Math Links for Week Ending Jan. 22nd, 2021

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I like that @RobertKaplinski has compiled some of these "ideas that only seem obvious after we hear them." There are some good ideas here although I will say that I have said for years that I like to make sure I hear from everyone every day. See them all below:
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https://robertkaplinsky.com/postdictable-ideas-that-only-seem-obvious-after-we-hear-them/

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Although I usually focus on resources for grades 7-12 but I really like this activity from @Kurt_Salsibury on remainder. 
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https://twitter.com/kurt_salisbury/status/1352384255477895170

Been having a little difficulty interpreting remainders at the homestead so I built this @desmos. Still needs some tweaks, but thought I would share. #iteachmath #mtbos #improvemyABhttps://t.co/hgx442GF9O pic.twitter.com/XUmBIwhEVm

— Kurt Salisbury (@kurt_salisbury) January 21, 2021

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Another nice sketch from @Ayliean. This time with octagons
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https://twitter.com/Ayliean/status/1350801401530773504

If it won’t tessellate then decorate!💃

A wee overlapping octagon based geometric jam 📐

🤓💗 pic.twitter.com/ONEHNloBWP

— Ayliean (@Ayliean) January 17, 2021

Although this video is long, you only have to watch the first bit to see the application of Pythagorean theorem in his planning to create this tiny piece on a lathe. 
Curriculum Tags: MPM1D, MFM1P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mad99eyXpJE

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Now that we have coding throughout our Gr1-8 curriculum, having resources to help connect it to ideas for students is super important. In this case, it's dance. 
Curriculum Tags: Gr7A, Gr8A
https://twitter.com/GLewisOCT/status/1352771854256254977

#Coding in #OntEd #Curriculum2020 can be overwhelming, so we used the #Dance metaphor in our PD session to describe the progression from Gr1-8. Sample Task: have students code a routine activity or game (tying shoes, making sandwich, musical chairs). Thanks @rosemortillaro! pic.twitter.com/a6fi6EgnPr

— Gerard Lewis, OCT (@GLewisOCT) January 23, 2021

Don't be fooled by this graphic. In this analysis the representations are all interactive and customizable. Perfect for your students who like basketball
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/nba-player-ratings/