Toni Cook

Goal: Help students feel empowered to approach math problems with curiosity, bravery, and endurance.
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💚Desmos Fellow Cohort V 💚
NISD Math

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

💚 This is a core memory.

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Here are my Ss connecting the relationship between the distance formula and the Pythagorean theorem. #NISDIgnited

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Every year, I share a fun fact with my students: the team at @Vans are secret #mathwizards!
I tell a fictional story that their famous logo wasn’t just a fun design choice—it was intentional to remind math lovers everywhere not to forget the final step when solving a^2+b^2=c^2

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Yesterday my students created intersecting planes and skew lines to match one of their assessment questions. These models are easy to refer back to when they need help visualizing points, lines, and planes in space. #NISDIgnited #mathclassroom

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

I had a blast making memories at @CAMT_TX with @GwendolynBoudr7 and Hope! Being surrounded by other teachers who value student engagement and deeper learning fills my cup. 🧡 #CAMT26

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

I got the wrong answer but I didn’t even care because I had so much fun and got SUPER close to the ‘correct answer’. Thank you for that engaging task @robertkaplinsky #CAMT26 #openmiddlemath

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

We took an @openmiddle question, made a tweak, and my student took it beyond what I had considered possible. I LOVE the thinking Ss can do with open middle questions. These types of questions help high achieving students grow. #openmiddlemath #NISDUnstoppable

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Constructions with a compass and straightedge are usually a hit with Ss. 💙 This exposes them to congruent parts & naming parts of congruent triangles to help them in the future with two column proofs.

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

What allows a shape to tesselate? What is a tessellation? Do all tessellations come for a translation? What other ways can you build a tessellation? Ss really enjoyed this activity.

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Ss are applying their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem to solve questions that requires a lot of thinking. Their conversations sound like music to my teacher ears.

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

When it comes to transformations on the coordinate plane, having patty paper for Ss to visualize rotations, reflections, and translations is a huge help! 💚

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

I love @openmiddle tasks that help students think deeply about the concepts we've covered. #NorthsideUnstoppable

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

I love when my students get to see how their peers approach the same problem. It was a great Monday! #NorthsideUnstoppable

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

My geometry students are having fun creating models of intersecting planes. They thought it was cool that two lines will never intersect and yet they would not be considered parallel. #NorthsideUnstoppable #MSGeometryClass #PointsLinesandPlanes

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

@CoachPMath Thank you!!! ⭐️🤩

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

It is going to be a great school year! I've got some phenomenal student's who are ready to share their knowledge with peers! 💜💛#NISDunstoppable

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Year 13 was great! 💙🖤🩶

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Here my Ss worked on "Scary Reunion" a task that requires them to use the Pythagorean theorem, calculate speed, and make predictions. They did great! 🦈🦈

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Here is a TomTom puzzle activity you can try with your students. Great for MS or HS students looking for a challenge. #mtbos #iteachmath https://t.co/9ulg3nbb7l

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Here is a fun one slide puzzle for your MS students who would want a challenge. If you are aiming for productive struggle you might like this! 🤓https://t.co/IJwqOnQTfm

[Toni Cook @MrsCookMSMath]

Today my Ss worked on an @openmiddle task with groups at the whiteboards and their collaboration made my teacher heart full!