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If we think of a square root as the side length of a square, we can visually see why something like sqrt(40)=2sqrt(10). Here's how!

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My favorite group to spend time with on Fridays and today was no different! Math, reflecting, and lots of laughs. Katy ISD HS Math ICs rock!! ❤️ #KISDSecMath

Work twinsies today with Tiffany Shirey!

Great session on Algebra Tiles today! So many connections from the concrete to the abstract. Thank you Mrs Steen for facilitating a great day of learning for our math teachers! #KISDSecMath #SecCI

Another great day of learning with math teachers! Using and learning about the Desmos lesson feature to help students make sense of math in a blended classroom. Thanks Mandy Stutts for partnering with me! #KISDSecMath #SecCI

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Teachers are using tools to make sense of math and discovering patterns as they dive into integer operations! It’s a great day of learning! #SecCI #katymodelsmath Mandy Stutts Ashley Williams

Meaningful discussions about supporting ALL students in advanced classes at KAP Ready training today! Katy ISD math teachers are the best! #SecCI Mandy Stutts

The 2024 AP Precalculus Exam scores: 5: 25%; 4: 24%; 3: 26%; 2: 15%; 1: 10% All subjects’ AP score distributions for 2024 will be posted here when available: apstudents.org/score-distribu…

Stop, Consolidate, and Listen with Laura Weiss #btcc24 Super inspiring session on the importance of consolidation for learning. #allstudentslearn

It was a great day sharing the philosophy and beliefs about quality math instruction with our new high school math teachers! And of course, we did a lot of math! ➕➖➗✖️🟰 Can’t wait to see these teachers in action this year! #KISDSecMath

It was a great day welcoming back 200+ high school math teachers in Katy ISD! We are focused and ready for the new school year! #WeLoveMath #KISDSecMath

Best Math Squad around!! Two days of district training day with 400+ math teachers. Excited to get this school year started!! 🙌🏼 #KISDSecMath Mandy Stutts Jolene Casteel Venessa Arruti, M.Ed. Jennifer Holda

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