Math Links for Week Ending Nov. 21st, 2025

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Very cool new Polypad feature making it possible to assign a new Amplify Classroom (Formally Desmos Classroom) activity.
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https://service.amplify.com/article/amplify-classroom-using-polypad-in-activity-builder

Exciting Polypad update! Educators can now create and assign an @amplifyeducation.bsky.social activity directly from a saved Polypad. Learn more at polypad.amplify.com/p#help-whats-new

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— David Poras (@davidporas.bsky.social) November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM

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What a great idea to infuse literacy in your math class
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://bsky.app/profile/jedediyah.com/post/3m663bgtx7c2t

Shared a Thanksgiving gift with my data science students today! I spend a couple months collecting used copies. Next month we will read chapter 3 Arms Race and reflect on feedback systems and the susceptibility and sensitivity of data models to manipulation.

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— Jed (@jedediyah.com) November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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Are you looking for something to do to have your kids practice with calculations including powers? How about this?
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1990126409168142536

What digit is in the ones place when we evaluate 67⁴¹? pic.twitter.com/CQs5VivHNT

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) November 16, 2025

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The most common 4 digit PIN numbers, visualized
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/most-common-pin-codes/

WARNING! This image may trigger PINSecurity. From an analysis of 3.4m PIN codes leaked from several data breaches informationisbeautiful.net/visualizatio...

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— Information is Beautiful (@infobeautiful.bsky.social) November 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM

Math Links for Week Ending Nov 14th, 2025

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Years ago I wrote about using Plickers (here) and so it was neat to see it come up. It's an almost no-tech way to do instant surveys in class.
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https://wecdsbit.blogspot.com/2014/11/plickers-free-clicker-app-with-almost.html

I wrote a blog post about Plickers over 10 years ago. Thanks for the reminder: wecdsbit.blogspot.com/2014/11/plic...

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— DavidPetro314 (@davidpetro314.bsky.social) November 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM

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I love a good and practical combinatorics problem
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://robertkaplinsky.com/work/how-many-soda-combinations-are-there-on-a-coke-freestyle/

Coke Freestyle machines allow you to take soft drinks and add up to 14 flavors to them. What strategies might your students use to determine how many soda combinations there are on a Coca-Cola Freestyle? robertkaplinsky.com/work/ho...

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— Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky.com) November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM

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The normal distribution as performance art
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1988846789542441288

You can literally see the normal distribution pic.twitter.com/WdHpAD3TCE

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 13, 2025

A good starter for your class when talking about numbers or patterns
Curriculum Tags; Gr7, Gr8, MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1988740091372871929

Can you find 1,000 in this grid?

This is one of my favorite mathematical tasks that I give to students. pic.twitter.com/roNjuEnEE9

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) November 12, 2025

I have always liked this falacy
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1987539561405428139

Why can't we just say 0/0=1?

I showed one way why this would break math. What's another way? pic.twitter.com/ctsm28fBjm

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) November 9, 2025

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Who doesn't love a taxicab number?
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https://x.com/PhysInHistory/status/1988616819977154726

You are a math geek if you know what this number is ✍️ pic.twitter.com/LXcEMPFCql

— Physics In History (@PhysInHistory) November 12, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Nov 7th, 2025

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I have definitely experienced frustration from students when I don't answer their questions directly "Sir, when are you actually going to teach us?".
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https://robertkaplinsky.com/one-way-get-students-persevere/

Do your students ever get frustrated when you don't help them as much as they'd like? Here's what I tell them to appreciate what I'm doing for them.https://t.co/mewWggLbTM pic.twitter.com/dVywtjKL8T

— Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky) November 3, 2025

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Some classic NCTM calendar problems
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https://karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/november-calendar-problems-3/

November is here, and so is the next Calendar of problems! Enjoy these with your students or for yourself, share your thinking here or on the post. #MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #MathSky #RecreationalMath #MathsToday karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/n...

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— Karen Campe (@karencampe.bsky.social) November 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM

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The latest OAMEtalks podcast
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https://talks.oame.on.ca/season-8

[New Podcast] This episode features Stacey Jacobs previewing their Nov 12th @oamecounts.bsky.social members only webinar "Empowering Math Learners: Executive Function Strategies to Support Math Learning". More info: talks.oame.on.ca/season-8 #MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath

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— DavidPetro314 (@davidpetro314.bsky.social) November 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Math class is not a race
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8, MTH1W

https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1984623920608395686

Hot take but I always see videos of the butterfly method go viral but I would *never* teach this method and here's why. pic.twitter.com/hJplB1Tzu4

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) November 1, 2025

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There is data about everything :-)
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://bsky.app/profile/infobeautiful.bsky.social/post/3m4yr7lqxot2p

Dude, bro, buddy, fella by Quartz @qz qz.com/316906/the-d...

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— Information is Beautiful (@infobeautiful.bsky.social) November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Math Links for Week Ending Oct 31st, 2025

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I always appreciate @BenOrlin's dry humour and mathematical prowess. In this case he suggests the 10 best triangles of the 2st century 
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https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/2025/10/14/10-best-triangles-of-the-21st-century-so-far/

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Just a bit of math and poetry with this blog
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https://poetrywithmathematics.blogspot.com/2025/10/can-math-be-funny.html

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This could be a great application of integers
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8, MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1983300047069688334

Did you know you can subtract left to right? 😱 pic.twitter.com/DkOE27dnHM

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 28, 2025

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Classic math joke for Halloween
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1982895725953593773

Wear this on Halloween to scare your math teachers pic.twitter.com/J5Oud4QgPx

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 27, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Oct 24th, 2025

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Student voice is so important in math class
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPvpfOl-lIw

NCTM 2025 in Atlanta was inspiring! Please watch the IGNITE talk by my mentor, Dr. Dawn Pilotti on how to fix Mathematics education for students with learning differences. youtu.be/YPvpfOl-lIw #iTeachMath ♾️ #MTBoS #EduSky #MathSky

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— emmalalas.bsky.social (@emmalalas.bsky.social) October 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM

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I never miss a chance to share this article "Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say"
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https://hybridalgebra.pbworks.com/f/Never+Say+Anything+a+Kid+Can+Say.pdf

I love this timeless article from Steven C. Reinhart about teacher moves in the math classroom that help get kids doing more of the communicating (instead of the teacher). One of my absolute favorites: https://t.co/iqnKI70LSg pic.twitter.com/mie8FyPR7T

— Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky) October 18, 2025

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Fooling around with factorials? Try this
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1979920355134189757

Which is larger: 100!×100! or 99!×101! ? pic.twitter.com/TaEzaZusiz

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 19, 2025

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I would give this as a bonus question where they would have to explain both the calculus portion and the relationship portion :-)
Curriculum Tags: MCV4U
https://x.com/mathladyhazel/status/1981173929764147381

This calculus joke 😂 pic.twitter.com/mQ6wO0QeQz

— Math Lady Hazel 🇦🇷 (@mathladyhazel) October 23, 2025

A mash up of thinking classrooms and math therapy
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https://x.com/TheMathGuru/status/1978139136121860298

From my presentation w @pgliljedahl at @MathEdLeaders - we are all better together 🧡🩷 https://t.co/BeMHpYcfZE

— vanessa vakharia (@TheMathGuru) October 14, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Oct 17th, 2025

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I'm always happy to find something I've done that matches so well with something Howie has talked about
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8, MTH1W
https://engaging-math.blogspot.com/2017/01/equation-strips.html

This is great from @howiehua.bsky.social I have always called these "equation strips" but definitely love them for solving 1 and 2 step equations. Here are some resources I've put together engaging-math.blogspot.com/2017/01/equa... #MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath

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— DavidPetro314 (@davidpetro314.bsky.social) October 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM

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Who doesn't want non routine problems? Here are 20 non routine quadratic problems from @benjamindickman.bsky.social

Curriculum Tags: MPM2D, MCR3U
https://www.desmos.com/calculator/dym2zkrvcm




If you focus on vocabulary and equity in your math class, you might want to look at some of the tips in this post:
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https://mathsational.blogspot.com/2025/10/bridging-gap-building-math-confidence.html

📢 New on the blog: “Bridging the Gap: Building Math Confidence Through Equity and Vocabulary” 💬✨ Empower student agency, promote rich vocab, and boost confidence. Read it now: mathsational.blogspot.com/2025/10/bridging-gap-building-math-confidence.html #MTBoS #iTeachMath

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— Jennifer Abel (@abeljennifer.bsky.social) October 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Looking for some good math discussion? Why not try #ElmeMathChat?
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https://bsky.app/hashtag/ElemMathChat

Don’t miss #ElemMathChat Join us Oct 23 when Sue Looney @looneymath.bsky.social will lead us in ‘Explore “Geometric learning in the early grades.” #ElemMathChat ⏰ 9–10pm ET | 8–9pm CT #MathEd #ITeachMath #MTBoS

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— Melynee Naegele (@mnmmath.bsky.social) October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM

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This is a good non standard problem dealing with area of a circle
Curriculum Tags: Gr8, MTH1W
https://bsky.app/profile/howiehua.bsky.social/post/3m2weyj32jc2i

Is the 6" or 7" slice of pizza the better deal?

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— Howie Hua (@howiehua.bsky.social) October 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM

I like the way that Howie describes the solution (including the caveats)
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1978579828770033685

What is the probability of getting a "Select all that apply" question correct just by guessing? pic.twitter.com/oYVRL32wMt

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 15, 2025

I like when Howie makes videos talking about simple mathematical ideas
Curriculum Tags: MPM2D, MCR3U, MCF3M, MBF3C
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1979320729196990802

Introduction to using zero product property to factor quadratic equations pic.twitter.com/DFwOlyGFdP

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 17, 2025

I love revealing this concept to students (and teachers)

Curriculum Tags: MPM2D, MCR3U, MCF3M, MBF3C
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1978959341156803015

Did you know completing the square literally means to complete the square? I didn't when I was in high school and that would've made it so much easier. pic.twitter.com/6ZJiH1eErK

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 16, 2025

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A nice visualization of functions
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https://x.com/Ganeshuor/status/1979133946127618308

Mathematics may appear harsh in the beginning, but as you discover its inner beauty, it becomes a source of endless joy. pic.twitter.com/wK3lYKJEzw

— Ganesh Kumar (@Ganeshuor) October 17, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Oct 10th, 2025

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I know that there have been many secondary teachers waiting for this set of problems. Here's a sample
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https://x.com/pgliljedahl/status/1976088834212515884

Here's a sneak peek to Task 30: Graphing Linear Equations! https://t.co/gJhlhhJwnb

— Peter Liljedahl (@pgliljedahl) October 9, 2025

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The Visual Patterns website has been around for a while but 500 patterns is still impressive
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https://x.com/fawnpnguyen/status/1975287062980141411

We now officially have 500 visual patterns! 🎉

Christophe from France just shared SIX wonderful building-brick patterns he discovered while playing with his daughter. 💕

Check out visual patterns #495-500: https://t.co/hobByX78Su pic.twitter.com/drwRrFh7Ki

— Fawn Nguyen (@fawnpnguyen) October 6, 2025

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If your students are learning about squares of numbers, this might be the kernel for an interesting activity about creating any odd number with the difference of squares
Curriculum Tags: Gr8, MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1975570637109518668

Fun mental math trick: All odd numbers can be written as the difference of two consecutive square numbers. Here's how we can do this mentally. pic.twitter.com/MDeJ5vnbxj

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 7, 2025

Is he right? Have your students test it out
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1976032229643141302

Don't roast me if I am wrong but I THINK I found a new way of finding the harmonic mean???

I couldn't find any source explaining it like this, but even if it isn't new, I think it's a good way of explaining what the harmonic mean wants. pic.twitter.com/K2kMWGbirg

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 8, 2025

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Math is everywhere
Curriculum Tags: MCV4U
https://x.com/pickover/status/1973775091617153511

Mathematics. Tattoos. (Image circulating widely on the Web.) pic.twitter.com/qmDHStoy6I

— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) October 2, 2025

I have always liked this fallacy based on dividing by zero
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https://x.com/pickover/status/1976105777799770232

Mathematics.

At bottom, we conclude that "2 = 1". pic.twitter.com/aEEkKWL8Hw

— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) October 9, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Oct 3, 2025

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As someone who has ADHD, it was interesting to interview a kindred spirit about his own journey and how he uses it in class
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https://talks.oame.on.ca/season-8

[New Podcast] This episode features Chad Harris previewing their Oct 8th @OAMEcounts members only webinar "Wait, what was I learning? Shedding light on Neurodivergent Experiences in the Classroom". More info: https://t.co/FNER2hKfFF #MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath pic.twitter.com/quwV0B6lQA

— OAMEtalks (@OAMEtalks) October 3, 2025

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Some historical geometry for you
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https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-math-revives-geometrys-oldest-problems-20250926/

www.quantamagazine.org/new-math-rev... New Math Revives Geometry’s Oldest Problems. Using a relatively young theory, a team of mathematicians has started to answer questions whose roots lie at the very beginning of mathematics. #math #maths #geometry #enumerativegeometry #mathsky #iteachmath #MTBoS

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— Dawn Del Vecchio (@dawndelvecchio.bsky.social) September 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Some more classic calendar problems
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https://karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/october-calendar-problems-3/

October is here & so is the next month's #ProblemSolving calendar! Share your thinking (& your students' thinking) here or on the post. #MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #RecreationalMath #MathsToday karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/o...

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— Karen Campe (@karencampe.bsky.social) October 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM

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Some algebra, some factoring, nice
Curriculum Tags:MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1973882582996824123

If chicken nuggets only came in boxes of 6 and 7, what's the largest order not possible? pic.twitter.com/TDVVNgZD29

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 2, 2025

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This is just your average math joke
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1974217785669472351

Mean Girls but it's a movie about Cady learning the different types of mean. pic.twitter.com/Z7CEaIZ8Sm

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) October 3, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Sept 26, 2025

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Who doesn't like a bit of math and art. Here are a bunch of sites where you can purchase some mathematical art. From T-shirts to posters to sculptures. 
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https://www.diffgeom.org/misc/math_shops.html

Although my online shop Differential Geometry is a primary source of income, I maintain (on a static html site) a list of other creators' mathematical online shops: www.diffgeom.org/misc/math_sh... I hope you will browse and support us all! #MathSky #MathArt #ITeachmath #SmallBusiness

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— Original Math Designs (@diffgeom.com) September 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM

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It's funny because it's true
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https://theonion.com/majority-of-americans-never-use-physical-education-afte-1819570362/

I love The Onion's parody of the often heard "When will I ever use this?" comment but applied to physical education: https://t.co/nh4AsQuYrJ pic.twitter.com/mOuCp1oUMR

— Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky) September 20, 2025

I never miss a chance to promote Slow Reveal Graphs
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-graphs-promote-data-literacy-elementary-school

By revealing graphs piece by piece, teachers can build student curiosity and guide them to more effectively make sense of data! 📊 #DataLiteracy #EduSky #MathSky

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— Edutopia (@edutopia.org) September 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM

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I like being able to visualize something that you never thought you could
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W, MPM2D
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1969764417563967740

Did you know that we can visually see why sqrt(40)=2sqrt(10)? Let's see how we can visualize rewriting square roots! pic.twitter.com/WHHcV4obkL

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 21, 2025

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Calculus humour
Curriculum Tags: MCV4U
https://x.com/pickover/status/1969477890753331220

Suzy, studying math, warps reality. Math joke for cats. pic.twitter.com/v9UQhWPv9Q

— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) September 20, 2025

Math Links for Week Ending Sept 19th, 2025

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I always like to highlight other compilations of resources 
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https://www.resourceaholic.com/2025/09/5-maths-gems-192.html

New! My 192nd gems post. Ideas, updates and resources for maths teachers. 💎https://t.co/tY0izsANzd

Hat tips will follow on Bluesky.#mathsgems #mathschat #teammaths #mathscpdchat #mathstlp pic.twitter.com/PraThyu47s

— Jo Morgan (@mathsjem) September 13, 2025

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I'm all for tricking students into learning :-)
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/14-exceptionally-fun-math-games-for-middle-and-high-school

Your middle and high school students might actually forget they’re learning. These rigorous math games get students thinking deeply about mathematical concepts—and loving every minute of it! 🎉 #MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky

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— Edutopia (@edutopia.org) September 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM

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Anytime you can visualize something that is abstract then it's a good thing.
Curriculum Tags: MHF4U
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1969156757969646077

Drawing can help make polynomial division easier! pic.twitter.com/daopCIM8wb

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 19, 2025

This would be a good prompt for a discussion on number sense
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1968814676700959175

Applying the divisibility rule of 9 feels like a superpower pic.twitter.com/dA8nNlqMLy

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 18, 2025

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I love the imbedded rectangles
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https://bsky.app/profile/murrayh83.bsky.social/post/3lz4y5znjnc2q

Pattern block play! #21CenturyPB #iTeachMath

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— Hana Murray (@murrayh83.bsky.social) September 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Math Links for Week Ending Sept 12, 2025

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This is a super fun prompt. My first saved graph was from May 2, 2012
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https://bsky.app/profile/mrcorleymath.bsky.social/post/3lyks7kcmek2a

This could be fun! Inspired by Jed's post, find your OLDEST saved graph in @desmos.com and share it! #mtbos #iteachmath

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— Nick Corley (@mrcorleymath.bsky.social) September 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM

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I never say no to new stats resources
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
https://mathsweek.scot/schools/learning-resources/stats-in-the-wild

We would love to hear your thoughts on our new set of maths teaching resources, developed in partnership with @mathsweek.scot Please share widely! #ITeachMaths #ITeachMath #MTBoS @scotstemambassador.bsky.social @royalstatsoc.bsky.social

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— Darren Macey (@darrenmacey.bsky.social) September 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM

I like to use the word "tinker" but @NatBanting talks about the nature of playing with a problem
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https://natbanting.com/play-with-your-problems/

I wrote a new post yesterday: natbanting.com/play-with-yo... It’s about the benefits of teachers tinkering with the problems/prompts we offer students. (And, tangentially, about the benefits of conference spaces where we are given license to do so) #iteachmath

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— Nat Banting (@natbanting.bsky.social) September 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM

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A nice strategy for comparing fractions
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8, MTH1W
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1965934153943363706

Fraction comparison strategy: Same parts away from the whole pic.twitter.com/747SUsx9Tw

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 11, 2025

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Fun with tiling
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https://bsky.app/profile/maria-naturalmath.bsky.social/post/3lxkzkilwmk2y

Organic-looking curves made out of simple polygons? My jam! #iTeachMath #MathSky

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— Maria D. at Natural Math (@maria-naturalmath.bsky.social) August 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Math Links for Week Ending Sept. 5th, 2025

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We are starting our 8th season of OAMEtalks. Webinars for our OAME members but the first one is always free. That's Jamie Mitchell talking about Hacking Assessment with AI. Register now for the webinar on Sept 10th and listen to the podcast preview now. 
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https://talks.oame.on.ca/season-8

Season 8 of @OAMEcounts OAMEtalks is live at https://t.co/0Tk5NbHctV

This season has speakers from #OAME2025https://t.co/FNER2hKfFF featuring@realJ_Mitchell Chad Harris @TheMathGuru @mrsstaceyj @CharalSonya @rosemortillaro @MsNicolePeckham #MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath pic.twitter.com/atSH5vD3u8

— OAMEtalks (@OAMEtalks) September 1, 2025

[New Podcast] This episode features @realJ_Mitchell
previewing their Sept 10th @OAMEcounts free webinar "Hacking Assessment in the AI Age". More info:https://t.co/FNER2hKfFF #mathchat #MTBoS #iTeachMath pic.twitter.com/bXXRMjSysU

— OAMEtalks (@OAMEtalks) September 3, 2025

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@MathyCathy gives us some sobering thoughts and advice about the recent change from Desmos to Amplify 
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https://www.mathycathy.com/blog/2025/08/amplify-classroom-%E2%89%A0-desmos-classroom/

Are you a teacher planning to use @Amplify Classroom with students during SY 25-26?
Here's some advice to consider! #iteachmath
Amplify Classroom ≠ Desmos Classroom https://t.co/ApMoYxHcNv

— Cathy Yenca (@mathycathy) August 16, 2025

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This makes the dividing algorithm make sense 
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1963011782483787947

How do we do this "new" way of dividing? pic.twitter.com/wGsv6Fg0O1

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 2, 2025

I never shy away a visual for multiplication
Curriculum Tags: Gr7
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1962184847277068773

If you want to be better with multiplication, think about rectangles. Here's what I mean: pic.twitter.com/ubpmQt6Hql

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) August 31, 2025

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A nice simple relationship that seems too good to be true
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8
https://x.com/abakcus/status/1963704620162920862

Three squares on the left, two on the right.
Perfect balance. ⚖️

10² + 11² + 12² = 13² + 14² pic.twitter.com/fHktRDbdPF

— Abakcus (@abakcus) September 4, 2025

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.
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
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?"
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
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
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
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
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
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
Curriculum Tags: MDM4U
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 
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
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
Curriculum Tags: MTH1W
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