Mr. Purdy Math

10/08/2026

Students see graphs everywhere: on social media, in ads, in the news. But do they know how to question them? 📊

Join me for an NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics webinar on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 PM EDT: "Beyond the Graph: Building Data Literacy Through Classroom Routines." We'll explore practical routines and real data sets that help students notice, wonder, spot bias, and use evidence to support their thinking.

📌 Registration link in the comments!
👥 Tag a math teacher who should join you.

10/07/2026

🧠 Every person is a mathematician, and every idea matters. 💜

Math isn’t just about getting the right answer. It’s about curiosity, creativity, making connections, taking risks, and finding your voice.

As educators, we have the power to shape how students see themselves as mathematicians. When we create classrooms where students feel seen, valued, and heard, we help them build something far more powerful than mathematical skills: a positive math identity.

✨ Every student brings unique strengths.
💬 Every voice deserves to be heard.
🌱 Every mistake is an opportunity to grow.
🧩 Every strategy adds value.
💜 Every student belongs in mathematics.

Our goal shouldn’t just be to teach students how to DO math. It should be to help them BELIEVE they are mathematicians.

💭 Educators, what’s ONE thing you do to help students develop a positive math identity?

👇 Share your ideas in the comments! Let’s learn from one another and build classrooms where every student sees themselves as a capable mathematical thinker.

📌 Save this reminder for your classroom.
🔁 Share it with an educator who believes math is for everyone.
➕ Follow for more conversations about mathematics, equity, belonging, and student-centered learning.

NCTM

10/07/2026

Something NEW is dropping this week!

10/06/2026

Do your students love hamburgers? 🍔

This week's NY Times "What's Going On in This Graph?" connects the food we eat to greenhouse gas emissions.

Show it with the title covered:
👀 What do you notice?
🤔 What do you wonder?
❓ What's missing?



Students can post their thinking and get feedback from statistics teachers live on Wednesday, Oct 7. Graph from
The New York Times - The Learning Network:

Do you like to eat hamburgers? How do the foods we eat affect greenhouse gas emissions?

10/06/2026

Denver, here I come! 🏔️ I'm presenting THREE sessions at the NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, and I'd love to see some familiar faces in the room.

Every session is packed with practical ideas you can use in your classroom the very next week. Here's where to find me:

👀 Engaging Secondary Students in Notice and Wonder
Ready-to-use strategies to spark curiosity, mathematical thinking, and real discourse with middle and high school students.
📅 Thursday, Oct 29 · 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Bluebird Ballroom 3F

🔎 Exploring Classroom Resources for New Members
New to NCTM? Learn how to find and use high-quality classroom resources from day one.
📅 Friday, Oct 30 · 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Bluebird Ballroom 3G

📚 Exploring Classroom Resources for Existing Members
Discover resources you may be missing and new ways to bring them into your classroom.
📅 Saturday, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Bluebird Ballroom 4G

👋 Going to Denver? Comment "NCTM" so we can connect!
👥 Tag a math teacher who'll be there.
🔁 Share this with your math department or PLC so they can plan ahead.

10/02/2026

I’m excited to share my fall conference schedule! 🍂🎤

The next few months will be filled with opportunities to connect with colleagues, share ideas, learn from others, and present on topics I’m passionate about.

I’ll be presenting at several conferences this fall, including: NCSM, NCTM, AMTNYS, and ATMNYC. I’m looking forward to the conversations, new connections, and learning that come with conference season.

If you’ll be at any of these events, I hope you'll join me! Read more about my sessions in my blog post 👇

http://blog.dustinpurdy.com/2026/10/conference-season-sharing-learning-and.html


NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education
NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS)
Association of Teachers of Mathematics of New York City (ATMNYC)

Conference season brings chances to share, learn, and connect with educators while exploring math ed, data, equity and innovation.

10/02/2026

I'm excited to be presenting at NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education in Denver ⛰️ ! 🎉

Data Stories for Justice: Empowering K–12 Students to Investigate Their World Through Data Science

Every data point is a person, and every graph tells a story. In this interactive session, we'll explore how data science can turn K–12 math classrooms into places where students ask real questions about their communities, cultures, and lives, and use math to answer them.

You'll leave with:
📊 Ready-to-use data tasks
🧭 A simple planning framework and graphic organizers
🗣️ Routines that deepen reasoning, elevate student voice, and build agency

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕒 3:15-4:15 PM
📍 Governors Square 15

Come join the conversation, and bring a colleague!

09/26/2026

All students should feel like they belong in mathematics! Read my latest blog post about Hispanic Heritage month and incorporating latino/latina voices in the math classroom.

Explore Hispanic Heritage Month through mathematics, representation, community, and belonging while inspiring student pioneers to shape the future.

09/03/2026

I recently wrote an article for the Association for Middle Level Education called AI-Resistant Authentic Learning Experiences: Creating Meaningful Learning in the Age of AI with fellow Teacher Leader Committee member Marri Bayour. In the article we discuss how creating authentic learning experiences helps deter student AI use. We will be hosting an AMLE Teacher Roundtable Talk on September 16th at 4PM EST. Check out my blog for the link to the article and to register for the Teacher Talk. We hope you will come join us for an important conversation and share your experience creating meaningful learning experiences for middle school students.

06/01/2026

I'm re-sharing an article I co-authored with Chad Uyehara and Megan Vosk for AMLE: Five Ways to Support LGBTQIA+ Students This Pride Month and Beyond.

As educators, we have the opportunity—and responsibility—to create learning environments where every student feels seen, valued, safe, and empowered to be their authentic selves. In this article, we explore practical strategies for fostering belonging and supporting LGBTQIA+ students throughout the year, not just during Pride Month.

I hope you'll take a few moments to read, reflect, and consider how we can continue building more inclusive and affirming schools for all learners.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3yJbAtH

Pride Month provides educators with an opportunity to reflect on current policies and practices in our schools and how we can best serve our LGBTQIA+ students. As teacher leaders, we believe we can do more to support our students. In this article we share five suggestions on how we can work toward a...