Join us for #ElemMathChat on Thurs, Nov 13th at 8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST!
Topic: Math, Movement, Mindfulness – for Educators and their Classrooms
Led by Norma Gordon — normabgordon.com normabgordon.bsky.social
#ElemMathChat #ITeachMath #MTBoS
Topic: Math, Movement, Mindfulness – for Educators and their Classrooms
Led by Norma Gordon — normabgordon.com normabgordon.bsky.social
#ElemMathChat #ITeachMath #MTBoS
November 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Join us for #ElemMathChat on Thurs, Nov 13th at 8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST!
Topic: Math, Movement, Mindfulness – for Educators and their Classrooms
Led by Norma Gordon — normabgordon.com normabgordon.bsky.social
#ElemMathChat #ITeachMath #MTBoS
Topic: Math, Movement, Mindfulness – for Educators and their Classrooms
Led by Norma Gordon — normabgordon.com normabgordon.bsky.social
#ElemMathChat #ITeachMath #MTBoS
#ElemMathChat - Love pattern blocks - one of my favorite manipulatives!
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
#ElemMathChat - Love pattern blocks - one of my favorite manipulatives!
This makes sense… work in progress gives us lots more interesting stuff to talk about… more places to go! #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
This makes sense… work in progress gives us lots more interesting stuff to talk about… more places to go! #ElemMathChat
That is an EXCELLENT reflective practice! We all need to have one that works for us! #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
That is an EXCELLENT reflective practice! We all need to have one that works for us! #ElemMathChat
A2: Open ended questions where students can contribute without being afraid of giving an incorrect solution, for example: How do you see this pattern growing? #ElemMathChat #MathPlay 🧮
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A2: Open ended questions where students can contribute without being afraid of giving an incorrect solution, for example: How do you see this pattern growing? #ElemMathChat #MathPlay 🧮
#ElemMathChat - It was my pleasure! Lots of fun "talking math" with you guys.
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
#ElemMathChat - It was my pleasure! Lots of fun "talking math" with you guys.
And sometimes, they won’t let me share their work when they know it’s wrong, but genuine enthusiasm goes a long way towards building relationships. #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
And sometimes, they won’t let me share their work when they know it’s wrong, but genuine enthusiasm goes a long way towards building relationships. #ElemMathChat
#ElemMathChat - Great example of equitable teaching practices.
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#ElemMathChat - Great example of equitable teaching practices.
Glad to see you here Alex. #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Glad to see you here Alex. #ElemMathChat
Hello Everyone! So glad you are here! I am super excited that @latrendak.bsky.social is leading tonight! #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Hello Everyone! So glad you are here! I am super excited that @latrendak.bsky.social is leading tonight! #ElemMathChat
Hi Dee! So glad you are here! I love that you have a great community! They are lucky to have you too! #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Hi Dee! So glad you are here! I love that you have a great community! They are lucky to have you too! #ElemMathChat
#ElemMathChat - I couldn't agree more. Questions play an important role in the math classroom.
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
#ElemMathChat - I couldn't agree more. Questions play an important role in the math classroom.
Yes! I can’t say I have a 100% success rate, but it’s powerful! #elemmathchat
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Yes! I can’t say I have a 100% success rate, but it’s powerful! #elemmathchat
A2: I am a fan of sharing 2 or 3 different approaches or solution paths for a problem and having students make connections between them. Having them note where aspects of the problem appear in the different student work. #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A2: I am a fan of sharing 2 or 3 different approaches or solution paths for a problem and having students make connections between them. Having them note where aspects of the problem appear in the different student work. #ElemMathChat
A3: Using manipulatives to represent math concepts provides multiple entry points and a deeper layer of understanding. For example, using legos for the Distributive Property #ElemMathChat #MathPlay 🧮
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A3: Using manipulatives to represent math concepts provides multiple entry points and a deeper layer of understanding. For example, using legos for the Distributive Property #ElemMathChat #MathPlay 🧮
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
…because students were then willing to engage to finish the work. When it’s already a finished product, it’s a lecture. Fascinating stuff! They had some great videos. #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
…because students were then willing to engage to finish the work. When it’s already a finished product, it’s a lecture. Fascinating stuff! They had some great videos. #ElemMathChat
A1 It starts with a robust unit zero that is all about creating community, learning about problem solving, growth mindset, communication, and what it means to do math. We learn protocols, our warm up routines and establish a safe place to learn and make mistakes #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A1 It starts with a robust unit zero that is all about creating community, learning about problem solving, growth mindset, communication, and what it means to do math. We learn protocols, our warm up routines and establish a safe place to learn and make mistakes #ElemMathChat
#ElemMathChat - So true, I LOVE your three rs. Relationshipsm routines and risk-taking. These are important qualities for building a positive math community.
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#ElemMathChat - So true, I LOVE your three rs. Relationshipsm routines and risk-taking. These are important qualities for building a positive math community.
A2 I use notice and wonder first and formost, then I have a bunch of others that I have posted to remind me and to remind students to ask each other and themselves! Here are a few. #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
A2 I use notice and wonder first and formost, then I have a bunch of others that I have posted to remind me and to remind students to ask each other and themselves! Here are a few. #ElemMathChat
#ElemMathChat A6. I am always taking mental notes for next time and often pivoting mid-lesson because you never know what your kids know until they start talking! I usually do a mental run through right after a lesson planning for next time based on what I learned.
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
#ElemMathChat A6. I am always taking mental notes for next time and often pivoting mid-lesson because you never know what your kids know until they start talking! I usually do a mental run through right after a lesson planning for next time based on what I learned.
#ElemMathChat - Great strategy! Students often make discoveries they hadn't thought of before and this is a great way to help students build on their conceptual understanding of concepts.
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
#ElemMathChat - Great strategy! Students often make discoveries they hadn't thought of before and this is a great way to help students build on their conceptual understanding of concepts.
#ElemMathChat A5. I think some activities naturally increase the importance of listening and building on each others’ observations. Also sometimes regular bridge questions like “Does anybody have an answer different from Julian’s” can be helpful in setting a tone of listening to other students.
November 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
#ElemMathChat A5. I think some activities naturally increase the importance of listening and building on each others’ observations. Also sometimes regular bridge questions like “Does anybody have an answer different from Julian’s” can be helpful in setting a tone of listening to other students.
#ElemMathChat - Great for community building and for analyzing their choices and strategies.
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
#ElemMathChat - Great for community building and for analyzing their choices and strategies.
A3 part of the protocol for explaining thinking comes when we explicitly teach/learn this during unit zero. I also do a non routine task as a warm up daily where we practice that so when we go into the formal lesson the expectations and supports are in place #ElemMathChat
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A3 part of the protocol for explaining thinking comes when we explicitly teach/learn this during unit zero. I also do a non routine task as a warm up daily where we practice that so when we go into the formal lesson the expectations and supports are in place #ElemMathChat