Math Links for Week Ending Aug 29, 2025

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Some resources for teachers in the GTA but this list is useful for any teacher
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https://bsky.app/profile/calarmstrong.bsky.social/post/3lxf6z4dxbc2v
https://bsky.app/profile/calarmstrong.bsky.social/post/3lxf5whojwc2v

"Teacher as artisan" @ "Count Me In" from @UofTMath #onted #mtbos HT @OAMElearns #mathed

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— Cal Armstrong (@calarmstrong.bsky.social) August 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM

#onted #mtbos folks Lots of options for outreach from @UofT Math Dept. Check out ways for you and your students to grow! HT @OAMElearns #mathed

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— Cal Armstrong (@calarmstrong.bsky.social) August 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM

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Having students actually write about topics in math class can be useful
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/short-writing-task-elementary-math

Check out 3 focused writing activities that can help students build confidence in their math skills *and* bond with their classmates! 👀 #MathSky #ITeachMath #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky

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— Edutopia (@edutopia.org) August 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM

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Mathematical dates are always fun
Curriculum Tags: Gr8, MTH1W, MFM2P, MPM2D
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1960814706639454458

We are a month away from one of the coolest mathematical dates of our lifetime! pic.twitter.com/HEGHBwGomC

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) August 27, 2025

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Every math teacher needs this cup
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https://bsky.app/profile/lindsaykittens.bsky.social/post/3lx3tku6nes2z

I’m making the change from primary teaching to secondary maths. Any recommendations of maths teachers to follow would be welcome. Thank you. #maths #newdirection

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— Lindsay Kittens (@lindsaykittens.bsky.social) August 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Math Links for Week Ending Aug 22, 2025

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I like problems like this because they seem very complex (or at least using brute force might be difficult) but with they can be solved with elegant simplification.
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https://x.com/pickover/status/1957992246025810135

Mathematics, Factorials, Mystery. pic.twitter.com/V9NFhPjDTD

— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) August 20, 2025

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I love the connection of something folksy and something new
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https://samjshah.com/2025/08/19/embroidering-an-aperiodic-tiling/

ACK! Another #MathArt post! I'm on a roll. Mainly because I'm trying to distract myself from the reality that school is starting up soon for me. Here's my embroidered aperiodic tiling. samjshah.com/2025/08/19/e... Instructions from: www.threadedtheorems.com/aperiodic-ti... #MTBoS

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— samjshah.bsky.social (@samjshah.bsky.social) August 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM

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This could be a good math starter
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https://bsky.app/profile/howiehua.bsky.social/post/3lwjl5yogrk25

A fun math magic trick and why it works:

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— Howie Hua (@howiehua.bsky.social) August 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM

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Finally an answer to the question "where will we need this?"
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https://bsky.app/profile/curiouspolymath.bsky.social/post/3lww77gtiis24

#mathsky

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— Pete Wung The Curious Polymath (@curiouspolymath.bsky.social) August 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM

I also wonder where they came up with those numbers. Looks like a graphing activity if you ask me. Linear regression to the rescue.
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W, MDM4U, MAP4C
https://x.com/bobloch/status/1958339726085427516

As a math teacher, I'm intrigued by the pricing model for 50/50 tickets by the @Twins #iteachmath pic.twitter.com/8VntHj8CJf

— Bob Lochel (@bobloch) August 21, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Aug. 15th, 2025

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I don't know how important it is to determine this. However, these seem like good criteria
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/being-good-math-elementary-students

“Our students bring a wide range of skills to the classroom. That’s why we need to create spaces where every learner is seen as a capable mathematician.” ➗✨ #MathSky #ITeachMath #ElementaryTeacher

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— Edutopia (@edutopia.org) August 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM

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This could be the job of some dynamic geometry software or a nice coding project
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https://x.com/jamestanton/status/1955897428923548026

For each point inside a 3-4-5 right triangle, measure the three distances a, b, c shown and compute the sum a+b+c.
For which point is this sum largest?
For which point smallest?
Describe the locus of points with a+b+c=3. pic.twitter.com/KTgNkCu7Tw

— James Tanton (@jamestanton) August 14, 2025

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Some dynamic geometric math art
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https://x.com/jcponcemath/status/1956221664401973433

:) #mathart pic.twitter.com/NT6xknHbSU

— ∞ 𝕁uan ℂarlos (@jcponcemath) August 15, 2025

Algebra to the rescue (when it comes to explaining math tricks
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1955301058286326255

If we subtract all the digits from any number, we will always get a multiple of 9. Let's see why! pic.twitter.com/O1kujPyjrf

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) August 12, 2025

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This might capture the attention of a certain type of kid
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https://bsky.app/profile/curiouspolymath.bsky.social/post/3lwgxsbw5as27

#mathsky

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— Pete Wung The Curious Polymath (@curiouspolymath.bsky.social) August 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM

A good math starter
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https://bsky.app/profile/howiehua.bsky.social/post/3lwf6vygwec2g

I saw this math question on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. Would you win $125,000? What would your strategy be?

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— Howie Hua (@howiehua.bsky.social) August 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM

A good example of the effects of an outlier
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https://bsky.app/profile/mathowitz.bsky.social/post/3lwbvmxmvqs2o

A great example of how easily numbers can be manipulated to make a point. The average run differential in the NL West is -40. 4 out of 5 teams have a positive run differential. The power of an outlier. #mtbos

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— Carl (@mathowitz.bsky.social) August 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM

Who doesn't like a good set of foodie data
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://x.com/infobeautiful/status/1956006027297435880

World's favourite cuisines. 25,000 people in 24 countries were asked which nation's food they preferred. Interesting results 🍕 via @yougov pic.twitter.com/qNobI5xFic

— Information is Beautiful (@infobeautiful) August 14, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Aug 8th, 2025

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I continue to be greatful when teachers add resources to the world on the regular. Whether they be new or retro
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https://karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/08/01/august-calendar-problems-2/
https://www.resourceaholic.com/2025/08/5-maths-gems-191.html

August is here and so is the Calendar of Problems!
Back to school is soon (or now) so do some #ProblemSolving yourself or w/students.
Share your thinking here or on the post. #iTeachMath #MTBoS #T3Learnshttps://t.co/RFcpfNeq70

— Karen Campe (@KarenCampe) August 2, 2025

New! My 191st gems post. Ideas, resources and updates for maths teachers. 💎 www.resourceaholic.com/2025/08/5-ma... Hat tips to follow. #mathstoday #ukmathschat

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— Jo Morgan (@mathsjem.bsky.social) August 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM

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There is more than just Slow Reveal Graphs on @JennaLaib's site. Check out this post 
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https://slowrevealgraphs.com/2025/08/02/blog-digging-into-data-sources/

New #SlowRevealGraph Blog Post:
Digging Into Data Sources
A few years ago, I started citing not just the source of the graph, but the source of the data behind it. I explain why that's important, and how it can change our interpretation.https://t.co/tRtMlmTxu5

— Jenna Laib (@jennalaib) August 2, 2025

This could be handy when talking about types of numbes 
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https://mathequalslove.net/prime-numbers-chart-1-3000/

Prime Numbers Chart 1-3000 mathequalslove.net/prime-number... #mtbos #iteachmath #mathsky #edusky

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— Sarah Carter (@mathequalslove.bsky.social) August 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Creating a culture of learning in our classes is so important
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/students-experts-math-class

Excited to share my recent article published on @edutopia.org! It doesn't take much to start to shift practice towards a more shared culture of teaching and learning in our math classrooms. #MTBOS #elemmathchat #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky www.edutopia.org/article/stud...

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— Louisa Connaughton (@lpconnaughton.bsky.social) August 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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I'm sure I'm not the only one for whom this resonates
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpy-Yut8Jw4

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Make sure that when you ask questions, you are clear what you are asking :-)
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https://x.com/mathladyhazel/status/1948472769177681964

The best math joke about π. 😂 pic.twitter.com/S1hQptcXhp

— Math Lady Hazel 🇦🇷 (@mathladyhazel) July 24, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Aug 1st, 2025

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I have always liked the work that @AndrewStadel does. So it is interesting to hear who he has looked to for guidance
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https://www.andrewstadel.com/blog/mathgiants

New Blog and YouTube post: 5 Math Giants who have Inspired Me. • there's a 6th (most important) BONUS giant. www.andrewstadel.com/blog/mathgia... I hope they inspire you too and I'd love to hear who has inspired you. #iteachmath #mtbos

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— Andrew Stadel (@astadel.bsky.social) July 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM

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I am a fan of BTC but I am not sure that it's a panecea. So I like this honest take on it
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https://fawnnguyen.substack.com/p/permission-to-go-off-script

New post: Permission to Go Off Script Building Thinking Classrooms practices are powerful—but they’re not all-or-nothing fawnnguyen.substack.com/p/permission...

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— Fawn Nguyen (@fawnnguyen.substack.com) July 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Lots of Pythagorean Theorem ideas here
Curriculum Tags: Gr8, MTH1W, MPM2D, MFM2P
https://karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/pythagorean-party/ 

New Blog Post: "Pythagorean Party!" technology activities and visuals to celebrate pythagorean theorem & related concepts. #MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #geometry #MathSky #MathsToday #RecreationalMath karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/p...

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— Karen Campe (@karencampe.bsky.social) July 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM

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I love patterns that can be disected with a little bit of algebra
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W, MFM2P
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1949553347842974001

Why do we always get 37 with this pattern? pic.twitter.com/AoNVWsSqjp

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) July 27, 2025

I like the connection to addition and multiplication to help visualize the associative property
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1949141932003021075

I remember learning about the associative property in school and remembered it was so boring, but it can help us with mental math! pic.twitter.com/n8S6Ga0Fjc

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) July 26, 2025

What a fun unit fraction pattern
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1950580422213283999

Cool fraction pattern: You can write a unit fraction as a sum of two distinct unit fractions, and we can do this mentally! pic.twitter.com/2F2ubIfeO1

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) July 30, 2025

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A good math starter dealing with inequalities
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
https://bsky.app/profile/percybuttons3.bsky.social/post/3lvahi74ogm2k