Jimmy Pai
paimath.bsky.social
Jimmy Pai
@paimath.bsky.social
Secondary math; education; assessment; identity; culture; social + climate justice; equity; discourse; thinking classroom. I seek discussions. He/him

https://intersectpai.blogspot.com
A bit delayed but just signed up!
June 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
That's awesome! Is this part of your doctoral work, or more out of a personal soul-searching of meanings?

I am curious for several reasons. e.g. 1) I am also doing doctoral work, and 2) I have a complex (estranged) relationship with my family, and do plan on exploring at some point
November 26, 2024 at 5:47 PM
It seems like an amazing journey for sure, and I am happy it has been so profound for you as you make more connections!
November 26, 2024 at 5:28 AM
Okay, so I tried my best but didn't really manage to skywrite all that much...!
May 3, 2024 at 9:22 PM
At #OAME2024, Curtis Carmichael gives a charismatic, entertaining, and thoughtful keynote about an expansive view of mathematics with many nuanced examples rooted in innovation, technology, and the living of life. #edusky #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos
A gem of a talk with lots of reflect on.
May 3, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Judy @btcthinks.bsky.social also relates to @crystalmwatson.bsky.social 's session earlier in the day in terms of thinking about belonging. How exactly are we crafting classrooms (and processes of classrooms) as an inviting space? #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath
May 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM
May 2, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Liljedahl also has previously written about storytelling along with Rina Zazkis in this 2009 book. #mtbos #mathsky #iteachmath
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Teaching Mathematics As Storytelling: Zazkis, Rina, Liljedahl, Peter: 9789087907341: Textbooks: Amazon Canada
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May 2, 2024 at 7:19 PM
As teachers tell stories, there are some additional affordances for building relationships, rapport, having contexts that students can think with, and more. It is a deliberate choice on Liljedahl's part to not include explicit mentions of stories in the 2020 book. #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos
May 2, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Judy Larsen and Maegan Giroux, in a session about Crafting Engaging Stories for Thinking Classrooms, talk about the power of storytelling as a consequential pedagogical decision for students to work on tasks with #iteachmath #mathsky #mtbos
May 2, 2024 at 7:14 PM
I think it'll be the first time we meet in person! Looking forward to chatting!
May 2, 2024 at 11:31 AM
It's skywritten in the clouds and not carved in stone! Definitely a work in progress!
May 2, 2024 at 11:31 AM
The shift feels timely for me personally. Also - glad you were able to support that student even during trying times. I stand with you and your colleagues there!
February 12, 2024 at 10:17 PM
I have read the book from Karim, but I haven't seen Engaging in Culturally Relevant Math Tasks before. I will definitely check it out, thank you!

I recommend that book on your desk for sure. I find it offers lots to consider with respect to implementing tasks with students.
February 6, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Thank you! I will check it out!
February 5, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Would love more of your thoughts and experiences on that! I did something similar years ago (and often).
February 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Love it! I did something similar but didn't think of having it be a possibility between log and exponential. It helps a bit with the limited options.
February 2, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Thank you! I'll check it out
January 20, 2024 at 4:29 PM
So let's see what happens with this reset for me!
January 19, 2024 at 2:49 PM