Math Links for Week Ending Sept 20th, 2024

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I think that no matter what level you teach at (or were a student at) this happens. Whether it is the idea of feeling dumb (as a student) or assuming the students know more than they do (as a teacher). As students we have probably all felt this (though maybe at different times in our time as students. 
Curriculum Tags: All
https://mathforlove.com/2024/09/the-centrality-of-stupidity-in-mathematics/

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There are so many graphs to choose from on Slow Reveal Graphs, but I like to highlight ones that might resonate with students
Curriculum Tags: Gr7, Gr8, MDM4U
https://slowrevealgraphs.com/2024/08/21/inflation-across-fast-food-chains-from-2014-to-2024/

It's definitely worthwhile for your students who are looking for a challenge to participate in the CEMC math contests
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https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/csimc

Educators! Looking to challenge your students’ math skills? Join the Canadian Senior & Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC)! 📚

Grades 9-12 & CÉGEP students can test their problem-solving prowess. Order now! #MathContest
https://t.co/hgae1vNxqN pic.twitter.com/PoeNkkqAhn

— CEMC (@UWaterlooCEMC) September 20, 2024

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Though I'm not a big fan of "keep, change, flip" I always appreciate how @Howie_Hua uses first principles to explain why it works
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https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1836928878486618372

The property a×1=a seems so basic but believe it or not, it helps explain why "keep change flip" works. Here's how: pic.twitter.com/FIIioXy67h

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 20, 2024

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Makes sense to me :-)
Curriculum Tags: Gr8
https://x.com/howie_hua/status/1836573933421854907

Complimentary angles pic.twitter.com/DA0Tjj9q5N

— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) September 19, 2024