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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 19h

So excited to be speaking at #NCTMATL25 in Atlanta! Thurs, Oct 16 | 9:45-11 with my friend Kim Rimbey. Our session, Subtraction is the Achilles Heel But Don’t Need to Be provides answers to help all children understand subtraction. #NCTM #MathEd #ITeachMath #ElemMathChat

Ann Elise wearing shirt that says Be like subtraction and make a difference.

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Rachel Lambert, prof at UCSB, teacher! @mathematize4all.bsky.social · 4d

Just in from USA Today- Trump and Republicans laid off Friday critical mass of those who work on special education funding for schools. Per the source: "He was unsure how those programs will exist moving forward." #EduSky #Inclusion #AcademicSky ♾️ #Disability

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education @mathedleaders.bsky.social · 12d

We’re rolling out the red carpet at #NCSM2025!

🍰 Hors d'oeuvres
🥂 Beverages
🤓 Math leaders geeked about HQIM

🎬️ And "Counted Out" watch party & live Q&A with film director, Vicki Abeles!

Add this event to your registration for just $5 mathedleadership.org/57th-annual-conference-registration

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 23d

I had the privilege and delight to share best mathpractices with educators at Black Hawk Elementary in Kahoka, MO yesterday. A math interventionist even made me a gift bag of homemade items including a votive with pressed flowers from her garden! So grateful for these opportunities! #ITeachMath

Pumpkin bread, votive with pressed flowers, bookmark, Reece’s, small satchel

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

Not YET!!! Ha!! #ElemMathChat

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drnickinewton.bsky.social @drnickinewton.bsky.social · 27d

#ElemMathChat Here is the hyperlink of examples of how AI can help with MLLs
chatgpt.com/share/68cb50...

ChatGPT - New chat

A conversational AI system that listens, learns, and challenges

chatgpt.com

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

I love the charts on @drnickinewton.bsky.social 's www.mathfactfluencyplayground.com site. And they're free!

Math Fact Fluency Playground : Home

www.mathfactfluencyplayground.com

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

A5: Each s knows where they are on their journey using a strategy progression master chart in an indiv folder (no bulletin board public shame). When they go to the fluency station, they have a choice of activities CRA to explore those sets of facts. When mastered, we celebrate! #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

Yes! I love www.myjustrightnumber.com for practicing decomposing numbers up to 10. It's is a critical foundational skill all Ss need to develop. #ElemMathChat

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IT'S THE NUMBER THAT A STUDENT WORKS WITH UNTIL HE KNOWS IT "UPSIDE DOWN AND BACKWARDS" WITHOUT HESITATION. THAT IS WHY WE CALL IT A "JUST RIGHT NUMBER."

www.myjustrightnumber.com

Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

A3: I love having students play engaging games like Kaboom, Power Towers, and LCR that everyone can play but can be differentiated with the facts that are in play during the game. #ElemMathChat

Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

If you want to share the link with others, you can use tinyurl.com/MathRR. #ElemMathChat

Math Running Records FB

There is nothing elementary about teaching elementary math!

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · 27d

A2:I have been using Math Running Records for years and it continues to be my favorite fact fluency assessment allowing me to learn about a Ss flexiblity, efficiency, accuracy, and their math disposition. Gamechanger! #ElemMathChat

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · Sep 13

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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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thanks for hosting #ElemMathChat tonight, Melynee!! Have a great week!

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · Sep 12

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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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

Love this! This is the first time I've heard of it. #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

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ALT: a woman in a floral shirt is laughing with the fox logo in the background

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

A3: I love doing routines like Number Talks/Number Strings and also Building Thinking Classrooms practices to provide lots of opportunities for Ss to think flexibly and share their thinking with each other while also modeling their thinking to make it visible for all. #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

And I you, my friend! #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

These are the stories involving mult/div. docs.google.com/presentation...

Worked Examples Mult Div CGI 2023

Worked Examples CGI Problem Types 1 correct and 1 incorrect solution for the given story - but all the math computation is correct Multiplication and Division

docs.google.com

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is the slidedeck for all the stories that involve add/sub. docs.google.com/presentation...

Worked Examples Add Sub CGI 2023

Worked Examples CGI Problem Types 1 correct and 1 incorrect solution for the given story - but all the math computation is correct Addition and Subtraction

docs.google.com

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

I have a slidedeck - one for each CGI problem type - that models the structure of the story with one model matching the way it is written and one that isn't so students can discuss in groups which one matches and why. I also model how the 3 Reads or Numberless WP can be done. #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

A2: If I had my own classroom, I would find out what activities my Ss enjoy and then would engage in routines like Numberless Word Problems, 3 Reads, Worked Examples showing models of the structure of the story, etc to engage them in problem solving and reasoning. #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

A1: One of my favorite activities for place value is Counting Collections using objects the students love. As they organize their collections in more efficient ways they are constructing their understanding of a place value system. #ElemMathChat

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Ann Elise Record @anneliserecord.bsky.social · Sep 12

A0: I'm Ann Elise, elementary math consultant living, for now, in Concord, NH. One of my favorite activities is Steve Wyborney's Esti-Mysteries. They are always a huge hit and get students talking and thinking! #ElemMathChat

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