Matt Coaty
@mcoaty.bsky.social
Public school teacher, learner, math fan, coffee drinker, and union member. 6-7th math NBCT (he/him)
After using BTC, I’ve decided to make a few tweaks. Helping students self-monitor is one way to encourage advocacy. mattcoaty.com/2025/10/05/a...
A Building Thinking Classrooms Journey: Teaching Students to Self-Monitor
Every school year feels like a new draft of a similar successful experiment. Four years into using Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) strategies and I’m realizing that the best lessons ar…
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October 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
After using BTC, I’ve decided to make a few tweaks. Helping students self-monitor is one way to encourage advocacy. mattcoaty.com/2025/10/05/a...
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If only we had a word for a shape with three sides.
February 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
If only we had a word for a shape with three sides.
It has been a minute since I've used Desmos CL. Having to dig back into my memory banks to remember some of the scripts. Good thing the forum still exists.
February 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It has been a minute since I've used Desmos CL. Having to dig back into my memory banks to remember some of the scripts. Good thing the forum still exists.
Not really a game. Turning it off after halftime.
February 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Not really a game. Turning it off after halftime.
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Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
Haven't watched any news on television today. Based on my feed that was probably a good idea.
January 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Haven't watched any news on television today. Based on my feed that was probably a good idea.
A class conversation starter for our geometry unit.
January 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A class conversation starter for our geometry unit.
That's a wrap. Last day before break is in the books. Closing the classroom door for about 2 weeks.
December 21, 2024 at 3:42 AM
That's a wrap. Last day before break is in the books. Closing the classroom door for about 2 weeks.
Parent conferences ✅ Was great to connect with families and talk about individual math journeys. Going to recharge the batteries over break.
November 26, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Parent conferences ✅ Was great to connect with families and talk about individual math journeys. Going to recharge the batteries over break.
Enjoying the energy on this platform. It’s refreshing.
November 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Enjoying the energy on this platform. It’s refreshing.
Preparing myself for snow this week. #notreadyyet.
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Preparing myself for snow this week. #notreadyyet.
Recharging after starting schoool again: mattcoaty.com/2024/08/17/a...
A new school year
We're back! Students returned to school this past Thursday. The sixth graders entered with a mix of anxiety and excitement. The first few days of school are usually dedicated to building routines and ...
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August 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Recharging after starting schoool again: mattcoaty.com/2024/08/17/a...
Find myself organizing my inbox rules at this point in the summmer. Saves quite a bit of time when the school year starts.
July 17, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Find myself organizing my inbox rules at this point in the summmer. Saves quite a bit of time when the school year starts.
Was able to work in the yard today although the grass was soggy from all of the rain this week. Summer is moving quickly!
July 17, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Was able to work in the yard today although the grass was soggy from all of the rain this week. Summer is moving quickly!
Second night in a row of thunderstorms with high winds. So far the power is on.
July 16, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Second night in a row of thunderstorms with high winds. So far the power is on.
Quite a bit of time has passed between posts, but I felt like reflecting on a conference from last week. mattcoaty.com/2024/02/16/f...
February 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Quite a bit of time has passed between posts, but I felt like reflecting on a conference from last week. mattcoaty.com/2024/02/16/f...
Have to admit that teaching about circles is probably in my top 5.
February 12, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Have to admit that teaching about circles is probably in my top 5.
Snow day confirmed for tomorrow. Plans keep on shifting. 🙃
January 15, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Snow day confirmed for tomorrow. Plans keep on shifting. 🙃
Trying out a Desmos 6a scavenger hunt tomorrow for the first time. Any suggestions to make this runs smoothly?
December 17, 2023 at 8:59 PM
Trying out a Desmos 6a scavenger hunt tomorrow for the first time. Any suggestions to make this runs smoothly?
Watched the Bears win against a decent team. Now it's time to plan for the week. We have 1 1/2 weeks left and so much left to explore.
December 11, 2023 at 1:50 AM
Watched the Bears win against a decent team. Now it's time to plan for the week. We have 1 1/2 weeks left and so much left to explore.
What a week! Definitely looking forward to the weekend - it's needed to recharge. Then off to planning the last few weeks before break.
December 1, 2023 at 11:05 PM
What a week! Definitely looking forward to the weekend - it's needed to recharge. Then off to planning the last few weeks before break.
It's a tomato soup type of day. ❄️
November 26, 2023 at 7:03 PM
It's a tomato soup type of day. ❄️
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A Very Mathy Gift List. Crowdsourced and curated by me. Now yours to enjoy and share.
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A Very Mathy Gift List | Talking Math With Your Kids
I am obsessed with this shape toy I saw in the gift shop at the Science Museum of Minnesota last week. Seen from above in the first photo, the triangle looks like a triangle. Seen obliquely, we notice...
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November 24, 2023 at 4:36 PM
A Very Mathy Gift List. Crowdsourced and curated by me. Now yours to enjoy and share.
talkingmathwithkids.com/blog/a-very-...
talkingmathwithkids.com/blog/a-very-...
Enoyed spending time with family. Food, good conversation and relaxation is one way to recharge the 🔋.
November 23, 2023 at 11:05 PM
Enoyed spending time with family. Food, good conversation and relaxation is one way to recharge the 🔋.