Warm-ups are small but mighty. Done well, they spark thinking, invite every student in, and set the tone for the entire lesson. kurtsalisbury.substack.com/.../what-wor.... classroom.amplify.com/.../6930704d...
✈️ Heading to NCTM? I’m honored to be presenting again this year! 📅 Thursday, 2:30 PM 🎯 Session Title: Early Algebraic Thinking with Desmos Classroom Here’s a short preview of the ideas we’ll discuss: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/when-does-... #mtbos #math @amplifyeducation.bsky.social
🧩 When Does Algebraic Thinking Begin?
Thinking About “Algebra” Before Algebra
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Heading to #NCTM? Come hang out with me at Amplify Arcade and Trivia Night on Oct 16 in Atlanta! :joystick::sparkles: Trivia, games, food, and fun! RSVP here: at.amplify.com/47W4OQK
Amplify Arcade and Trivia Night!
Heading to NCTM? Win prizes, mingle with math teachers, and maybe even bring home the new trivia champ title at our annual Amplify Arcade and Trivia Night on Oct. 16, 2025!
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Math isn’t just about answers. It’s about struggle, sense-making, and reflection. What happens when we drop AI into Pólya’s problem-solving steps? #math #AI #mtbos @amplifyeducation.bsky.social kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/mario-math...
Mario, Math, and the Machines: Keeping Struggle Alive with AI
What would a math task look like that encouraged the use of AI?
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📚✏️ My son is neurodiverse. Comprehension, in both reading and math, is one of his greatest challenges. However, learning is never a question of if, but when. Some insights from him on math and reading: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/comprehend... #iteachmath #mtbos
Comprehending Mathematics
Lessons learned from my son on reading and math
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Today STEP ss at Mercy University got to #MathPlay 🧮 with Interior Angles via @amplifyeducation.bsky.social Classroom👩💻🥷🐢 @desmos.com #ITeachMath #MTBoS #STEM #EdTech #EduSky #MathSky #MathsToday #Math
I spent some time last week exploring the integration of Polypad and @amplifyeducation.bsky.social Classroom. Here are a few creations and modifications I made using these two tools together. If you're interested, you can check them out at the link: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/blending-t...
Blending the Manipulatives of Polypad with the Tools in Amplify (Desmos) Classroom
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Desmos Fellows event, an incredible space for math educators to connect, learn, and stretch their thinking.
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Great ideas on how to shift the homework assignment to value process.
A few weeks back, I was honored to deliver a keynote address at a summer academy for math educators. One question has stuck with me ever since. @amplifyeducation.bsky.social #iteachmath #amplify #AI #edtech. kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/when-strug...
When Struggle Gets Outsourced
How AI is challenging math instruction, and why that might be a good thing.
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Excited to share that I'll be presenting at #CAMT25 over the next two days!Thursday at 2:30pm in CC Ballroom C3 as we discuss Rigor and on Friday at 11:30am in CC Lila Cockrell Theater for a discussion on Balancing Conceptual Understanding and Procedural Fluency #Math #Amplify
Rigor Is More Than Bigger Numbers: Let’s Create Mathematical Conflict
When we talk about rigor in math education, we all recognize that it’s something we strive for in our classrooms.
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A short post on STAAR after receiving some recent scores from the state. #iteachmath #assessment #mtbos open.substack.com/pub/kurtsali...
The Fault in our STAARs
Where assessment in Texas is missing the mark.
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Game changer
Amplify Education@amplifyeducation.bsky.social · last yr.📢 Your favorite math teaching platform is expanding to more subjects! 🎉 On June 28, Desmos Classroom becomes Amplify Classroom as we broaden our free lessons to science and literacy. Enjoy all the activities and features you love, plus so much more! 🔗 amplify.com/AmplifyClassroomFAQ
A quick look into making of this screen. #mtbos #math #curriculum @amplifyeducation.bsky.social kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/behind-the...
Behind the Build: A Peek into My Desmos Classroom Design Process
How a TikTok guessing game inspired a Desmos Classrom screen on linear equations
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Need a little help filling out your March Madness Bracket? Here is a simple predictor I built in #desmosclassroom #amplify #math teacher.desmos.com/activitybuil...
March Madness Predictor
by Kurt Salisbury
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A colleague was out sick today so I was covering her class. She left them the @desmos.com Punch Out! activity by @kurt-salisbury.bsky.social to practice Mean, Median, Mode and Range. Students were super engaged for the whole period. #ITeachMath teacher.desmos.com/activitybuil...
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend NCTM in Kansas City. Reflecting on my experience, I shared some insights in a brief post: kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/sorry-im-n.... #NCTMKC #Math #iteachmath
Sorry, I’m Not Home Right Now, I’m Walking Through the Curriculum Spiderwebs
NCTM Kansas City
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This week, I’m honored to present at the NCTM Spring Conference in Kansas City alongside my colleague, Oscar Perales, Ed.D. I wrote a short post about one of our sessions. #NCTMKC25 #iteachmath kurtsalisbury.substack.com/p/rigor-is-m...
Rigor Is More Than Bigger Numbers: Let’s Create Mathematical Conflict
When we talk about rigor in math education, we all recognize that it’s something we strive for in our classrooms.
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Enter the Math Dungeon: Creating Epic Adventures for Students
The Legend of Zelda series has always been one of my favorites, offering a perfect blend of excitement and challenge. The thrill of exploring a dungeon—daunting yet exhilarating—is unforgettable. E…
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