Lessons that challenge students to think critically about real-world issues and debate them respectfully. https://xitter.cf/t.co/MQf83x1xKV

Austin, Texas
Joined May 2009
Every student deserves to feel like a "math person." The award-winning documentary COUNTED OUT makes the case that math confidence isn't a talent you're born with, it's power we can all reclaim. 

Perfect for educators, families, and anyone curious about how numbers shape our world: Free virtual screening + live conversation. 🗓️ Sat, Aug 8 · 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET. One day only, no replay. RSVP at the link. bit.ly/CountedOutAug8
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Big changes at Citizen Math. New logo. New website. New interactives. Freshly-designed handouts and teacher guides. And a new price... Citizen Math is now FREE! Check it out at citizenmath.com. Thanks! vimeo.com/1189428988/60eb865…
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Friday @ 1PM explore bringing civics issues to math class class w/ Ginny + some HS teachers. (Session #341) Modeling a (free) lesson + talking about LOTS. You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll find folks who believe in making math class just as relevant as you do. ❤️ #NCTMATL25
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The June cohort of the Citizen Math Online Launch Course kicks off June 17th - There's still time to join! This is a great experience for those looking to level up their real-world 🌍 convos in math class. forms.gle/GKztKsrQXq4ryBoQ9
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Should your math class discuss how is the human population changing? 🗓️ You're invited to join Math Teacher Kelsey Siegel this Wednesday to discuss and prep a real-world 🌍 math lesson for middle school. As always, all are welcome to join. You can find more info and RSVP at the link below. 👇 #RealWorldMath community.citizenmath.com/ev…
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Should your math class discuss how high 🪜 ladders can safely reach using the Pythagorean theorem? 🗓️ You're invited to join MS Math Teacher Alison Strole this Sunday to discuss and prep a real-world 🌍 math lesson for middle school. As always, all are welcome to join. 🩵 You can find more info and RSVP at the link below. 👇 #RealWorldMath community.citizenmath.com/ev…
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Last week, Heather sat down with a middle school teacher in Vermont to chat about her most recent #RealWorldMath lesson -- on tipping! 💰 What questions do YOU have for teachers who explore real-world questions in math class? #ITeachMath #mtbos community.citizenmath.com/po…
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HonAlg Ss got to apply their understanding of exponents, probability,& exponential functions as they tackled March’s Graph of the Month. What is the probability of a perfect bracket? Are games just a🪙toss & if not, what is the impact? Which seeds win the most upsets? datatalks
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Have you ever tried to lead a discussion in your classroom but you aren't sure where to start? Join Kate Muelling Wednesday (March 12) at 6pm ET for a chat about discourse in the math classroom! We'll chat about strategies, pitfalls, and how to develop a strong community of discourse in our classrooms. community.citizenmath.com/ev…
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Math teachers: looking for a fresh lesson for Pi day this week? Join Nate Sebold tonight (Monday) at 8pm ET to discuss the #RealWorldMath 🌍 lesson Axle Roads: How do vehicles turn so smoothly? community.citizenmath.com/ev…
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Is simpler speech better? And why might you want to talk about it in your math classroom... Join Meghan Look Sunday at 4pm ET to dig into this #RealWorldMath 🌍 lesson: My Fellow Americans. community.citizenmath.com/po…
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Find your own happy place at desmos.com/art. 🧵 Why we loved these graphs 👇
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🗓️ Join ms math teacher Nate tonight @ 7CT to learn about a #RealWorldMath 🌍 lesson exploring the fairest way to grade students using percent change. All are welcome. 🩵 This lesson will be available for free to all who attend. (It's normally in the paid collection.) #ITeachMath community.citizenmath.com/po…
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Did you know it costs the US mint more than 3 cents to produce each penny?  And more than 13 cents per nickel? Surprising, right? What's that all add up to? Dig into this #RealWorldMath 🌍 with middle school students using decimal operations....👇 citizenmath.com/lessons/comm… #ITeachMath
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Let's talk about the real world in math class: Is higher education a good investment? 💰 Featuring "Opportunities' Cost" by Citizen Math and hosted by @MrsStrole. This Sunday at 7pm CT/8pm ET. loom.ly/LjrP2BU
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✨The 2024 Desmos Art Expo gallery is now live! Filter by feature and find your new favorite graph at desmos.com/art ✨ #desmosart #mathart #iteachmath #artexpo
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HonAlg Ss tackle unit6&7 performance task: where Ss analyze whether college “pays off”. Ss👀how salaries of job, amt of scholarships, & loans impact the❓. @UrbanJason adds his expertise about options the high school offers that can lower the financial impact #makeitreal
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I love using this lesson to teach about scale and proportions. How many times bigger should Zoolander's school be? robertkaplinsky.com/work/how…
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