Math Links for Week Ending Oct 14th, 2022

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Though this isn't necessarily a math link, I think it's important for all teachers and administrators to see. If you've followed this blog then you have probably seen me post links many times from @RobertKaplinski. This time it's a bit different. Follow this link to watch the full video of his #NCTMLA22 talk to get some insights about foster students that you may have in your classes. In fact, you may have them in your classes right now and not even know it. Regardless, understanding some of the struggles they may have is the first step into helping them succeed. Do not miss this.
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https://robertkaplinsky.com/5-struggles-your-foster-students-wished-you-knew/

Whether you've known or not, you've probably had a foster child in your class. Regardless, watch this recording of a powerful #NCTMLA22 session from @robertkaplinsky & @ZennedMath on 5 struggles those students have:https://t.co/MfuoRYgZBT#MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath pic.twitter.com/HpY9dTFyhz

— David Petro (@davidpetro314) October 9, 2022

Resource Links

Even if you are not interested in the grade level he's working on here, the concepts @JRappaport27 is working on to support the thinking classroom should give you all some ideas to expand out to in your own classes. 
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https://twitter.com/JRappaport27/status/1579897357021642752

Working on a sequence of Check Your Understanding (gr. 4-6) questions by bridging the research of @pgliljedahl, @pamseda1 and @kyndallab. Welcoming feedback. #mtbos @KirstDy @NatBanting @davidpetro314 @BurdessAlicia @DanShuster (who clued me into many of these tasks) pic.twitter.com/idYRjqCdLG

— Jordan Rappaport (@JRappaport27) October 11, 2022

If you've familiar with @PJLiljadah's workshops or book then you are familiar with the Tax Collector problem (especially as one that is good to introduce the logistics of VNPSs). Here is more work that @JRappaport27 has done to tease out the thinking on that problem. 

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https://twitter.com/JRappaport27/status/1580963198819217420

First in the larger sequence is the Tax Collector. But we might build a Number String first. Our goal for consolidation is a collaborative approach to sense-making. Students then have time for reflection while explaining their understanding of the math. #mtbos @KirstDy https://t.co/fOiuNhl4Us pic.twitter.com/mOO8unGDxI

— Jordan Rappaport (@JRappaport27) October 14, 2022

What a cool use of Microbits. 
Curriculum Tags: MCR3U, MHF4U
https://twitter.com/MrHillEdu/status/1579647813797171201

In maths enrichment we worked with @microbit_edu and @Desmos to graph out how quickly the temp of Pizza drops, then we used Google Maps and scale drawings to map out the distance we could cover to deliver 🍕 without complaints! #mathsbtc pic.twitter.com/lQ8tlm0rLW

— Dominic Hill (@MrHillEdu) October 11, 2022

I love when teachers find websites that could be used to collect data in an interesting way. It would be cool to have students submit images (maybe even of themselves) to discuss the implications of what is considered "beautiful"
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
https://pinkmirror.com/blog/photo-retouch-face-attractiveness-score/

So I went down the "facial golden ratio" rabbit hole and found a site which will assess your proportional beauty if you upload a photo: https://t.co/CkP0QnwKUu
Feel like there is a data collection activity to be had here. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/T6de6B92Fb

— Bob Lochel (@bobloch) October 11, 2022

Opinion Links

If we can do a better job of connecting play with mathematics, then we could make huge strides in helping show students that they can do math. In this post @a_mcsquared, gives us some reasons to focus on play and some ways to get there. I love @sergeballif's Golf game. 
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https://blogs.learnquebec.ca/2022/10/playing-in-math-using-desmos/

Video Links

This seems like a fun way to find the GCF
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8, MTH1W
https://twitter.com/howie_hua/status/1578526824866271234

New TikTok video: I wish I was taught this way of finding the GCF when I was in school pic.twitter.com/A5LWvhHCbJ

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 7, 2022

Image Links

Some fun calculations with properties of circles
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
https://twitter.com/dment37/status/1580094933624836096

Blue area? @geogebra #geogebra pic.twitter.com/rYW4SaCzyU

— Daniel Mentrard (@dment37) October 12, 2022