The Math Collective
@themathcollective.bsky.social
Math enthusiast and educator.
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@themathcollective on Instagram.
www.themathcollective.com
https://linktr.ee/themathcollective
Take photos of your mathematicians’ counting collections and use them as image talks. Build your own collection of photos for image talks that engage your students in high-level thinking and flexible problem solving. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
February 8, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Take photos of your mathematicians’ counting collections and use them as image talks. Build your own collection of photos for image talks that engage your students in high-level thinking and flexible problem solving. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
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Want to make story problems more accessible? Omit the numbers.
Learn why that works—plus three other strategies to make math more engaging and accessible! ➗
#MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky
Learn why that works—plus three other strategies to make math more engaging and accessible! ➗
#MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky
4 Ways to Make Story Problems More Engaging and Accessible
Four simple strategies—beginning with an image, previewing vocabulary, omitting the numbers, and offering number sets—can have a big impact on learning.
www.edutopia.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Want to make story problems more accessible? Omit the numbers.
Learn why that works—plus three other strategies to make math more engaging and accessible! ➗
#MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky
Learn why that works—plus three other strategies to make math more engaging and accessible! ➗
#MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky
Scripted curricula are written for imaginary students. My article in @edutopia.org highlights 4 strategies to effectively adapt lessons to be more inclusive & engaging for real-life learners. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/modi...
www.edutopia.org/article/modi...
4 Ways to Make Story Problems More Engaging and Accessible
Four simple strategies—beginning with an image, previewing vocabulary, omitting the numbers, and offering number sets—can have a big impact on learning.
www.edutopia.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Scripted curricula are written for imaginary students. My article in @edutopia.org highlights 4 strategies to effectively adapt lessons to be more inclusive & engaging for real-life learners. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
www.edutopia.org/article/modi...
www.edutopia.org/article/modi...
From Choral Counting (by 10s) to Counting Collections in a kindergarten classroom. #iteach #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 AM
From Choral Counting (by 10s) to Counting Collections in a kindergarten classroom. #iteach #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath
Did you know that The Math Collective’s website features an image talk section? Tell all your mathy friends. Link: www.themathcollective.com #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #elemmathchat #iteach
February 1, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Did you know that The Math Collective’s website features an image talk section? Tell all your mathy friends. Link: www.themathcollective.com #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #elemmathchat #iteach
Launching fractions in a 4th graders class with a choral count is a fantastic way to access & assess prior knowledge. The vocabulary and ideas that emerged were beautiful! This no-pressure, inclusive task will help us determine next steps for instruction. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #fractions
January 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Launching fractions in a 4th graders class with a choral count is a fantastic way to access & assess prior knowledge. The vocabulary and ideas that emerged were beautiful! This no-pressure, inclusive task will help us determine next steps for instruction. #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #fractions
Capturing Student Thinking video is now available on The Math Collective's YouTube Channel.
Thank you to @mathlisa2016.bsky.social for your wonderful mathematical noticings.
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #MathSky #MathsToday #EduSky #ElemMathChat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5A...
Thank you to @mathlisa2016.bsky.social for your wonderful mathematical noticings.
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #MathSky #MathsToday #EduSky #ElemMathChat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5A...
Capturing Student Thinking
YouTube video by The Math Collective
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January 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Capturing Student Thinking video is now available on The Math Collective's YouTube Channel.
Thank you to @mathlisa2016.bsky.social for your wonderful mathematical noticings.
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #MathSky #MathsToday #EduSky #ElemMathChat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5A...
Thank you to @mathlisa2016.bsky.social for your wonderful mathematical noticings.
#ITeachMath #MTBoS #MathSky #MathsToday #EduSky #ElemMathChat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5A...
I'm sharing this choral count and inviting you to share your noticings. Then, I'll create a video that shows how I'd represent your ideas. Many teachers avoid routines because they aren't sure how to capture student thinking. The only way to get better is to try. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I'm sharing this choral count and inviting you to share your noticings. Then, I'll create a video that shows how I'd represent your ideas. Many teachers avoid routines because they aren't sure how to capture student thinking. The only way to get better is to try. #iteach #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
I’ve added an image talk section to my website themathcollective.com! That way you can access the images I’ve been sharing with greater ease! Let me know what you think. #mathsky #iteach #iteachmath #edusky
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I’ve added an image talk section to my website themathcollective.com! That way you can access the images I’ve been sharing with greater ease! Let me know what you think. #mathsky #iteach #iteachmath #edusky
In my first Family Math video, I share ways for families to engage in math conversations with children of all ages using everyday contexts. Link to the video is in bio. I'd love to hear what you think and what other topics you think families should hear about. #iteach #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath
December 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In my first Family Math video, I share ways for families to engage in math conversations with children of all ages using everyday contexts. Link to the video is in bio. I'd love to hear what you think and what other topics you think families should hear about. #iteach #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath
Creating story problems based on a fun, engaging context doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Stay tuned for information about a story problem workshop to support this work!
In the meantime, for access to these slides and some more, visit: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
In the meantime, for access to these slides and some more, visit: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
December 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Creating story problems based on a fun, engaging context doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Stay tuned for information about a story problem workshop to support this work!
In the meantime, for access to these slides and some more, visit: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
In the meantime, for access to these slides and some more, visit: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
Day 5 of Holiday Sweets. These warm-up images were a lot of fun to put together. This ready-to-use resource is here for you to engage students in mathematical conversations based in the holiday season. Click here for a link to all the slides: linktr.ee/themathcolle... #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky
December 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Day 5 of Holiday Sweets. These warm-up images were a lot of fun to put together. This ready-to-use resource is here for you to engage students in mathematical conversations based in the holiday season. Click here for a link to all the slides: linktr.ee/themathcolle... #mathsky #iteachmath #edusky
Day 4 of Holiday Sweets: Scandinavian Tidings from Trader Joe's. No need to plan math warm-ups in the days leading up to winter break. Visit this link for all the sets of images inspired by the sweets we used to decorate our gingerbread house: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
December 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Day 4 of Holiday Sweets: Scandinavian Tidings from Trader Joe's. No need to plan math warm-ups in the days leading up to winter break. Visit this link for all the sets of images inspired by the sweets we used to decorate our gingerbread house: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
Day 2 of Holiday Sweets Image Talks features Mike and Ikes.
Slides are available here: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#edusky #mathsky #iteach #iteachmath
Slides are available here: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#edusky #mathsky #iteach #iteachmath
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Day 2 of Holiday Sweets Image Talks features Mike and Ikes.
Slides are available here: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#edusky #mathsky #iteach #iteachmath
Slides are available here: linktr.ee/themathcolle...
#edusky #mathsky #iteach #iteachmath
I created this holiday-inspired image talk slide deck for these days leading up to winter break. Each day I'll be adding a new set of images for use in classrooms. Link in bio! #edusky #mathsky #iteachmath
December 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I created this holiday-inspired image talk slide deck for these days leading up to winter break. Each day I'll be adding a new set of images for use in classrooms. Link in bio! #edusky #mathsky #iteachmath
Now available on The Math Collective' Youtube Channel!
In this video I share ways to harness the work students do as readers to bolster their work as mathematicians.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYU2...
#iteach #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky
In this video I share ways to harness the work students do as readers to bolster their work as mathematicians.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYU2...
#iteach #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Now available on The Math Collective' Youtube Channel!
In this video I share ways to harness the work students do as readers to bolster their work as mathematicians.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYU2...
#iteach #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky
In this video I share ways to harness the work students do as readers to bolster their work as mathematicians.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYU2...
#iteach #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky
CMC North was a blast! I presented on integrating math games into upper elementary classes. The participants were amazing, so open-minded and thoughtful with their questions! @joannahayman.bsky.social
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #cmcmath
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #cmcmath
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 AM
CMC North was a blast! I presented on integrating math games into upper elementary classes. The participants were amazing, so open-minded and thoughtful with their questions! @joannahayman.bsky.social
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #cmcmath
#iteachmath #mathsky #edusky #cmcmath
I'm so excited to announce The Math Collective's new YouTube Channel! I’ll be posting some longer form content. Check out the link in bio. Leave feedback and be sure to subscribe to receive new content alerts! #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath #iteach
December 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I'm so excited to announce The Math Collective's new YouTube Channel! I’ll be posting some longer form content. Check out the link in bio. Leave feedback and be sure to subscribe to receive new content alerts! #mathsky #edusky #iteachmath #iteach
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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
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
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
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
September 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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
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
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deserve the right to joyful, challenging math and also deserve the right to come at mathematical ideas through their own strategies #ElemMathChat
September 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
deserve the right to joyful, challenging math and also deserve the right to come at mathematical ideas through their own strategies #ElemMathChat
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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
September 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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
September 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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
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
August 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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
August 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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