Nathan Valdez, M.A.

Math Teacher

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

Dumb realization…

The US spends around 1.7 Billion a year on standardized testing…

I can think of numerous ways where 1.7 Billion can be invested to benefit students and help them become functioning members of society.

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

Making posters for setting classroom expectations!!!

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

Okay but I am honestly ready to start the school year…

Summer can get really boring :/

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

Year 3 ✅! Can’t wait to go back to 8th grade next year and be Department Chair!

I’ve struggled with classroom management and thinking high ratings on TTESS were impossible for the last 2 years.

This year I blossomed from my admin with TPT strategies and BTC math models!

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

I don’t understand how it’s already 2024, and educational stakeholders are still saying “Achievement Gap.”

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

Final T-TESS EOY results!

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

So excited to be using a student-led data trackers for STAAR review!

We will be doing 8 cambium assessments prior to STAAR. If students meet their growth goal, they’ll get a gold sticker to put by their name!

1 gold sticker = 1 assignment pass or snack

[ROYALE @royalepains]

going frm 1:59AM to 3AM is a lil dramatic

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

6th Math STAAR dump sheets: ✅

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

So excited for my lesson about pirates and graphing on the coordinate plane!

Feel free to look:

https://t.co/cevPhWB3gG

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

Can’t wait to here the discussions about this tomorrow!

We’re going to be talking about minimum wage needed by state to be able to afford a 2 bedroom place!!!

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

I would get so frustrated because I’ve never had resources to have skills practice, and ChatGPT has eliminated that barrier!

[R. @midnightstrack2]

🚨| Taylor Swift is officially the first woman ever to win the Superbowl 🏉

[Andy Murray @andy_murray]

Congrats to @taylorswift13 on winning Super Bowl 58 👏 a stunning performance

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

This classroom is ready for 2024!!!

The rest of the school year has a strong road map for planning, and all items are printed for the next unit!

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

I created a storybook using ChatGBT, where every mini chapter relates to a day of instruction. Please give it a read and let me know what y’all think!

https://t.co/Umdj8LHBfK

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

@EdgewoodLeads When I’m reprimanded or yelled at, I shut down and I’m not open to any feedback. Yes, I need to get over this…

I only mention this because if I feel this way as an adult, the kids are going to have my same reaction and not be open to learning.

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

@EdgewoodLeads This has been a huge game changer this year. I have one class where it’s consistent redirection, and I’m genuinely going crazy.

I notice when I narrate the good things, more of the kids attempt to be engaged. Yes, there’s that few, but it’s a lot better and I’m less stressed.

[Amberlee aka Ham🐷 @TooChillToTrip]

Fellow UTSA grads…..who is this man in my picture proofs😂🧍🏼‍♀️@UTSA @UTSAAlumni #utsagrad

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

It’s been such a payoff. The 6th graders are teaching me things I never thought of.

Many of the kids have said that math is actually easy once you understand what it means. Yes, there’s some big gaps in learning, but I feel like I’m actually better able to make a difference!

[Nathan Valdez, M.A. @nathanlovesmath]

@Gonzales_MSMath I want thank you so much for changing my practice of I do, We do, You do and having listed steps.

I stoped doing that this year and have moved to discourse activities with the Desmos curriculum, think-it-up, and thinking classroom!