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"Ss need opportunities to work on rich, engaging tasks that support conceptual understanding..." forbes.com/sites/lindad... There are so many tropes in this article by Linda Darling-Hammond, I lost count. @mayak46.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @johntomsett.bsky.social

No thank you. @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @mmelockhart.bsky.social

Definitely! @mayak46.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social

"In this well-researched book, author Rebecca Stobaugh shares how to build a culture of thinking that emphasizes essential 21st century skills -- from critical thinking and problem-solving to teamwork and creativity" No thanks. @rastokke.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social

An Equal Time Critique of Education in the Mid-50's: barrygarelick.substack.com/p/an-equal-t... @mayak46.bsky.social @paulkirschner.bsky.social @paulriccomini.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @rscodding.bsky.social

"Built on Student–Centered, Rich Tasks'; Experience Math increases student engagement by leveraging rich tasks as the main driver of learning in each lesson." No thanks. www.savvas.com/solutions/ma... @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social

Seriously? @rastokke.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @nathanielswain.bsky.social

"Racialized math teaching practices are systemic in elementary math classrooms" 1819news.com/news/item/na... When fundamental basics lose out to "concepts" the result is inequities; some families don't have access to tutors. @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social

I'm waiting for Understanding by Design meets Batman, so it's "Nope" for now. @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @nathanielswain.bsky.social

"Hands-Down Conversations, an innovative discourse structure in which Ss' ideas and voices take the lead while Ts focus on listening and facilitating." Nope. @mrzachg.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mmelockhart.bsky.social

"Teaching the standard algorithm first does not mean that it is taught w/o connection to the underlying principles that make it work." barrygarelick.substack.com/p/thoughts-o... @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @efratfurst.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social

I'll be presenting with John Mighton at researchED in Toronto: Word Problems: Acquiring Algebraic Thinking @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @trivium21c.bsky.social @jillbarshay.bsky.social @tombennett71.bsky.social @tomloveless99.bsky.social

"Traditional Math" back in the top 100 of Amazon Best Sellers in Elementary Math: No. 77 vs Former NCTM Pres, Linda Gojak's Common Core Math Companion @rastokke.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social

"David Shilkitus believes that math education should do more than just prepare Ss for tests—it should prepare them to think critically and solve problems in the real world." I think I've heard this before. northpennnow.com/news/2025/ap... @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social

This post from 6 yrs ago still relevant today; comments are especially relevant. traditionalmath.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/h... @katharinebeals.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @natwexler.bsky.social @amypento.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social

Reformer: If I hear/see someone use the phrase "discovery learning" in an educational context to bemoan teaching quality, I just cannot trust anything they say thereafter. Me: Especially if they're right? R: You're an idiot. @toddtruitt.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social

Our talk is on "Word Problems and Algebraic Thinking"; it covers how JUMP Math addresses how to teach students to solve word problems and bridge the gap between arithmetic and algebraic thinking. @mayak46.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @nathanielswain.bsky.social @paulkirschner.bsky.social

Reformer: We celebrate critical thinking but measure procedural compliance. Me: Knowing what procedures to use requires reasoning, so wouldn't that be an appropriate proxy? R:You're an idiot. @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @amypento.bsky.social

Reformer: We need to build environments where kids develop their agency, creativity, self-direction, and capacity to learn anything. Me: Right; teach math with explicit instruction, worked examples and scaffolded problems. R: You're an idiot. @mrzachg.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social

"A research-based model that integrates 7 essential competencies: conceptual and procedural integration, problem solving, logical reasoning, communication, tool use, pattern recognition, and student engagement." No thanks. @katharinebeals.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social

@sarahoberle.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social

"Stop telling me to find my “why” or calling me a superhero." Indeed. I would add "Stop telling me to snap my fingers in lieu of applause." Good article. thenext30years.substack.com/p/sarah-ober... @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social

Not today thanks. @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social

Reformer: Humility and curiosity are sorely lacking in many areas of human concern. Me: So are the fundamentals of math which have long been missing in the name of conceptual understanding. R: You're an idiot. @katharinebeals.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social

"Effortful learning doesn’t always lead to better retention or understanding. Sometimes it just leads to frustration, incorrect conclusions, and misconceptions." www.kirschnered.nl/2025/03/30/t... @rastokke.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @amypento.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social

"Only 19 left in stock (more on the way)." That's what Amazon is saying about "Traditional Math". Full disclosure: It's a lie! There are plenty left; they just mean there are 19 left before they have to open a new box. Nevertheless...don't delay. Get your copy now! www.amazon.com/Traditional-...

"Intentionally developed lessons use a research-backed approach focused on how learning occurs." What's an "intentionally developed lesson"? Never mind. I don't want to know. discover.carnegielearning.com/elementary-m... @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social

Don't think so. @rastokke.bsky.social @paulkirschner.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @rscodding.bsky.social

Cognitive Ventriloquism: Why Students Give the Right Answers for the Wrong Reasons @rastokke.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/carlhend...

"The math is not taught very crisply, in the sense that the lesson might be a little bit conceptually disorganized." Any definition of what "conceptually disorganized" might mean? news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor... @rastokke.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social

Traditional Math is back in the top 100 of Amazon's "Best Sellers in Elementary Math": It is at 62, ahead of 72: "Differentiated Instruction". Get your copy of "Traditional Math" today: www.amazon.com/Traditional-... @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social

Reformer: We really need to get a grip on this whole “kids need to get to work” narrative. Me: RIght; so what if they need a calculator in HS to add 8 + 3. R: You're an idiot. @mikesully97.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @rscodding.bsky.social

@gregashman.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @nathanielswain.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social

"Rather than giving Ss step-by-step instructions for solving a problem, Ts encourage them to use the tools and ideas they have already learned. This is called productive struggle, and ..." ...and it doesn't work. www.usm.org/about/usm-to... @rastokke.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social

@katharinebeals.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social @amypento.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @garein.bsky.social

“As districts and schools lose funding for those professional learning opportunities, we don’t have that ongoing professional development for Ts so that they have that deep understanding of the math concepts,” Knighten said. Count the tropes. www.k12dive.com/news/is-lack... @rastokke.bsky.social

“As districts and schools lose funding for those professional learning opportunities, we don’t have that ongoing professional development for Ts so that they have that deep understanding of the math concepts,” Knighten said. Count the tropes. www.k12dive.com/news/is-lack... @rastokke.bsky.social

I have nothing against rigor, except my definition is probably different than theirs. And I hate the word "toolkit". @katharinebeals.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social

Don't get me started. @mrzachg.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @rscodding.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @gregashman.bsky.social

@toddtruitt.bsky.social @paulkirschner.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @amypento.bsky.social @embracethesor.bsky.social @paulriccomini.bsky.social

Article about Reveal Math and how the parents didn't like it. Superintendent says it's "research-based". Picture shows the type of research upon which it's based. scarsdale10583.com/section-tabl... @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social

Good grief, no. @katharinebeals.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @amypento.bsky.social

Reformer: Ss attain only a superficial level of knowledge that fails to prepare them for deeper challenges in school and beyond. Me: Right, it's much better to spend 3 weeks on what slope is, so that they REALLY get it. R: You're an idiot. @mikesully97.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social

No thanks. @mikesully97.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social

Reformer: There's no such thing as a stupid question. Me: How effective have the reform math practices been for the last three decades? R: That's a stupid question. @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social @paulriccomini.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social

@mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @natwexler.bsky.social @nsachdeva.bsky.social @amandavande.bsky.social @mikesully97.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @rscodding.bsky.social

"Unfortunately, the way it’s been taught, it’s rote and procedural, and we associated being good at math with being smart.” The way it's been taught in the last 20 yrs is a focus on concepts at the expense of procedural fluency. www.greeleytribune.com/2025/03/28/d... @rastokke.bsky.social

www.realcleareducation.com/articles/202... Article by @toddtruitt.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @rastokke.bsky.social