Math Links for Week Ending June 30, 2023

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I think this is a good reminder that something seen out of context can be misconstrued. In this case, this question was shown without the original entire worksheet and of course was ridiculed by the Internet but when you see the entire worksheet it makes total sense. Especially when your intent, as a teacher, is to try to get real thinking. In some ways it reminds me of the "How Old is the Shepherd" problem from @RobertKaplinski. Anyway, look at the question (and maybe the original post) but don't forget to follow the link to the original worksheet to see what the intent was
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https://twitter.com/mathsjem/status/1672713428354363392

Article about this here: https://t.co/ws5Sj3Rbjc

— Jo Morgan (@mathsjem) June 24, 2023

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I love a game that works with multiple age groups. Especially if you can pull out the math
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https://mathequalslove.net/martinetti-dice-game/

Finally wrote up a blog post about one of my favorite new activities this school year: Martinetti Dice Game.

Bonus: my four year old is now obsessed with this game. So it works with both younger kids and high school students! https://t.co/yur7FGOOJh #mtbos #iteachmath pic.twitter.com/RCyUXyfowJ

— Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) June 29, 2023

I'm in whenever you can have a problem where there are multiple ways to get the answer 
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https://ponderingplanning.wordpress.com/2023/06/23/thinking-about-interior-and-exterior-angles-part-2-of-3-deriving-the-formula-for-the-sum-of-interior-angles/ 

New blog post - 'Thinking About Interior and Exterior Angles (Part 2 of 3): Deriving the Sum of Interior Angles' https://t.co/J7L16cVDld

Discusses benefits of exploring multiple methods before establishing the formula. #iteachmaths #mathschat pic.twitter.com/fFM93bpesi

— Paul Rowlandson (@DrRowlandson) June 24, 2023

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I like this because it's a simple premiss but there are multiple solutions at different grade levels all using slightly different methods from geometric to algebraic. You could certainly find traction at almost any grade with this one. 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2EPSOyRtKk

Here's a nice little problem to give when you want to have students apply a little bit of algebra in context. Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
https://twitter.com/howie_hua/status/1673844991477657600

New TikTok video: How can we solve @aap03102's geometry puzzle? pic.twitter.com/FMeHLaWXPl

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) June 28, 2023

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With coding in the new Ontario math curriculum, this could be a nice little problem
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https://twitter.com/jamestanton/status/1674004211753689089

The sequence of triangular numbers begins 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, 55, 66, 78, 91, 105, ...
What is the first triangular number that ends with a 2? pic.twitter.com/onYFESjhlf

— James Tanton (@jamestanton) June 28, 2023

Week 5 of #MathPhoto23 is up
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https://twitter.com/Pierre_Tranche/status/1674403729011818500

Welcome to Week 5 of #MathPhoto23!

Where do you see culture and community reflected in mathematics? You might notice mathematical patterns in art, design or fashion.

Take photos & share to Twitter using hashtags #MathPhoto23 and #Mathinme. #MTBoS #ITeachMath pic.twitter.com/i6s17RDrgK

— Pierre Tranchemontagne (@Pierre_Tranche) June 29, 2023

 

Math Links for Week Ending June 23, 2023

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I am always interested in new ways to assess student thinking (or at least new to me). In this example, @NatBanting incorporates "interviews" with students while assessing them. In Ontario, I think this is a welcomed addition to help teachers assess using two prongs of the triangulation model (Observations, Conversations and Products). Check out the full explanation and examples here:
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http://natbanting.com/the-interview-quiz/

Hey #MTBoS!!

I just had the most wonderful day with students and found the energy to blog!!

I've been refining how I assess the last couple years, and "The Interview Quiz" has become a staple in my room.https://t.co/4uhyQ3HVp6

(Feedback is always welcome). #iteachmath

— Nat Banting (@NatBanting) June 22, 2023

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Do you need something to help your students think but has a low floor and high ceiling. How about the Four Triangles Puzzle. Check the link below and try it out on PolyPad here.
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https://nrich.maths.org/141

Holy Super Tangram, @hpicciotto! https://t.co/1Y3MQ8jHvD

— John Golden (@mathhombre) June 21, 2023

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In a world where technology is all around us (I don't necessarily think that is bad), it is always good to see things that students can do unplugged.
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https://twitter.com/TimBrzezinski/status/1672264769867243521

How to construct the center of a drawn circle without a straightedge or compass. Even better : Asking Ss to prove why this works. 🙂 #MTBoS #ITeachMath #geometry #geomchat pic.twitter.com/VJFrs0rpVt

— Tim Brzezinski (@TimBrzezinski) June 23, 2023

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Here is the latest topic for #MathPhoto23
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https://twitter.com/DrKKDegner/status/1671822053467385857

Be on the lookout for circles this week! #mathphoto23 pic.twitter.com/w48tf3R2DD

— Kate Degner (she/her) (@DrKKDegner) June 22, 2023

Math Links for Week Ending June 16th, 2023

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I come from an experimental physics background so I have always thought that hands on activities in math class should be the norm. 
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https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1666122779337392128

In a middle school math classroom in Denmark, students draw on desks, chatter noisily, and build with clay and sticks—all while deeply learning geometry concepts.#MakingLearningMorePlayful with @LEGOfoundation pic.twitter.com/mKzIS88mo2

— edutopia (@edutopia) June 6, 2023

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I have always had a soft spot in my (math) heart for tangrams. Hopefully you and your students do as well
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https://twitter.com/MathigonOrg/status/1667169805659414530

Tangram was invented around 1700 in China. Using 7 tiles, you can form a wide variety of different shapes or figures. We have 40 puzzles for you to explore. How many of them can you solve? Which one do you find the most challenging? Explore them all at https://t.co/T6JbJakjaR pic.twitter.com/TguA29GPrV

— Mathigon (@MathigonOrg) June 9, 2023

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I have always loved this problem with the surprising result. It's a really interesting way to talk about the idiosyncrasies of working with averages. 
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https://twitter.com/howie_hua/status/1667550074736611335

New TikTok video: If I'm driving 30mph on the 1st lap, how fast do I need to travel on the 2nd lap to have an overall average speed of 60mph?

This answer may surprise you! pic.twitter.com/tIdKJIduzq

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) June 10, 2023

I'm not gonna lie, even though I have known about the geometric mean I never really looked into when it should be used. This makes sense.
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https://twitter.com/howie_hua/status/1669117188974993408

New TikTok video: When would we use the geometric mean instead of the arithmetic mean in real life?? pic.twitter.com/7XlFSJVVqh

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) June 14, 2023

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Here is week #2 for #MathPhoto23
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https://twitter.com/heidi_schnabel/status/1666385021253431296

Welcome to Week 2 of #MathPhoto23! Where do you see a #dozen? You might see a collection or array of twelve objects, a baker’s dozen, a half-gross or even a gross. Take photos & share to Twitter using hashtags #MathPhoto23 and #dozen. #MTBoS #ITeachMath pic.twitter.com/KwmsGzK80e

— YellowBox (@heidi_schnabel) June 7, 2023

And now in a more timely manor, week #3 for #MathPhoto23
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https://twitter.com/KathrynMackie3/status/1669308006637490177

Welcome to Week 3 of #MathPhoto23! This week, look for images that show #area as a composite shape. Look for shapes made from one or more simple polygons or circles. Take photos & share to Twitter using hashtags #MathPhoto23 and #area. #MTBoS #ITeachMath" pic.twitter.com/fsKkVDBMHE

— Kathryn Mackie (@KathrynMackie3) June 15, 2023

Math Links for Week Ending June 9th, 2023

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I like it when teachers are willing to try interesting things with assessment. Years ago, I saw a video from Leah Alcala using a method called "My Favourite No". Now she uses some similar techniques to actually do some assessing.
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https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/math-test-grading-tips

I love Leah Alcala's alternative method for grading tests. She found that when she put a grade on it, "kids would look at their grade, decide whether they were good at math or not, and put the test away." Here's her method: https://t.co/fYEcBQvg9I #iteachmath #MTBoS pic.twitter.com/LqattGXwVc

— Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky) June 3, 2023

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I've always been a fan of Tarsia puzzles (here are a few that I've made). Partly because it's a nice self checking way for students to practice math and partly because the software is free (as long as you have a PC) 
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https://mathequalslove.net/evaluating-trig-functions-tarsia-puzzle/

New Free Resource:

Evaluating Trig Functions Tarsia Puzzle (available to download in both degrees and radians!) https://t.co/IFZmZjUkRV #mtbos #iteachmath #precalchat #precalcchat #iteachtrig pic.twitter.com/OjjAJQOOQ7

— Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove) June 1, 2023

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It's time to take some stats about how many 3 point shots are made in the NBA change and visualize it (with the help of @3Blue1Brown)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5c3duQQ1w

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It's time for #MathPhoto23. Let's go
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https://twitter.com/TheErickLee/status/1664237550859321345

It's time to kick off #MathPhoto23! During week 1, look for #nine to mark the ninth year of the math photo challenge. Where do you see nine as a shape, quantity or numeral? Take photos and post to Twitter using the hashtags #MathPhoto23 and #nine. #MTBoS #ITeachMath pic.twitter.com/VNNRwyWutL

— Erick Lee HRCE Math (@TheErickLee) June 1, 2023

Math Links for Week Ending Jun. 2nd, 2023

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If you've ever read Eugenia Cheng's writings or seen her speak then you know that she is a big advocate for the fact that everyone can do math. In this article she previews her new book "Is Math Real?". I think the issue that we have in society can be summed up here: "The "Bad" trope also provides people with an easy reason to give up, and the education system concurs by writing them off as fundamentally unsuited"
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https://guardian.pressreader.com/article/282080576204967

Here's my article from yesterday's Guardian magazine previewing my new book. At the end I also recommend wonderful and important books by @joboaler, @ginarippon1
and @mathyawphttps://t.co/9GwfsZ2QVy

— Dr Eugenia Cheng --no advice please-- (@DrEugeniaCheng) May 28, 2023

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More on that new aperiodic tiling pattern
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https://twitter.com/cs_kaplan/status/1663344020192387073

New shape just dropped! It turns out that the one shape in our old paper that tiled periodically (known as Tile(1,1) there) can be modified to tile aperiodically *without reflections*. More info at https://t.co/pcCdPrwxUk, full thread at https://t.co/CNTekmPT3a

— Craig S. Kaplan (@cs_kaplan) May 30, 2023

Fun geometry properties with the new Desmos Geometry beta
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https://twitter.com/MathTechCoach/status/1662909949821763584

Enjoy this hinged dissection of a pentagon that suggests a pythagorean threorem pwow. Created in @Desmos https://t.co/9B5MMvjZ89 pic.twitter.com/8F5TcyEane

— Steve Phelps (@MathTechCoach) May 28, 2023

Are you wondering how you might use ChatGPT in your Math classes? Here are some ideas. Thanks to @KatMPet for this one

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https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-chatgpt-plan-high-school-math-lessons

“AI provides math teachers with the means to answer every teacher’s favorite question: ‘When am I ever going to need this?’,” @MooreThanJustX writes.https://t.co/5En6DEJvbP

— edutopia (@edutopia) June 2, 2023

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Make sure you look at the thread for the whole analogy if you are teaching confidence intervals
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https://twitter.com/kareem_carr/status/1662102939144687617

This is actually how "confidence intervals" work in statistics. I'm being 100% serious. Read on. This is a really fun concept.pic.twitter.com/apXLGQjvXO

— Kareem Carr | Data Scientist | 📊📈📚 (@kareem_carr) May 26, 2023

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I don't think this is exactly combinatorics but it certainly is connected
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https://twitter.com/ruuddotorg/status/1662587235794038785

The 273 distinct ways to connect 6 points with 5 straight non-crossing lines. pic.twitter.com/Qi5FVrF2zl

— ruud de rooij (@ruuddotorg) May 27, 2023