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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Jun 16

I mean…what would Dolly do?! Help a friend mix up of course!!! 🎤

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T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · Jun 12

So honored and excited to be included in this amazing group. Support ALL of them by attending their sessions.
@abiruiz.bsky.social @skiptylermath.bsky.social @nankinator.bsky.social @drchilds.bsky.social @julidixon.bsky.social @dykemamath.bsky.social

All if the featured speakers for the 2025 FCTM conference

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Apr 4

My students screamed when they realized there’s more than one way to find angle measurements! One of them shouted, “I didn’t know angles had it LIKE THAT!!” 😂 I love witnessing learners experience the joy and wonder of math….it will never get old. 🥹

Four students use their fingers and pencils to place 3 paper corners on top of a 90° angle. The corners have measurement of 45°

Two folded paper triangle on top of a right angle. The triangles are labeled with 90° and 45°

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NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education @mathedleaders.bsky.social · Apr 8

✏️ Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Cohort!

Become a Mentor or Fellow in the NCSM Fellows Program and enjoy a slew of program benefits, including two years of FREE conference attendance. Apply by May 1st. loom.ly/CU--Kf4

#NCSMBold #Fellows

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Apr 5

Yes please!!!

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Apr 4

My students screamed when they realized there’s more than one way to find angle measurements! One of them shouted, “I didn’t know angles had it LIKE THAT!!” 😂 I love witnessing learners experience the joy and wonder of math….it will never get old. 🥹

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Apr 3

Just got my signed copy in the mail!! Can’t wait to read this gem by my all time favorite queen!

Abi holding up the book Harriet Tubman:live in concert written by Bob the drag queen. Small picture to the side shows bobs signature.

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NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education @mathedleaders.bsky.social · Mar 24

TONIGHT! Watch #CountedOut with #NCSM!
🍿 We saved you a seat!

🗓️ Mon, March 24, 8–10pm ET 🔗 loom.ly/Ow5e0M8
Learn more at countedoutfilm.com

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 22

Had such a wonderful time representing @mathedleaders.bsky.social VCMS this week. I felt right at home which is a testament to the community the VCMS board has fostered. I cannot speak more highly of the folks I met. Can’t wait for next year!

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 19

Love our @mathedleaders.bsky.social Southern 1 crew!!!!! Had a blast talking math with the coolest people around!!!

T.J. Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social · Mar 19

Love this quote and LOVE being part of the Southern 1 Math group!
@jennifer-lempp.bsky.social @skiptylermath.bsky.social @abiruiz.bsky.social @mathedleaders.bsky.social

Slide from presentation about Math Workshop: Think About it: "Are you delivering content? Or are you developing learners?"

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 17

So excited for this! There is still time to register!!!

NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education @mathedleaders.bsky.social · Mar 6

👋 Math Education Leaders in FL, GA, NC, SC, & VA are meeting up on 3/19! Details below.

Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Feb 17

Join us for the @mathedleaders.bsky.social Southern 1 Virtual Regional Meetup!

🗓️March 19, 2025
⏰6 - 7 PM EST
🎙️Skip Tyler ( @skiptylermath.bsky.social )

A free virtual event open to NCSM members and non-members interested in learning more about the organization.
Register now: bit.ly/S1virtual

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 12

My goal this year is to highlight the amazing leadership of the great Ts I know! Excited that my math coach’s first-ever proposal was accepted and my math partner teacher will join as a first-time attendee and co-presenter. Can’t wait for this experience!

Pls share your session deets for NCTM!

nctm asking, “Are you planning on attending the following activity?” followed by the session title in blue text: “Multiplying Success with The Math Pact: A Formula for Cohesive Instruction.” Below, details include “Session Type: Session,” “Fri, 10/17: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM,” “Location: Omni Hotel,” and “Role: Co-Speaker.”

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 7

So proud of you!!!! This session looks 🔥

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NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education @mathedleaders.bsky.social · Mar 6

👋 Math Education Leaders in FL, GA, NC, SC, & VA are meeting up on 3/19! Details below.

Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Feb 17

Join us for the @mathedleaders.bsky.social Southern 1 Virtual Regional Meetup!

🗓️March 19, 2025
⏰6 - 7 PM EST
🎙️Skip Tyler ( @skiptylermath.bsky.social )

A free virtual event open to NCSM members and non-members interested in learning more about the organization.
Register now: bit.ly/S1virtual

Southern 1 Virtual Regional Meetup on March 19, 2025, from 6-7 PM EST. Join Southern Mathematics Leaders from FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA. Featured speaker: Skip Tyler (@skiptylermath) presenting on using a Math Workshop model to create a student-centered learning environment. Includes a QR code for registration and an image of the book 'Math Workshop' by Jennifer Lempp and Skip Tyler. Hosted by NCSM. Register at bit.ly/S1virtual

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 6

Movie night, besties!!!! Let’s have a watch party!

NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education @mathedleaders.bsky.social · Mar 5

📽️ Join #NCSM for a virtual screening of #CountedOut! This powerful film explores math’s role in our lives & features one of Bob Moses’ final interviews. Don't miss it!

🗓️ Tues, March 18, 7–9pm ET
🔗 Seats are limited to NCSM members. loom.ly/HpaQCek

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 6

I’m gonna watch!!!! 🍿

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 5

Also, don’t be this person 🤮

Tweet that says “This has got to be what they’re talking about when they say ‘girl math’.”

Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 5

So yeah… schools ARE open, and despite the bad rep public schools often get, there are educators out there fostering mathematical literacy and, more importantly, creating a culture where mistakes are seen as valuable learning opportunities.

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 5

So I showed my students and they had a discussion on understandable mistakes. They wanted to reply to help clarify their thinking:

The note reads, “You have way more time to live, and why don’t you spend it with your family. You have 180 minutes.”

The note on the top sheet states, “2h 40m. They think that 40m and 2h is 240m. It is actually 160min.” The second note below it shows a breakdown: “2hr is 120 min” followed by “160 min” with an arrow pointing from “2hr 40.”

The note states, “2hr 40 min = 160 min” and “2hr 40 min ≠ 240 min.”

A stack of handwritten notes on paper, with the top two notes visible. The first note states, “they thought 100 minutes = 1 hour but its actually is 160 minutes,”. The second note reads, “they thought it was 240 min but it was 160 min and he had 80 min left,”.

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 5

Saw this post this morning and went straight to the replies. While it’s likely satire, one of the most liked replies said, “open the schools.”
That tells me two things
1 Math mistakes aren’t always met with kindness.
2 Many folk outside of schools may not realize the great work happening inside them

from user @gagas reads: “doctor: you have 240 minutes to live. me:” followed by an image showing the runtime of the movie Wicked as “2h 40m”

A tweet that reads ‘open the schools’ with 3.4 thousand likes.

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Mar 5

a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .

ALT: a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Feb 26

Finally took the time to make Mexican rice and told my mom. This woman called me and asked me to tell her how I made it step by step. She blessed my process and asked me to send her a million photos. I love Mexican food and the people who lovingly pass down these 🔥 recipes.

Mexican yellow rice in a glass container.

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Abi Ruiz @abiruiz.bsky.social · Feb 25

Today we went over the metric system and as all my class asked: why can’t we just use the metric system, I thought about this 💎 of an SNL sketch:

Washington's Dream - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

youtu.be

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Christine Percy @christinelpercy.bsky.social · Feb 20

Join us for a great opportunity to learn from @skiptylermath.bsky.social and network with other math leaders and educators.
🗓️March 19, 2025
📷6 - 7 PM EST
This is a free virtual event open to NCSM members and non-members interested in learning about the organization.
Register: bit.ly/S1virtual

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