Matt Harrison

8th gr math tchr. Always looking for good ideas in math ed to promote high-order thinking & student confidence. See the math, own the math, understand the math.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

For at least 25 years, The Fonz @hwinkler4real has been looking over my shoulder in my classrooms. After 32 years of teaching in public schools, I've closed my textbook and put away my chalk. Thanks Fonzie for looking over my students and me.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@joboaler Thanks for coming to the great state of IOWA! It was an honor to meet you.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@fawnpnguyen In my hometown (rural/ag-based) 8th gr graduation was a thing, because that's when compulsory ed ends & many old farmers didn't go to HS because they had to work on the farm.

[Scott Campbell @Scotsoup]

North Scott truly lost a legend today with the passing of Randy (R.D) Denner. Former coach, teacher and Hall of Fame, RD was the longtime "Voice of the Lancers," and the originator of the L-A-N-C-E-R cheer. A true Lancer, through and through. May he rest in peace.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@howie_hua Two steps... #1) do math; #2) repeat step #1.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MathTeacher1123 Teaching... a job where one catches up to be behind again.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MathTeacher1123 The beekeeper in me can't like this enough!

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@robertkaplinsky @joboaler @ddmeyer ...3 of my 4 "Mt. Rushmore" math educators. @mburnsmath makes #4. I have learned so much from each, and have led me to learning from even more math educators. Thank you for stretching my brain!

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MathTeacher1123 One day in a row... we're almost on a streak.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@howie_hua Context matters, doesn't it? Folks sure get wound up about this stuff.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MathTeacher1123 My wife has enjoyed chaga tea from mushrooms. No caffeine, but can be mixed w/ cold brew and oatmilk in varying concentrations. Worth a look.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MathTeacher1123 It's all I know, sadly.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@bowmanimal Cribbage! Decomposes numbers, probability, flexible representations.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MathTeacher1123 B-B-B-B-Bird is the word?

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@aj_wade @MathTeacher1123 ...grew up in a VERY rural part of Iowa. Wouldn't trade that upbringing for anything. There's more appreciation for opportunity, I think. That often makes it easier to transition from rural to urban than urban to rural.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@Doctor_Math @pwharris Love it. This kid makes me think in different ways!

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@MKSmithCA @howie_hua Yes!

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@CGIJason I'd be interested in a chat.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@AyaAcademy @howie_hua Builders definitely use 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 to establish "square" when framing up a corner, like the corner of a fence in the yard.

[Matt Harrison @harrisonalg]

@joboaler ...and a tip calculator app.