at Bradley University, #iteachmath, he/him/his
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Math Game Monday: Integer Solitaire

This game gives upper-elementary and middle school children plenty of practice adding and subtracting integers. It's a fun challenge for adults, too!

#mtbos #homeschooling #mathgames #letsplaymath (limited time)
Math Game Monday: Integer Solitaire
This game gives upper-elementary and middle school children plenty of practice adding and subtracting integers. It's a fun challenge for older students and adults, too! Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Integer Solitaire Math Concepts:
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October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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So two NFL games today between playoff teams and both had lopsided results. Why would the selection committee do this when Bama was available.
December 26, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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People sometimes make fun of science that sounds stupid and random.

Meanwhile, a study of lizard saliva turned into a peptide medication, which was turned into a diabetes medication, which was turned into a GLP1 weight loss drug, that just became the first therapy every approved for … sleep apnea
Breaking News: The FDA approved use of the weight loss drug Zepbound for a common form of sleep apnea. It is the first drug authorized to treat the disorder.
F.D.A. Approves Weight-Loss Drug to Treat Sleep Apnea
Zepbound is the first prescription drug approved specifically to treat the common condition.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM
I plan to use these prompts as a warm-up in my Math for Teachers class for our investigations of statistics this Spring. ♾️

These are great!
How are these two representations the same? How are they different?

When would you choose to use each representation to communicate an idea and why?

#iteachmath #elemmathchat #msmathchat #mtbos #mathed
December 18, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Thinking about using these in my Math for Teachers class in the Spring. Bradley students have iPads, so it seems like an easy adaption. Might be fun! ♾️
I'm trying out - Open Board - an open source app that's new to me. I'm tired of recreating lessons in apps I no longer have access to (SmartNotebook) (ActiveInspire). Hopefully, this app will solve that problem. Links in comments. Let the #foss be with you. #ssChat #edTech #mtbos #iteach
December 18, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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Hi Adam, I take your point that the quadratic formula can be presented in a way that does not inspire understanding or affection. And it sounds like that's how it was taught to you. So let me try to make a better case for it. Here's how I discussed it in my book The Joy of x. (1/9)
December 15, 2024 at 1:31 AM
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New post: conceptual understanding doesn't happen all at once.

fivetwelvethirteen.substack.com/p/conceptual...

#iteachmath #mtbos #edusky
Conceptual Understanding Doesn't Happen All At Once
It happens slowly, in bits and pieces
fivetwelvethirteen.substack.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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Baby scholar steps! I am so happy to achieve the first milestone of 100 citations on Google Scholar 😍 If you are interested in gender and sexuality research in mathematics education, check my work #iteachmath #mathsky #science
December 3, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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We should embrace the fact that area models with Whole Numbers, Mixed Numbers and Pure Decimals are all exactly the same.

#MathSky #EduSky #ElemMathChat
December 2, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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Heyo, IM Alg1 teachers and peeps who support them! I’ve been helping this project make some stuff to make your lives a little easier. Please spread the word.

www.essentialteaching.com

#iteachmath #mtbos #learnwithIM
ESSENTIAL IM
Resources and support for teaching IM Algebra 1, including slides and a podcast overview.
www.essentialteaching.com
November 18, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Math is everywhere, and so are we! NCTM is now on Bluesky, bringing teaching tips, resources, and a whole lot of number love. Let’s add some fun! ✨
November 18, 2024 at 2:46 PM
November 18, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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In case it is helpful to all you teachers, here is my...

Visibly Random Group Generator v7.3

🍎 Free, no ads
🍎 Set # of groups or group size
🍎 Checkboxes for absences
🍎 Add pairs of Ss that can't work together, be alerted of conflicts
🍎 Editable names & color to match classroom

Link in reply

🧬🥽🎢♾️
November 18, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge

Day 4 of a ♾️ #iteachmath version paired with a personal life version.
November 18, 2024 at 1:57 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge

Day 3 of a ♾️ #iteachmath version paired with a personal life version. Special pupdate by Teddy in the background.
November 16, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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For those of you who are new to Bluesky, a few tips to help us build the math ed community:
- put a descriptive bio (and a pic if possible) in your profile
- when posting or replying, include #MTBoS and #ITeachMath (and #EduSky)
- responding to a post is less intimidating than writing a new post!
November 15, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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A student in my ELL class was using her phone.When I asked her 2 put it away, she told me she was texting her mother in Mexico.I jokingly told her to give me phone so I could send mom a text. She gave it & asked me 2 send audio message. When class heard message I sent, EVERYONE asked me 2 do same :)
November 15, 2024 at 6:40 PM
If you see this, post four of your favorite games.
November 15, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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Do we have math teachers from all 50 states on here yet?

I'll start. Hello from California!

#iteachmath
November 15, 2024 at 4:29 AM
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I make maths questions to go with pictures. Here is my collection from twitter. I’d love you to share yours too! #iteachmath
September 22, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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Broken stick problems.

1. Break a stick into 3 pieces, what is the probability that those pieces can form a △?

2. Break a stick into n ≥ 3 pieces, what is the probability that the 3 *shortest* lengths form a △?

3. The 3 *longest* lengths form a △?

4. 3 random pieces?

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November 14, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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Used this prompt to start class today. I found it on CNN last month. Great discussions!

www.bbc.com/news/article... #MathToday #mtbos #ITeachMath
November 14, 2024 at 9:49 PM