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Why does math need to be useful?
Why does math need to be useful?
Mathematicians have been exploring the beauty of mathematics for centuries; the usefulness follows from the awe and wonder.
Hexagons
Hexagons
It's a good day when a chance conversation in the photocopier room reminds me about the missing piece of a puzzle from class, and then I happen upon something by chance that will add to our conversation about the mystery of math. These two videos added to our conversation in calculus class about the strange wonder of a path between four towns placed on the corners of a square.
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Knit Purl
Knit Purl
This article makes me want to teach all my students how to knit and crochet.
Looking for a good puzzle to ponder?
Looking for a good puzzle to ponder?
Take the Ada Lovelace challenge.
Take the Ada Lovelace challenge.
from https://www.theguardian.com/science/series/alex-bellos-monday-puzzle
If you get stuck, sleep on it. Your brain will continue to work on solving the problem while you sleep.
Ada Lovelace puzzle.pdf
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