Ken Schelper
@kwschelper.bsky.social
Math, soccer, video games - who thought my later years would be exactly like my teenage years?!
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The math isn't mathing...
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The math isn't mathing...
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Math education is complex. It can’t be reduced to single studies or one-size-fits-all claims.
NCSM’s new position paper offers a balanced, equity-centered, research-informed alternative—one that honors the real nuance of teaching + learning.
Read more → mathedleadership.org/position-papers
NCSM’s new position paper offers a balanced, equity-centered, research-informed alternative—one that honors the real nuance of teaching + learning.
Read more → mathedleadership.org/position-papers
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Math education is complex. It can’t be reduced to single studies or one-size-fits-all claims.
NCSM’s new position paper offers a balanced, equity-centered, research-informed alternative—one that honors the real nuance of teaching + learning.
Read more → mathedleadership.org/position-papers
NCSM’s new position paper offers a balanced, equity-centered, research-informed alternative—one that honors the real nuance of teaching + learning.
Read more → mathedleadership.org/position-papers
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🎄This Giving Tuesday, purchase a $10 ornament from the FMFC Giving Tree and receive 10% off your next purchase. 100% of proceeds from these ornaments will go to Santas Without Chimneys to provide gifts to children without homes in Madison.
🎁 Purchase your ornament: bit.ly/4ot1y3K
🎁 Purchase your ornament: bit.ly/4ot1y3K
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🎄This Giving Tuesday, purchase a $10 ornament from the FMFC Giving Tree and receive 10% off your next purchase. 100% of proceeds from these ornaments will go to Santas Without Chimneys to provide gifts to children without homes in Madison.
🎁 Purchase your ornament: bit.ly/4ot1y3K
🎁 Purchase your ornament: bit.ly/4ot1y3K
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![Comic. Panels up to the 10-year point are grayed out. New panels since the Ten Years comic, which chronicles the first ten years of PERSON 1's journey with cancer: (1) [two people in bed] PERSON 1 (woman): One more chapter? PERSON 2 (man): Don’t we both have to get up early? PERSON 1: Nnnnnggggh PERSON 2: Sure, good point. (2) [many people wearing masks, walking while looking at graphs on their phones] (3) [birds landing on people] PERSON 2 in beanie and scarf: Hah! They like *my* seeds best. PERSON 1 in scarf holding phone with a bird sitting on it: Wait, how do I take a picture of this one? (4) [two people rowing boats with tree landscape] (5) [Person 1 carries overflowing stack of things to Person 2 in bed] PERSON 1: I brought you honey lemon tea, more pillows, a cinnamon roll, Tylenol, another blanket, a– PERSON 2: It was just Appendicitis, I’m really– PERSON 1: *It is my turn to take care of you and I am going to do it right!* (6) [Two people in car] (7) [still in car) PERSON 1: Oh my god. PERSON 2: Oh my god. (8) [car driving] PERSON 1: Pull over! PERSON 2: I am! (9) [both people get out of car] (10) [Large colored panel of aurora borealis over water with both people looking on] (11) [Person 1 sits against tree while Person 2 lies on the ground] PERSON 1: Fifteen years. No sign of the cancer. (12) I *am* having some weird symptoms. Joint pain. Fatigue. I think I’m losing my close-up vision. PERSON 2: Yeah. Me too. (13) PERSON 2: I think we’re getting old. (14) PERSON 1: I guess that’s okay. PERSON 2: It’s all I wanted.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihwhjblp5lyiwp63ouar7ocfea7evmckytoeo7rkfuoo4gw5rnrra@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
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On Friday at Noon (EDT) I am giving a talk in the New York Combinatorics Seminar. The title is: "Mathematical illustration through a combinatorial lens" in which I share my decade-long journey as a mathematical artist and jewelry maker and how it intertwines with my combinatorics research.
September 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
On Friday at Noon (EDT) I am giving a talk in the New York Combinatorics Seminar. The title is: "Mathematical illustration through a combinatorial lens" in which I share my decade-long journey as a mathematical artist and jewelry maker and how it intertwines with my combinatorics research.
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math is probably my favorite metroidvania
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
math is probably my favorite metroidvania
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MEET Dr. Reshma Menon! 🥰
youtu.be/qSxb8cjTrr4
Alt text: this is an image of Dr. Reshma Menon holding the Meet a Mathematician sign
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Alt text: this is an image of Dr. Reshma Menon holding the Meet a Mathematician sign
MEET a Mathematician! - Dr. Reshma Menon
YouTube video by Meet a Mathematician
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November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
MEET Dr. Reshma Menon! 🥰
youtu.be/qSxb8cjTrr4
Alt text: this is an image of Dr. Reshma Menon holding the Meet a Mathematician sign
youtu.be/qSxb8cjTrr4
Alt text: this is an image of Dr. Reshma Menon holding the Meet a Mathematician sign
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The noperthedron has a surprising property—which disproves a long-standing conjecture
This New Shape Breaks an ‘Unbreakable’ 3D Geometry Rule
The noperthedron has a surprising property—which disproves a long-standing conjecture
www.scientificamerican.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The noperthedron has a surprising property—which disproves a long-standing conjecture
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As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:
This sucks so hard.
This sucks so hard.
October 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:
This sucks so hard.
This sucks so hard.
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We now officially have 500 visual patterns! 🎉
Christophe from France just shared SIX wonderful building-brick patterns he discovered while playing with his daughter. 💕
Check out visual patterns #495-500: visualpatterns.org/451-through-...
Christophe from France just shared SIX wonderful building-brick patterns he discovered while playing with his daughter. 💕
Check out visual patterns #495-500: visualpatterns.org/451-through-...
Patterns 451-500 — Visual Patterns
visualpatterns.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We now officially have 500 visual patterns! 🎉
Christophe from France just shared SIX wonderful building-brick patterns he discovered while playing with his daughter. 💕
Check out visual patterns #495-500: visualpatterns.org/451-through-...
Christophe from France just shared SIX wonderful building-brick patterns he discovered while playing with his daughter. 💕
Check out visual patterns #495-500: visualpatterns.org/451-through-...
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My time with my current employer has come to an end. I am grateful for what I have learned about myself personally & professionally during the last 3 years.
If you know any schools/districts looking for professional development, feel free to drop my name and encourage them to visit strongermath.com
If you know any schools/districts looking for professional development, feel free to drop my name and encourage them to visit strongermath.com
Home, Stronger Math
Replacing math anxiety with math joy.
strongermath.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
My time with my current employer has come to an end. I am grateful for what I have learned about myself personally & professionally during the last 3 years.
If you know any schools/districts looking for professional development, feel free to drop my name and encourage them to visit strongermath.com
If you know any schools/districts looking for professional development, feel free to drop my name and encourage them to visit strongermath.com
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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“You need to learn now because when everything is cooked in a microwave you’ll be out of a job.”
www.colincornaby.me/2025/08/in-t...
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In the Future All Food Will Be Cooked in a Microwave, and if You Can’t Deal With That Then You Need to Get Out of the Kitchen
Update 8/8/2025 – I wrote this the day before a certain post by a popular developer services company. I’ve seen some comments this is a rebuttal – it wasn’t meant to be! But…
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September 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“You need to learn now because when everything is cooked in a microwave you’ll be out of a job.”
www.colincornaby.me/2025/08/in-t...
www.colincornaby.me/2025/08/in-t...
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We're welcoming back Back to Black, Feb. 5-8, 2026!!!
Get ready to celebrate Black speedrunning talent alongside @blackinaflash.bsky.social as we raise money for @raceforward.org!!
Learn more about BaF and how to join: gdq.gg/baf
#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning
Get ready to celebrate Black speedrunning talent alongside @blackinaflash.bsky.social as we raise money for @raceforward.org!!
Learn more about BaF and how to join: gdq.gg/baf
#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We're welcoming back Back to Black, Feb. 5-8, 2026!!!
Get ready to celebrate Black speedrunning talent alongside @blackinaflash.bsky.social as we raise money for @raceforward.org!!
Learn more about BaF and how to join: gdq.gg/baf
#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning
Get ready to celebrate Black speedrunning talent alongside @blackinaflash.bsky.social as we raise money for @raceforward.org!!
Learn more about BaF and how to join: gdq.gg/baf
#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning
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Are you looking for support to attend a conference or other professional development? Consider applying for a WEA Trust Grant: www.weatrust.org/educator-edu...
September 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Are you looking for support to attend a conference or other professional development? Consider applying for a WEA Trust Grant: www.weatrust.org/educator-edu...
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Now is the time to start planning your annual conference experience! Propsals for talks are due by December 15th. What will you share with us? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Now is the time to start planning your annual conference experience! Propsals for talks are due by December 15th. What will you share with us? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Every role I have held shaped MathEd Efficacy.
The classroom shaped me. Intervention lifted me. Coaching stretched me. Being a specialist propelled me. Leading as a director sharpens me.
These quotes are pieces of that journey. Full blogs at mathedefficacy.com
The classroom shaped me. Intervention lifted me. Coaching stretched me. Being a specialist propelled me. Leading as a director sharpens me.
These quotes are pieces of that journey. Full blogs at mathedefficacy.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Every role I have held shaped MathEd Efficacy.
The classroom shaped me. Intervention lifted me. Coaching stretched me. Being a specialist propelled me. Leading as a director sharpens me.
These quotes are pieces of that journey. Full blogs at mathedefficacy.com
The classroom shaped me. Intervention lifted me. Coaching stretched me. Being a specialist propelled me. Leading as a director sharpens me.
These quotes are pieces of that journey. Full blogs at mathedefficacy.com
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NEW Post: When ChatGPT Calls Me Evil, I Know I’m Winning
fawnnguyen.substack.com/p/when-chatg...
HT to @mathforlove.bsky.social for the fun riddle!
fawnnguyen.substack.com/p/when-chatg...
HT to @mathforlove.bsky.social for the fun riddle!
When ChatGPT Calls Me Evil, I Know I’m Winning
What AI’s math failures can teach us about teaching math
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September 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW Post: When ChatGPT Calls Me Evil, I Know I’m Winning
fawnnguyen.substack.com/p/when-chatg...
HT to @mathforlove.bsky.social for the fun riddle!
fawnnguyen.substack.com/p/when-chatg...
HT to @mathforlove.bsky.social for the fun riddle!
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Generative AI creates racially biased lesson plans. Students who use it to study for tests do worse. LLM reliance means less critical thinking skills. The emerging research is clear: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Questioning AI Resource List
Excellent summary of major problems with companies’ focus on AI written by expert in machine learning: https://ludic.mataroa.blog/blog/i-will-fucking-piledrive-you-if-you-mention-ai-again/ Another g...
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September 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Generative AI creates racially biased lesson plans. Students who use it to study for tests do worse. LLM reliance means less critical thinking skills. The emerging research is clear: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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[GIFT ARTICLE] Mathematician Eugenia Chang explores the choices we make to determine if two things — numbers, shapes, words and even people — are equal. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/s... #iteachmath
You Don’t Need to Be Good at Math to Enjoy It
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August 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
[GIFT ARTICLE] Mathematician Eugenia Chang explores the choices we make to determine if two things — numbers, shapes, words and even people — are equal. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/s... #iteachmath
This feels like a really interesting Geometry area lesson. Wondering if students could come up with a better, optimized, layout on their own, and how would they measure it?
Stumbled upon this study on the evolution of Strategy Game UI over the years by Treeform. Cool to see the reduction in screen real-estate
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Strategy Game Battle UI
I was doing research on trends in the Strategy Game UI styles. And you can see a clear pattern that starts with simple left or right bar…
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August 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This feels like a really interesting Geometry area lesson. Wondering if students could come up with a better, optimized, layout on their own, and how would they measure it?
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That giddy feeling when you remember women's soccer is coming to Madison. 🎉 🙌
Become a founding member today! Place your season ticket deposit and help name the team at madisonwomenssoccer.com!
Become a founding member today! Place your season ticket deposit and help name the team at madisonwomenssoccer.com!
August 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
That giddy feeling when you remember women's soccer is coming to Madison. 🎉 🙌
Become a founding member today! Place your season ticket deposit and help name the team at madisonwomenssoccer.com!
Become a founding member today! Place your season ticket deposit and help name the team at madisonwomenssoccer.com!
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It's happening! USL W League is coming to Madison! 🙌
Set to kick off in May of 2026, we need YOU to help name the team and become a founding member! Learn more and place your season ticket deposits here: www.madisonwomenssoccer.com
Set to kick off in May of 2026, we need YOU to help name the team and become a founding member! Learn more and place your season ticket deposits here: www.madisonwomenssoccer.com
August 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It's happening! USL W League is coming to Madison! 🙌
Set to kick off in May of 2026, we need YOU to help name the team and become a founding member! Learn more and place your season ticket deposits here: www.madisonwomenssoccer.com
Set to kick off in May of 2026, we need YOU to help name the team and become a founding member! Learn more and place your season ticket deposits here: www.madisonwomenssoccer.com