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November 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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95% of 400 is 95% of 100, times 4
95% of 100 = 95
95•4 double then double again --> 190 then 380
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95% of 100 = 95
95•4 double then double again --> 190 then 380
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
November 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
95% of 400 is 95% of 100, times 4
95% of 100 = 95
95•4 double then double again --> 190 then 380
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
95% of 100 = 95
95•4 double then double again --> 190 then 380
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
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November 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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12.5 div by 15 can be written as a fraction 12.5/15
Then multiply top & bottom both by 2 to get 25/30
Divide top & bottom both by 5 to get 5/6
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Then multiply top & bottom both by 2 to get 25/30
Divide top & bottom both by 5 to get 5/6
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
November 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
12.5 div by 15 can be written as a fraction 12.5/15
Then multiply top & bottom both by 2 to get 25/30
Divide top & bottom both by 5 to get 5/6
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
Then multiply top & bottom both by 2 to get 25/30
Divide top & bottom both by 5 to get 5/6
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
Great scaling strategy Elps! And a lovely way to find a decimal equivalent for 5/8.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Great scaling strategy Elps! And a lovely way to find a decimal equivalent for 5/8.
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Listen to Kim's and my strategies for this week's problem!
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October 31, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Listen to Kim's and my strategies for this week's problem!
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Check our new #MathStratChat episode in the Math is FigureOutAble podcast!
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It's time for #MathStratChat!
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October 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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I will also be at #NCTM? Catch me twice this weekend! 📐✨
🗓️ Fri @ 4:00 PM — Foundations for Strategies
🗓️ Sat @ 9:30 AM — Create Access by Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms
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🗓️ Fri @ 4:00 PM — Foundations for Strategies
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October 28, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I will also be at #NCTM? Catch me twice this weekend! 📐✨
🗓️ Fri @ 4:00 PM — Foundations for Strategies
🗓️ Sat @ 9:30 AM — Create Access by Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms
Which session will I see you at? Drop a comment below!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #Math #NCTM2026
🗓️ Fri @ 4:00 PM — Foundations for Strategies
🗓️ Sat @ 9:30 AM — Create Access by Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms
Which session will I see you at? Drop a comment below!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #Math #NCTM2026
I’ve officially landed and #NCSM is underway! 🎉📍
Day one is already inspiring, but mark your calendars: I’m taking the stage this Wednesday for my presentation! 🎙️📐
Who is here right now?!
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Day one is already inspiring, but mark your calendars: I’m taking the stage this Wednesday for my presentation! 🎙️📐
Who is here right now?!
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October 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I’ve officially landed and #NCSM is underway! 🎉📍
Day one is already inspiring, but mark your calendars: I’m taking the stage this Wednesday for my presentation! 🎙️📐
Who is here right now?!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd #NCSM2026
Day one is already inspiring, but mark your calendars: I’m taking the stage this Wednesday for my presentation! 🎙️📐
Who is here right now?!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd #NCSM2026
Listen to Kim's and my strategies for this week's problem!
Check our new #MathStratChat episode in the Math is FigureOutAble podcast!
podcast.mathisfigureoutable.com/1062400/epis...
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
Check our new #MathStratChat episode in the Math is FigureOutAble podcast!
podcast.mathisfigureoutable.com/1062400/epis...
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
October 25, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Listen to Kim's and my strategies for this week's problem!
Check our new #MathStratChat episode in the Math is FigureOutAble podcast!
podcast.mathisfigureoutable.com/1062400/epis...
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
Check our new #MathStratChat episode in the Math is FigureOutAble podcast!
podcast.mathisfigureoutable.com/1062400/epis...
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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Tell us about your reasoning.
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October 22, 2026 at 12:39 AM
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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32 • 55
Decompose & Distribute
32 • (50 + 5)
Do •5 first:
32 • 5 = 16 • 2 • 5 = 16 • 10 = 160
So 32 • 50 = 1600
Add together --> 1760
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
Decompose & Distribute
32 • (50 + 5)
Do •5 first:
32 • 5 = 16 • 2 • 5 = 16 • 10 = 160
So 32 • 50 = 1600
Add together --> 1760
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
October 22, 2026 at 1:23 AM
32 • 55
Decompose & Distribute
32 • (50 + 5)
Do •5 first:
32 • 5 = 16 • 2 • 5 = 16 • 10 = 160
So 32 • 50 = 1600
Add together --> 1760
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
Decompose & Distribute
32 • (50 + 5)
Do •5 first:
32 • 5 = 16 • 2 • 5 = 16 • 10 = 160
So 32 • 50 = 1600
Add together --> 1760
#MathStratChat #iTeachMath
Nice strategy Melynee! Great use of relationships!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
October 20, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Nice strategy Melynee! Great use of relationships!
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#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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October 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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95 • 21
(100 - 5)(20 + 1)
2000 - 100 + 100 - 5
1995
^^ Decompose & Distribute (aka FOIL)
or
95 • 21
95 • 2 = 190 so 95 • 20 = 1900
Add on 1 more 95 = 1995
#MathStratChat
(100 - 5)(20 + 1)
2000 - 100 + 100 - 5
1995
^^ Decompose & Distribute (aka FOIL)
or
95 • 21
95 • 2 = 190 so 95 • 20 = 1900
Add on 1 more 95 = 1995
#MathStratChat
October 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM
95 • 21
(100 - 5)(20 + 1)
2000 - 100 + 100 - 5
1995
^^ Decompose & Distribute (aka FOIL)
or
95 • 21
95 • 2 = 190 so 95 • 20 = 1900
Add on 1 more 95 = 1995
#MathStratChat
(100 - 5)(20 + 1)
2000 - 100 + 100 - 5
1995
^^ Decompose & Distribute (aka FOIL)
or
95 • 21
95 • 2 = 190 so 95 • 20 = 1900
Add on 1 more 95 = 1995
#MathStratChat
Halfway between 1/8 and 1/4 is not 1/6... but I know 1/4 = 2/8
So halfway between 1/8 and 2/8 is
1.5/8
Multiply top & bottom each by 2
--> 3/16
#iTeachMath
#MathStratChat
So halfway between 1/8 and 2/8 is
1.5/8
Multiply top & bottom each by 2
--> 3/16
#iTeachMath
#MathStratChat
October 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Halfway between 1/8 and 1/4 is not 1/6... but I know 1/4 = 2/8
So halfway between 1/8 and 2/8 is
1.5/8
Multiply top & bottom each by 2
--> 3/16
#iTeachMath
#MathStratChat
So halfway between 1/8 and 2/8 is
1.5/8
Multiply top & bottom each by 2
--> 3/16
#iTeachMath
#MathStratChat
Look at all the clever strategies for one tiny problem! Way to math, people!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
October 12, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Look at all the clever strategies for one tiny problem! Way to math, people!
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It's time for #MathStratChat!
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October 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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51 x 16
(50 + 1)(10 + 6)
500 + 6•50 + 10 + 6
500 + 300 + 16
816
^^Decompose & Distribute
or
51 x 16
102 x 8
(100 + 2)•8
800 + 16
816
^^Double & Halve
or
51 x 16
3 x 17 x 16
I know 16•16 = 256, so 17•16 = 256 + 16 = 272
3 x 272
3•(200 + 70 + 2)
600 + 210 + 6
816
^^Use known math fact
#MathStratChat
(50 + 1)(10 + 6)
500 + 6•50 + 10 + 6
500 + 300 + 16
816
^^Decompose & Distribute
or
51 x 16
102 x 8
(100 + 2)•8
800 + 16
816
^^Double & Halve
or
51 x 16
3 x 17 x 16
I know 16•16 = 256, so 17•16 = 256 + 16 = 272
3 x 272
3•(200 + 70 + 2)
600 + 210 + 6
816
^^Use known math fact
#MathStratChat
October 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
51 x 16
(50 + 1)(10 + 6)
500 + 6•50 + 10 + 6
500 + 300 + 16
816
^^Decompose & Distribute
or
51 x 16
102 x 8
(100 + 2)•8
800 + 16
816
^^Double & Halve
or
51 x 16
3 x 17 x 16
I know 16•16 = 256, so 17•16 = 256 + 16 = 272
3 x 272
3•(200 + 70 + 2)
600 + 210 + 6
816
^^Use known math fact
#MathStratChat
(50 + 1)(10 + 6)
500 + 6•50 + 10 + 6
500 + 300 + 16
816
^^Decompose & Distribute
or
51 x 16
102 x 8
(100 + 2)•8
800 + 16
816
^^Double & Halve
or
51 x 16
3 x 17 x 16
I know 16•16 = 256, so 17•16 = 256 + 16 = 272
3 x 272
3•(200 + 70 + 2)
600 + 210 + 6
816
^^Use known math fact
#MathStratChat
Nice proportional reasoning with percents Erica! Percents are Figureoutable!
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
October 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Nice proportional reasoning with percents Erica! Percents are Figureoutable!
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#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
A3: Pam's #MathStratChat each Wednesday has taught me so many strategies I can share w/Ss.
Love!
Also @howiehua.bsky.social poses a Mental Math Monday prompt each week.
#ElemMathChat
Love!
Also @howiehua.bsky.social poses a Mental Math Monday prompt each week.
#ElemMathChat
October 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
A3: Pam's #MathStratChat each Wednesday has taught me so many strategies I can share w/Ss.
Love!
Also @howiehua.bsky.social poses a Mental Math Monday prompt each week.
#ElemMathChat
Love!
Also @howiehua.bsky.social poses a Mental Math Monday prompt each week.
#ElemMathChat
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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October 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM
It's time for #MathStratChat!
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14•75
7•150
7(100 + 50)
700 + 350
1050
[double & halve, then decompose & distribute]
OR
14•75
14•(3/4)•100
14 • 3 • (1/4) • 100
42 • (1/4) • 100
(40+2)/4 • 100
(10 + 1/2) • 100
1000 + 50 --> 1050
#FractionsAreYourFriends
#MathStratChat
7•150
7(100 + 50)
700 + 350
1050
[double & halve, then decompose & distribute]
OR
14•75
14•(3/4)•100
14 • 3 • (1/4) • 100
42 • (1/4) • 100
(40+2)/4 • 100
(10 + 1/2) • 100
1000 + 50 --> 1050
#FractionsAreYourFriends
#MathStratChat
October 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
14•75
7•150
7(100 + 50)
700 + 350
1050
[double & halve, then decompose & distribute]
OR
14•75
14•(3/4)•100
14 • 3 • (1/4) • 100
42 • (1/4) • 100
(40+2)/4 • 100
(10 + 1/2) • 100
1000 + 50 --> 1050
#FractionsAreYourFriends
#MathStratChat
7•150
7(100 + 50)
700 + 350
1050
[double & halve, then decompose & distribute]
OR
14•75
14•(3/4)•100
14 • 3 • (1/4) • 100
42 • (1/4) • 100
(40+2)/4 • 100
(10 + 1/2) • 100
1000 + 50 --> 1050
#FractionsAreYourFriends
#MathStratChat
Nice proportional reasoning Shawn! Cross multiply and divide would miss all of that lovely thinking. Well done!
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#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
September 29, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Nice proportional reasoning Shawn! Cross multiply and divide would miss all of that lovely thinking. Well done!
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#MathIsFigureOutAble #MathStratChat #MTBoS #ITeachMath #MathEd
Love this one! Hi @pwharris.bsky.social !!
16% of 50
Same as 16/100 • 50/1
= 16/1 • 50/100
= 1/2 • 16
= 8
#MathStratChat
#FractionsAreYourFriends
16% of 50
Same as 16/100 • 50/1
= 16/1 • 50/100
= 1/2 • 16
= 8
#MathStratChat
#FractionsAreYourFriends
September 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Love this one! Hi @pwharris.bsky.social !!
16% of 50
Same as 16/100 • 50/1
= 16/1 • 50/100
= 1/2 • 16
= 8
#MathStratChat
#FractionsAreYourFriends
16% of 50
Same as 16/100 • 50/1
= 16/1 • 50/100
= 1/2 • 16
= 8
#MathStratChat
#FractionsAreYourFriends