Math

Trundle the Circumference

In this project, students can create a trundle wheel out of cardboard, and then, with a little quick coding, they can start to use it to measure distances. The Micro:bit can act both as a rotations counter and also perform the student-coded calculation for distance trundled.

Probability

Students can employ their understanding of probability to code a game controller. The device might be programmed to show one of six colors after being shaken, and students must calculate the probability of each color. The board game they design can then utilize the fact that some colors are less likely than others.

Sort Of

This MakeCode Arcade coding environment lets you create or modify games for retro hand-held devices. Code with blocks or JavaScript, and use math concepts to inform game design. Here, selection, heap, and bubble sorts compete for algorithmic dominance.

Area, Volume

These paper shapes help animate area and volume.

Touching Math

The following videos explore Codeblocks, a blocks-based coding environment that lets you fabricate 2D and 3D designs. Wouldn't it be neat for students to illustrate mathematical concepts in physical objects they create?