Nostr notes by mathsuccess

"Subtraction is just addition backward" sounds helpful ...

2026-06-13T16:01:45Z

"Subtraction is just addition backward" sounds helpful — until regrouping hits.

Subtraction is actually THREE distinct structures:
• Take-Away (removal)
• Missing Addend (how many more?)
• Comparison (difference)

When students only know take-away, they miss 2/3 of subtraction situations.

Full post + classroom strategy: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-06-13-subtraction-not-just-addition-backward-dmt-framework.html

#elemmathchat #MTBoS #iteachmath #DMTFramework

Homeschool Math Hack 🏠📚 Your kitchen = math classroom! ...

2026-04-18T18:03:41Z

Homeschool Math Hack 🏠📚

Your kitchen = math classroom! Cooking teaches fractions, shopping builds money skills, gardening shows measurement.

DMT Framework proves math lives everywhere—not just worksheets. Make it real, make it stick. #MathEducation #DMTFramework #ElementaryMath #Homeschool

Homeschool Math Hack 🏠📚 Your kitchen = math classroom! ...

2026-04-18T18:03:25Z

267% average math achievement increase across DMTI partner ...

2026-04-08T18:01:40Z

267% average math achievement increase across DMTI partner schools. GAO report confirms: collaborative, classroom-embedded PD drives results. Not workshops. Real support in real classrooms. Read the data: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-04-08-gao-report-validates-dmti-approach.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #StudentSuccess

Just completed research on 20 rural school districts across ID, ...

2026-04-05T21:50:09Z

Just completed research on 20 rural school districts across ID, OR, WY, CO.

Key insight: Budget season is NOW (Feb-April). These districts are actively evaluating PD options for FY2027.

Most small districts don't have dedicated math coordinators—superintendent is the key contact.

Timing matters. Reach out during budget planning, not after.

#MathEducation #RuralSchools #TeacherPD

Students can line up decimal points but don't understand WHY. ...

2026-04-03T18:00:48Z

Students can line up decimal points but don't understand WHY.

DMT Framework builds conceptual understanding through visual models & structural language.

New blog: mathsuccess.dmtinstitute.com/blog/2026-04-03-teaching-decimals-conceptually-dmt-framework.html

#MathEducation #DMTFramework #ElementaryMath

Teacher transformation: "I went from dreading math time to ...

2026-04-02T18:01:22Z

Teacher transformation: "I went from dreading math time to loving it. The DMT Framework gave me language to describe what I was missing. Now my students light up when they solve problems." Read Rosie story: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-28-rosie-ashcraft-kindergarten-transformation.html #MathEducation #TeacherPD #DMTFramework

DMT Framework tip: Use structural language (Unit, Compose, ...

2026-04-01T18:01:00Z

DMT Framework tip: Use structural language (Unit, Compose, Decompose) across ALL math topics. Students describe thinking precisely, build deeper understanding. Differentiation becomes natural. Learn more: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-31-differentiated-math-instruction-dmt-framework.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #ElementaryMath

Rural classrooms thrive with DMT Framework. One teacher: 15hrs/wk ...

2026-03-31T18:03:21Z

Rural classrooms thrive with DMT Framework. One teacher: 15hrs/wk prep → evenings back, highest growth. Flexible frameworks > extra prep. https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-31-differentiated-math-instruction-dmt-framework.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #RuralEd

Rural multi-grade classrooms thrive with flexible frameworks. ...

2026-03-31T18:02:36Z

Rural multi-grade classrooms thrive with flexible frameworks. DMT's structural language adapts naturally—no extra prep needed. One rural teacher: 15hrs/week prep → evenings back, highest district growth. https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-31-differentiated-math-instruction-dmt-framework.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #RuralEd #ElementaryMath

Students using DMT Framework show 31% improvement in fact fluency ...

2026-03-30T18:00:41Z

Students using DMT Framework show 31% improvement in fact fluency without drill. Conceptual understanding → automaticity. Real data from partner schools. See how: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-30-fact-fluency-without-drill.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #MathAchievement #ElementaryMath

Teachers transform with DMT Framework! 'I went from math ...

2026-03-29T18:00:43Z

Teachers transform with DMT Framework! 'I went from math dread to confidence.' Structural language changes everything. When teachers thrive, students do too. Read more: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-29-overcoming-math-anxiety-elementary.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #TeacherTransformation #ElementaryMath

Number Talks build math confidence! Daily 5-10 min discussions ...

2026-03-28T18:00:34Z

Number Talks build math confidence! Daily 5-10 min discussions help students explain reasoning, hear peers' strategies. DMT Framework makes discourse routine. Try it Monday! https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-28-number-talks-elementary.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #ElementaryMath #NumberTalks

Homeschool parents: Place value clicks when kids use hands-on ...

2026-03-26T18:02:22Z

Homeschool parents: Place value clicks when kids use hands-on tools—base-ten blocks, drawings, everyday objects. Let them explore numbers concretely before algorithms. Confidence grows from understanding! homeschool.mathsuccess.io/blog #HomeschoolMath #MathEducation #ElementaryMath #DMTFramework

Rural districts see 40%+ math gains when teachers use conceptual ...

2026-03-25T18:00:40Z

Rural districts see 40%+ math gains when teachers use conceptual models before procedures. DMT Framework's enactive→iconic→symbolic approach builds durable understanding. See how one district transformed instruction: https://mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03-25-teaching-fractions-conceptually-dmt-framework.html #MathEducation #DMTFramework #RuralEd #ElementaryMath

Calling all 3rd-5th grade teachers! 🙋‍♀️ Does teaching ...

2026-03-11T23:16:20Z

Calling all 3rd-5th grade teachers! 🙋‍♀️

Does teaching fractions feel like pulling teeth?

Try the CRA sequence:
1. Concrete (manipulatives)
2. Representational (drawings)
3. Abstract (numbers)

Most kids struggle because we skip straight to abstract.

Full guide with classroom examples:

https://mathsuccess.io/blog/why-teach-math-matters

#teachingfractions #elementarymath #mathstrategies #3rdgrade #4thgrade #5thgrade #mathstr

Teacher friends: Can we talk about PD? Most of us have sat ...

2026-03-11T21:11:23Z

Teacher friends: Can we talk about PD?

Most of us have sat through boring, one-time workshops that had ZERO impact on our teaching.

The research agrees. Study of 200 schools found:
→ One-time workshops: No significant impact
→ Ongoing coaching: Large impact (d=0.47)

Yet schools keep spending money on workshops.

New blog post breaks down what actually works (and the ROI):

https://mathsuccess.io/blog/why-teachers-are-exhausted

#teacherpd #mathpd #elementarymath #teacherprofessionaldevelopment #mathstr

Your child doesn't need more worksheets. They need better ...

2026-03-11T21:09:59Z

Your child doesn't need more worksheets. They need better thinking tools. 🧰

The 4 visual models that transform math learning:
→ Number lines (see the magnitude)
→ Bar models (see the relationships)
→ Area models (see the multiplication)
→ Ratio tables (see the patterns)

When kids can SEE math, they stop memorizing and start thinking.

Full guide on our blog:

https://homeschool.mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03/2026-03-11-visual-models.html

#visualmodels #homeschoolmath #mathstrategies #mathstr

Absolutely incredible

2026-03-07T05:57:38Z

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Absolutely incredible

Students struggle with word problems because they memorized ...

2026-03-06T20:10:06Z

Students struggle with word problems because they memorized procedures without understanding concepts. 📊

DMTI research: Students who explore concepts BEFORE procedures show 3x better transfer to novel problems.

Try this sequence:
1. Concrete exploration (manipulatives)
2. Representational (drawings/models)
3. Abstract (symbols/procedures)

Why it matters: Conceptual first = lasting understanding. Procedures first = fragile knowledge.

Full research: https://mathsuccess.dmtinstitute.com/p/conceptual-understanding

#mathstr #moredtmi #matheducation #teachersofnostr

🧪 Traditional Test Testing the Math Success account for ...

2026-03-06T19:58:30Z

🧪 Traditional Test

Testing the Math Success account for teachers.

Timestamp: 2026-03-06T19:58:30.525326

#mathstr #moredtmi #matheducation

https://mathsuccess.io

📚 New teacher PD resources available! Helping educators build ...

2026-03-06T19:55:55Z

📚 New teacher PD resources available! Helping educators build math confidence. #mathstr #moredtmi #matheducation

Why do most 3rd graders suddenly "hate" math? 📉 The ...

2026-03-06T19:30:53Z

Why do most 3rd graders suddenly "hate" math? 📉

The 3rd grade math wall is REAL. Here's what changes:
→ Multiplication (abstract thinking)
→ Multi-step problems
→ Fractions (🤯)
→ Complex word problems

Your child isn't struggling because they're "bad at math."

#3rdgrade #homeschoolmath #mathhelp #mathstr #homeschool #homeschoolstr

https://homeschool.mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03/why-your-3rd-grader-suddenly-hates-math

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2026-03-06T19:09:58Z

https://homeschool.mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03/why-your-3rd-grader-suddenly-hates-math

Why does every 3rd grader suddenly "hate" math? 📉 The ...

2026-03-06T19:09:34Z

Why does every 3rd grader suddenly "hate" math? 📉

The 3rd grade math wall is REAL. Here's what changes:
→ Multiplication (abstract thinking)
→ Multi-step problems
→ Fractions (🤯)
→ Complex word problems

Your child isn't struggling because they're "bad at math."

Link in first comment 👇

#3rdgrade #homeschoolmath #mathhelp #mathstr #homeschool #homeschoolstr

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2026-03-06T19:06:10Z

https://homeschool.mathsuccess.io/blog/2026-03/7-signs-your-child-needs-different-math-curriculum

Is your math curriculum working? 🤔 7 signs it might be time ...

2026-03-06T19:05:10Z

Is your math curriculum working? 🤔

7 signs it might be time for a change:
• Daily math battles
• Can't explain their thinking
• Constant review needed
• Good at math but hates it
• You're doing all the teaching
• No real-world connections
• One size doesn't fit all

Sound familiar? 👇

Link in first comment 👇

#homeschool #mathcurriculum #elementarymath #mathstr

🚨 FREE COURSE: "Teaching Math Without the Anxiety" ...

2026-03-06T00:01:15Z

In reply to nevent1q…9a8h
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🚨 FREE COURSE: "Teaching Math Without the Anxiety"

We're giving away our core framework for conceptual math teaching.

✅ Build your confidence
✅ Learn the models that work
✅ Teach structural language
✅ Strengthen spatial reasoning for life

Join 1,000+ teachers who've already started.

🔗 mathsuccess.io/foundations

Drop a 🧮 if you want to learn more!

#MathTeachers #ConceptualMath #SpatialReasoning #TeacherPD 11/11

The Math Success Program teaches exactly this. How to build YOUR ...

2026-03-06T00:01:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…hnva
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The Math Success Program teaches exactly this.

How to build YOUR mathematical understanding (so you can build theirs).

How to use models to develop reasoning AND spatial skills.

How to teach structural language so students can communicate their thinking.

How to teach for thinking that transfers everywhere.

All without buying new curriculum or tools.

10/11

Models turn abstract into concrete—and build that reasoning ...

2026-03-06T00:01:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…pwcp
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Models turn abstract into concrete—and build that reasoning foundation.

Fractions aren't just "invert and multiply." They're relationships you can see and reason about.

Place value isn't memorizing columns. It's the structure of how numbers work.

When kids UNDERSTAND, they develop the thinking habits that last forever.

Not just for math class. For life.

9/11

Spatial reasoning is the strongest predictor of future success ...

2026-03-06T00:01:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…nvws
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Spatial reasoning is the strongest predictor of future success that nobody talks about.

Not just in math. In everything.

And here's the beautiful part: mathematical MODELS strengthen spatial reasoning naturally.

When students manipulate fraction bars, arrange place value blocks, or visualize geometric relationships, they're building spatial abilities that pay dividends for life.

Engineering, architecture, medicine, art, navigation—these skills transfer everywhere.

8/11

Here's the secret weapon: STRUCTURAL LANGUAGE When we teach ...

2026-03-06T00:01:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…sjf2
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Here's the secret weapon: STRUCTURAL LANGUAGE

When we teach students to communicate their mathematical thinking precisely—using the structure of the math itself—everything changes.

Students can explain HOW they approached a problem. Teachers can see exactly where understanding breaks down.

It's not "show your work." It's "show your thinking."

This transforms assessment from guessing to truly understanding where each child is.

7/11

But here's what nobody talks about: Strong math skills ...

2026-03-06T00:00:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…qlx4
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But here's what nobody talks about:

Strong math skills aren't just about passing tests. They're about building a reasoning framework for LIFE.

When you understand mathematical relationships, you:
→ Analyze information critically
→ Break complex problems into manageable parts
→ Evaluate options systematically
→ Make better decisions about money, health, career

Math is training for navigating an uncertain world.

6/11

Here's the fix—and it costs $0: CONCEPTUAL LEARNING WITH ...

2026-03-06T00:00:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…zkjd
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Here's the fix—and it costs $0:

CONCEPTUAL LEARNING WITH MODELS

Not new curriculum. Not new tools. Not apps or worksheets.

Just understanding what the math actually MEANS.

When teachers deeply understand the concepts, they can explain WHY—not just HOW.

When students build understanding with models, they have something solid to stand on when things get hard.

5/11

Parents: Remember "new math" confusion? It's worse ...

2026-03-06T00:00:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…shlg
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Parents: Remember "new math" confusion? It's worse now.

Parents want to help but don't understand the strategies. Homework becomes a battleground.

"I learned it differently" turns into "The teacher is doing it wrong."

The cycle continues. Everyone's frustrated. Nobody's learning.

4/11

Students: By 3rd grade, many kids have already decided ...

2026-03-06T00:00:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…5ceq
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Students: By 3rd grade, many kids have already decided "I'm just not a math person."

Not because they can't do it. Because they've been taught to memorize procedures without understanding WHY.

So when math gets hard (and it always does), they have nothing to fall back on. No foundation. Just fear.

3/11

Teachers: 67% of elementary teachers report feeling anxious about ...

2026-03-06T00:00:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…q7ax
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Teachers: 67% of elementary teachers report feeling anxious about teaching math.

You stand in front of kids trying to teach something you were never taught to understand yourself.

You follow the manual. You walk through the steps. But deep down? You're uncertain.

And kids smell that uncertainty from a mile away.

2/11

🚨 FREE COURSE: "Teaching Math Without the Anxiety" ...

2026-03-05T23:48:45Z

🚨 FREE COURSE: "Teaching Math Without the Anxiety"

We're giving away our core framework for conceptual math teaching.

✅ Build your confidence
✅ Learn the models that work
✅ Teach structural language
✅ Strengthen spatial reasoning for life

Join 1,000+ teachers who've already started.

🔗 mathsuccess.io/foundations

Drop a 🧮 if you want to learn more!

#MathTeachers #ConceptualMath #SpatialReasoning #TeacherPD 11/11

The Math Success Program teaches exactly this. How to build YOUR ...

2026-03-05T23:48:23Z

The Math Success Program teaches exactly this.

How to build YOUR mathematical understanding (so you can build theirs).

How to use models to develop reasoning AND spatial skills.

How to teach structural language so students can communicate their thinking.

How to teach for thinking that transfers everywhere.

All without buying new curriculum or tools.

10/11

Models turn abstract into concrete—and build that reasoning ...

2026-03-05T23:48:00Z

Models turn abstract into concrete—and build that reasoning foundation.

Fractions aren't just "invert and multiply." They're relationships you can see and reason about.

Place value isn't memorizing columns. It's the structure of how numbers work.

When kids UNDERSTAND, they develop the thinking habits that last forever.

Not just for math class. For life.

9/11

Spatial reasoning is the strongest predictor of future success ...

2026-03-05T23:47:10Z

Spatial reasoning is the strongest predictor of future success that nobody talks about.

Not just in math. In everything.

And here's the beautiful part: mathematical MODELS strengthen spatial reasoning naturally.

When students manipulate fraction bars, arrange place value blocks, or visualize geometric relationships, they're building spatial abilities that pay dividends for life.

Engineering, architecture, medicine, art, navigation—these skills transfer everywhere.

8/11

Here's the secret weapon: STRUCTURAL LANGUAGE When we teach ...

2026-03-05T23:46:46Z

Here's the secret weapon: STRUCTURAL LANGUAGE

When we teach students to communicate their mathematical thinking precisely—using the structure of the math itself—everything changes.

Students can explain HOW they approached a problem. Teachers can see exactly where understanding breaks down.

It's not "show your work." It's "show your thinking."

This transforms assessment from guessing to truly understanding where each child is.

7/11

But here's what nobody talks about: Strong math skills ...

2026-03-05T23:46:25Z

But here's what nobody talks about:

Strong math skills aren't just about passing tests. They're about building a reasoning framework for LIFE.

When you understand mathematical relationships, you:
→ Analyze information critically
→ Break complex problems into manageable parts
→ Evaluate options systematically
→ Make better decisions about money, health, career

Math is training for navigating an uncertain world.

6/11

Here's the fix—and it costs $0: CONCEPTUAL LEARNING WITH ...

2026-03-05T23:46:02Z

Here's the fix—and it costs $0:

CONCEPTUAL LEARNING WITH MODELS

Not new curriculum. Not new tools. Not apps or worksheets.

Just understanding what the math actually MEANS.

When teachers deeply understand the concepts, they can explain WHY—not just HOW.

When students build understanding with models, they have something solid to stand on when things get hard.

5/11

Parents: Remember "new math" confusion? It's worse ...

2026-03-05T23:45:22Z

Parents: Remember "new math" confusion? It's worse now.

Parents want to help but don't understand the strategies. Homework becomes a battleground.

"I learned it differently" turns into "The teacher is doing it wrong."

The cycle continues. Everyone's frustrated. Nobody's learning.

4/11

Students: By 3rd grade, many kids have already decided ...

2026-03-05T23:45:01Z

Students: By 3rd grade, many kids have already decided "I'm just not a math person."

Not because they can't do it. Because they've been taught to memorize procedures without understanding WHY.

So when math gets hard (and it always does), they have nothing to fall back on. No foundation. Just fear.

3/11

Teachers: 67% of elementary teachers report feeling anxious about ...

2026-03-05T23:44:28Z

Teachers: 67% of elementary teachers report feeling anxious about teaching math.

You stand in front of kids trying to teach something you were never taught to understand yourself.

You follow the manual. You walk through the steps. But deep down? You're uncertain.

And kids smell that uncertainty from a mile away.

2/11

Math anxiety is destroying our classrooms. And it's not the ...

2026-03-05T23:36:43Z

Math anxiety is destroying our classrooms.

And it's not the students' fault.

It's not even the teachers' fault.

Here's the uncomfortable truth about why kids hate math (and how to fix it without buying anything new) 🧵

#mathsuccess #edtech #mathchat 1/11

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2026-03-05T23:36:13Z

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The Math Teaching Shift That Changes Everything I used to dread ...

2026-03-03T18:13:00Z

The Math Teaching Shift That Changes Everything

I used to dread teaching math.

I'd stand in front of my class thinking "I hope they don't ask me why this works."

Sound familiar?

I was teaching procedures I barely understood, hoping students would just memorize the steps.

Then I discovered conceptual teaching—and it transformed everything.

Here's what changed:

🔸 Instead of "Let me show you how," I started asking "What do you notice?"

Student ideas became the starting point, not the destination.

🔸 Instead of correcting every mistake, I'd say "That's interesting—tell me more."

Student misconceptions became GOLD. They revealed how students were actually thinking.

🔸 Instead of "That's wrong," I'd say "I see what you're thinking."

Honoring student ideas isn't being "nice"—it's being EFFECTIVE.

🔸 I stopped teaching algorithm-first.

Old way: Teach procedure → hope for understanding
New way: Build conceptual understanding with models → connect to procedure

The order matters: Conceptual FIRST. Models SECOND. Procedure LAST.

🔸 I started using structural language—naming the mathematical structure students were seeing:

"How did you decompose that?"
"What happens when you partition this?"
"I see units of..."
"Let's iterate that pattern"

When students explain their thinking with precise language, understanding sticks.

🔸 I embraced "Tell me about your model"

Why? Because when students build and explain their own representations, they OWN the math.

My classroom transformed:

✅ Students went from "I don't get it" to "Let me explain my thinking"
✅ Math anxiety decreased
✅ Test scores jumped 20+ points
✅ I actually ENJOY teaching math now

The secret?

Taking student ideas seriously.
Using their models, not mine.
Teaching conceptual before procedural.
Embracing misconceptions as learning moments.

FREE 7-MODULE COURSE: https://mathsuccess.io/foundations

2 hours. Self-paced. Everything I wish I'd learned in teacher prep.

If you're tired of:
❌ Teaching procedures you don't understand
❌ Watching students forget everything after the test
❌ Feeling like you're "faking it" in math

This is for you.

What questions do you have about making the shift?

#mathsuccess #conceptualmath #teachingtransformation #mathpd #edchat

Thanks for sharing your expertise. It’s easy to get caught up ...

2025-04-05T19:32:05Z

In reply to nevent1q…g2vp
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Thanks for sharing your expertise. It’s easy to get caught up in discourse and feel a certain way. Happens frequently to me.

Does nostr have a Ilm bot one can tag and ask questions about the current post?

I’ve got questions and it sure is convenient to simply ask grok..but staying here is ideal.

Loving the experience of so many nostr apps and capabilities, though always searching for great resources to learn more without significant effort.

Garbage in garbage out, yes. But even if the data was correct, ...

2025-04-04T23:39:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…hcna
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Garbage in garbage out, yes.

But even if the data was correct, most people struggle with basic math..

Some people need better math education. Most people, actually. ...

2025-04-04T23:38:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…w89h
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Some people need better math education. Most people, actually.

70% of elementary teachers dread math; what does that do for students?

Congrats! Today is our nostr birth

2025-04-04T23:36:55Z

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Congrats! Today is our nostr birth

Beautiful mathematics in there!

2025-04-04T23:34:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…3xut
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Beautiful mathematics in there!

Hello Freedom. Sure is nice to have a platform where you own your ...

2025-04-04T20:02:30Z

Hello Freedom. Sure is nice to have a platform where you own your content, cannot be censored, and it even has a bitcoin economy for exchanging value.

Excited to post great math education content here.

I find that young students with a strong foundation in K-5 math perform extremely well in later grades, however students with struggles in any fundamental area, really struggle in later grades.

We fix this with the DMT Framework, focus on structural language, effectively use models, and prioritize conceptual learning while connecting math lessons to real life students know.

Math Success, Life Success.