Math Links for Week Ending Aug 7, 2026

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Normally we see classic NCTM Calendar problems from @KarenCampe but something slightly different this month with "Palette of Problems"
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https://karendcampe.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/august-calendar-problems-3/

The #ProblemSolving Calendar is back! (sort of). Check out the August Palette of Problems to set the stage in math class this school year. #MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #RecreationalMath #MathSky #MathsToday karendcampe.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/a...

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— Karen Campe (@karencampe.bsky.social) August 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM

Resource Links

More shared resources 
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https://www.resourceaholic.com/2026/08/5-maths-gems-201.html

New! My 201st gems post. Ideas, updates and resources for maths teachers. 💎 www.resourceaholic.com/2026/08/5-ma... #mathstoday #ukmathschat #alevelmaths

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— Jo Morgan (@mathsjem.bsky.social) August 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM

Video Links

Math is everywhere, but, yeah, this is cool
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https://x.com/pickover/status/2085419972830896350

→ Math, Geometry, Ingenuity.

→ Alternative to complex robotic arms for reorienting products.

Credit: I didn’t upload this video to 𝕏. I’m pointing to a video residing in the 𝕏 stream of “Advanced humanoid forum”, 𝕏 ID “CobotUli” (Aug 5, 2026). pic.twitter.com/F5S9K5J0cT

— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) August 6, 2026

Image Links

A catenary is often mistaken for a parabola. 
Curriculum Tags: MPM2D, MCR3U, MCF3M, MBF3C
https://x.com/pickover/status/2083372449224065419

Our beautiful mathematical universe.

A chain hanging from points forms a "Catenary Curve." https://t.co/UPJgegOJYB pic.twitter.com/2bVEoBBfC6

— Cliff Pickover (@pickover) August 1, 2026