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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · 12d

No, thank you for making those visual patterns... It has expanded both my students and my mathematical knowledge✨

Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · 22d

This is my grade 5/6 split grade class :). I'll be using your 21st and upscale blocks with my kinders later this month too!

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · 22d

Visual Patterns 🤝 Pattern Blocks
I am currently OBSESSED, in a (mostly) healthy way, with @fawnnguyen.substack.com visual patterns and @mathforlove.bsky.social pattern blocks for kids to learn and create patterns. Ah-may-zing. Also, I am in LOVE with Mary Vail's Thinking Desks, they are phenomenal!

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · Sep 5

This blog post, by Ian Maurer is a quick and easy read about how extensions can really make a task sing (or chirp). This blog post reminds me that a stories task can start off simple and with the right perspective, can make the mathematics very deep and complex.
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When Birds Do Math

Storytelling and Surprising Depth At the Building Thinking Classrooms conference in Seattle this summer, I was struck by how powerful storytelling can be as an instructional strategy-- and how rarely....

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Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky.com · Aug 27

A man in Finland received a speeding ticket and had to pay $103,000! The penalty was so harsh because fines in Finland are based not just on the severity of the offense, but on the offender’s income. Can students figure out Vanjoki’s annual income?
robertkaplinsky.com/work/fi...

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Phil Smith @philwainsmith.bsky.social · Aug 14

@vendi55.bsky.social @webbkyle.bsky.social @maegangiroux.bsky.social Hi all. I've recently discovered the BTC book and it's re-inspired me to build more collaborative problem solving into my practice. I'm really enjoying your podcasts to fill in gaps and help adapt my initial ideas.

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · May 11

Hahaha yes us Saskies can't afford to eat our own. We need all the strength we can get.

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · May 11

When it is being said by rural people in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan (population 478 and very English) is isn't pronounced Surrey. Next time I see you Nat I'll be waiting to hear you pronounce poutine and croissant! #BetterSoundReaaaaalFrench

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · May 10

It is almost as egregious as Nat pronouncing the word Souris as 'Surrey'

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Howie Hua @howiehua.bsky.social · Mar 22

Prime numbers meme

A scene from Tom and Jerry. Top frame: Tom smiling looking at baby chicks labeled 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53. Bottom frame: Tom looking suspicious at Jerry holding yellow feathers, labeled 57.

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Howie Hua @howiehua.bsky.social · Mar 21

My best explanation of parallel lines:

Two parallel lines going up. The top one says "The age I consider 'old'" and the bottom one says "My age."

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · Mar 3

Peter finally joining the cool kids over here on blue sky 😎

pgliljedahl.bsky.social @pgliljedahl.bsky.social · Mar 3

Make sure you register for #BTCC25 before it is too late. The conference is already 70% full. @btcthinks.bsky.social btc2025.sched.com

Building Thinking Classrooms 2025 Annual Conference Schedule

Check out the schedule for Building Thinking Classrooms 2025 Annual Conference

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Dr Pamela Seda @pamseda1.bsky.social · Mar 3

🚨 FREE Masterclass! 🎓 Struggling with equitable math programs? Join me March 18 to learn a 3-step strategy for success—without overwhelming teachers! 🎁 Bonus for live attendees! 🔗https://www.sedaeducationalconsulting.com/webinar-registration
#MathEquity #SchoolLeadership

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pgliljedahl.bsky.social @pgliljedahl.bsky.social · Mar 3

Make sure you register for #BTCC25 before it is too late. The conference is already 70% full. @btcthinks.bsky.social btc2025.sched.com

Building Thinking Classrooms 2025 Annual Conference Schedule

Check out the schedule for Building Thinking Classrooms 2025 Annual Conference

btc2025.sched.com

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · Feb 8

Hahah! I love you but let's be honest... Jacob is going to want to see astronaut Josh not you and me drinking near beers

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · Feb 7

Where's the astronaut pics?

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Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru @themathguru.bsky.social · Feb 7

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@maegangiroux.bsky.social is made of fairy dust + I feel so lucky to have had the chance to watch her bring @btcthinks.bsky.social to life at NCTCA, it made math feel like magic ✨ #iteachmath

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Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru @themathguru.bsky.social · Feb 6

Just a PSA to let everyone know that I’ve finally sniffed @peterliljedahl.bsky.social + @maegangiroux.bsky.social’s book & it smells pretty good tbh

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Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru @themathguru.bsky.social · Jan 21

Next month I’m headed to Alberta to speak at @cctca.bsky.social, ESTCA, NCTCA, PDTC, CATCA & GETCA AND I’M BRINGING ✨MATH THERAPY✨ FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS GET EXCITED🙏✨💖 #edusky #iteachmath

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · Jan 8

You know you hit it off with someone when you realize 45 minutes into the call that you need to stop complimenting each other and talk about the reason for the meeting

Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru @themathguru.bsky.social · Jan 7

Met my new favourite Canadian math girlie yesterday & just want the world to know that @maegangiroux.bsky.social is sweeter than maple syrup 🇨🇦😋 #iteachmath

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Vanessa Vakharia aka The Math Guru @themathguru.bsky.social · Dec 24

This is cute 🥰 @joboaler.bsky.social #iteachmath #edusky

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Maegan Giroux @maegangiroux.bsky.social · Dec 23

Proud to be a part of your top 10!

Carles Granell @carlesgranell4.bsky.social · Dec 23

7️⃣ “Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom. Grades K-5” (Peter Liljedahl i Maegan Giroux)

👉🏼 A través de la proposta de 50 tasques es proposen recomanacions per implementar #AulasParaPensar a l’etapa de primària @maegangiroux.bsky.social

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Carles Granell @carlesgranell4.bsky.social · Dec 23

7️⃣ “Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom. Grades K-5” (Peter Liljedahl i Maegan Giroux)

👉🏼 A través de la proposta de 50 tasques es proposen recomanacions per implementar #AulasParaPensar a l’etapa de primària @maegangiroux.bsky.social

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Dr Pamela Seda @pamseda1.bsky.social · Dec 14

I spy @phonisha.bsky.social in these math streets! www.edsurge.com/news/2024-12...

How This Curriculum Specialist Brings Math to Life for Students - EdSurge News

How do you convince students — and teachers — that they actually can be a “math person”? Curriculum expert Phonisha Hawkins uses chocolate chip cookies.

www.edsurge.com

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Nova Katz @novakatz.bsky.social · Dec 11

Proposals for the BTC '25 Conference are due in TWO DAYS! It's time to take that idea that's been swimming in your head and commit it to Google Form.

Your ideas are:
✅ Valid
✅ Important
✅ Better in YOUR voice!

Stop wondering IF... submit today!
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