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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 14h

Will you be in Atlanta for the NCTM Conference? Join my session Fri, Oct 17, 2:30pm to explore ways to help students understand fractions. I will be in the Hand2Mind booth Fri. 10-12, so stop by and say hello! See you in ATL! @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social #NCTMATL25

Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 5d

Join me at NCTM Atlanta! My session (From Models to Meaning: Cultivating a Deep Understanding of Fractions) is Fri, 10/17, 2:30, GA World Congress Ctr rm A305. Gather ideas for investigations, models, discussion prompts, & lit links to deepen fraction understanding gr 3-5. See you in ATL!
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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 5d

Join me tonight (10/6) at 7pm EST for a Mathodology session about starting K-5 math investigations with stories! I'll share my fav books & ideas for sparking great math discussions. Register here: www.mathodology.com/resources/ro... @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social

Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 16d

Join me for Mathodology Oct. 6, 7pm ET. We will be talking about the power of launching K-5 math lessons with children's literature. Hear about my favorite children's books & how to use them to spark mathematical thinking. Register here: www.mathodology.com/resources/ro... @nctm.org @ncte.org

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Rachel Lambert, prof at UCSB, teacher! @mathematize4all.bsky.social · 6d

AND, I will be there to provide info on research in math games, including a resource sheet on current research about math games and what we are learning in our Games Time Project, here we are at a previous NCTM www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLzW...

Designing Math Intervention for Joy | Rachel Lambert

YouTube video by WebsEdgeScience

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 7d

🎲✨ NCTM Game Night 2025!✨🎲
Join us for math games, puzzles, raffle prizes & fellowship! Bring a friend & connect in a fun, relaxed setting.
📅 Wed Oct 15
🕕 8 PM
📍Omni Intl Ballroom E
🍸 Cash bar.
Play, laugh & celebrate math together! #MTBoS #ITeachMath #NCTMATL25! #GameNight #ElemMathChat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 9d

In Math by the Book (gr 2), we developed lessons that use the story How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by M. McNamara to launch investigations/discussions about place value & estimation. For more ideas on math + lit: www.heinemann.com/mathbythebook/ @nctm @heinemannpub.bsky.social @ncte.org

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 16d

Join me for Mathodology Oct. 6, 7pm ET. We will be talking about the power of launching K-5 math lessons with children's literature. Hear about my favorite children's books & how to use them to spark mathematical thinking. Register here: www.mathodology.com/resources/ro... @nctm.org @ncte.org

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 20d

Looking for ideas for building decimal understanding at the upper elementary level? Join me for this free PD session - 9/24, 4-5pmCT. Discover engaging lessons, literature links, and fun practice tasks. Register here! attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/141... @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social

Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 26d

Join me 9/24, 4-5pm CT - Beyond the Point: Helping Students Make Sense of Decimals. Explore tips & strategies for decimal notation, comparing, ordering, & performing operations. For more info: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/141... @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social #elemmathchat

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 26d

Join #ElemMathChat Sept 18, 2025 — Dr. Nicki Newton will lead:
Fact fluency isn’t about speed—it’s about strategy and understanding. Join @drnickinewton.bsky.social this week on #ElemMathChat as we rethink what it means for students to be fluent in math.
⏰ 9–10pm ET | 8–9pm CT

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Ilana Horn @ilanahorn.bsky.social · 26d

[GIFT ARTICLE] Tr*mp is Shutting Down the War on Cancer

I am a 16 year cancer survivor. I had a 10% chance of living 5 years, and a 5% chance of living 10 years at the time of my diagnosis. Access to new immunotherapy treatments unquestionably saved my life.

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Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thanks for mentioning Math by the Book, Melynee! Grandma’s Purse is everyone’s favorite! @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Sep 10

Math coaches: Join us on 9/17, 4pmET, to explore how Math in Practice and Math by the Book support your work and enhance K-5 coaching. Plus, get a downloadable Coaching Guide to maximize coaching with Math in Practice. @heinemannpub.bsky.social heinemann.cventevents.com/event/c7540f...

Summary - FREE EVENT- Beyond the Tasks: Using Math in Practice and Math by the Book to Strengthen K–5 Math Teaching

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Heinemann @heinemannpub.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you ready to bring more purpose, confidence, and flexibility to your K–5 math instruction? Join us to explore Math in Practice and Math by the Book, two powerful tools that support student learning and your professional growth all year long. Register: spr.ly/63323fv0A5

Post it note and CTA for free event with Sue O'Connell

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Sep 6

Such a great way to launch math lessons - with a story! #MathbytheBook www.mathbythebook.com

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · Sep 5

He's exploiting what sociologists call the availability heuristic: the more people hear about something, the more common they assume it to be.

If he can spew vaccine skepticism all over the airwaves, then he can create the perception that such skepticism is more widespread than it is. 1/

Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · Sep 5

Kennedy on a media tear to make it seem like he’s got widespread support. The anti-vaxx movement has been very very good at using social media to appear huge, when it has in fact been a small but vocal and well-organized minority with opinions way outside the mainstream. Unclear whether it’ll work.

Post from the bad place — Calley Means on Fox News with Jesse Watters supporting RFK jr

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking for a K-5 math resource that offers engaging tasks, but also supports prof learning with instruc strategies & content discussions? Hear how Math in Practice & Math by the Book elevate teaching & support math coaching! 9/17, 4-4:30ET or register to view on own. @mathedleaders.bsky.social

Heinemann @heinemannpub.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you ready to bring more purpose, confidence, and flexibility to your K–5 math instruction? Join us to explore Math in Practice and Math by the Book, two powerful tools that support student learning and your professional growth all year long. Register: spr.ly/63323fv0A5

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Sep 2

As autumn approaches, consider the math possibilities after reading Twelve Days of Autumn by Sherri Maret. Pose problems like "How many animals were seen on the 4th day or 10th day?" or make it more challenging by asking students how many animals were spotted during all 12 days. @nctm.org @ncte.org

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have a great year, Ryan!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 28

Three senior CDC leaders who resigned told The Post they were asked to participate in an unscientific vaccine recommendation process that they believe could harm the health of Americans.

CDC leaders who resigned said RFK Jr. undermined vaccine science, risking lives

As the CDC reels from the firing of its director, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News the agency is “in trouble and we need to fix it.”

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's time to get back to chatting! Join #elemmathchat on Thursday evenings. 8-9pm CT

Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · Aug 25

📢 #ElemMathChat is back!
First chat of the year: Please join us in discussing, 'Students with disabilities & meaningful math as a human right.'
With @joannahayman.bsky.social
⏰ Sept 4 | 9–10pm ET / 8–9pm CT #MTBoS #ITeachMath #ElemMathChat #EquityInMath

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Aug 25

Do you give students opportunities to write about their mathematical thinking? Check out my latest blog on the benefits of writing in K-5 math classes, including tips to make it meaningful. @nctm.org @ncte.org #elemmathchat @mathedleaders.bsky.social www.qualityteacherdevelopment.com/writing-in-m...

Writing in Math Class: Building Deeper Understanding Through Reflection and Expression – Quality Teacher Development

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you looking for k-5 math resources that support teachers with content knowledge, instructional strategies, and meaningful math tasks? Join us Sept. 17 to hear how Math in Practice and Math by the Book enhance math teaching & learning. @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social #elemmathchat

Heinemann @heinemannpub.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you ready to bring more purpose, confidence, and flexibility to your K–5 math instruction? Join us to explore Math in Practice and Math by the Book, two powerful tools that support student learning and your professional growth all year long. Register: spr.ly/63323fv0A5

Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · Aug 20

These K-5 math centers were developed to focus on critical Number and Operations standards, offering engaging, interactive, & ongoing practice throughout the school year! Check out Navigating Numeracy Centers: www.hand2mind.com/navigating-numeracy @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social #elemmathchat