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This is genuinely exciting news: https://t.co/rDObVErX8C
bbc.co.uk
A lab in Oxfordshire takes a big step towards harnessing the energy source of the stars.
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Codecracking, community and competition: why the word puzzle Wordle has become a new online obsession https://t.co/ARMm8vSpx8 via @ConversationEDU
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The invention of graphs and charts was a much quieter affair than that of the telescope, but these tools have done just as much to change how and what we see.
newyorker.com
Pie charts and scatter plots seem like ordinary tools, but they revolutionized the way we solve problems.
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How modern mathematics emerged from a lost Islamic library https://t.co/m1dhcAbOUU via @BBC_Future
bbc.com
Centuries ago, a prestigious Islamic library brought Arabic numerals to the world. Though the library long since disappeared, its mathematical revolution changed our world.
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November can be a stressful time for grade 12- students take some time to recognize how they're feeling, how they WANT to feel in May 2021 and what actions they can take to bridge the gap
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Without learning to think statistically, we'll never know when people are bending the truth | Paul Goodwin
theguardian.com
Some simple checks can help separate an honest statistic from a falsehood, says author Paul Goodwin
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The derivative of ln(x) is........... @geogebra
https://t.co/s8R8SUoBzg I can provide an interactive file for the derivative of all the functions on this principle(see the end of the video) #geogebra #MTBoS #ITeachMath #math #mathgif #MathEd @MathsMhm
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Service learning during COVID19 - thank you Rebecca H for sharing this with me!
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I wrote up all the ways that I build community and have students engage in virtual math class that don't require webcams. No special apps needed besides Zoom, Google Slides, and Google Jamboard. @howie_hua @MrsParkShine @IllustrateMath #MTBoS #iteachmath
https://t.co/0AMTOiValP
dismantlingmathematics.com
This post follows from my Notice/Feel/Wonder/Act about webcam visibility. 1. Jamboard Opening Circle I’ve used this opening circle on Day 1 with each new group of students. I then use it to s…
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Anyone new to thinking about the influence of algorithms might want to watch this talk of mine from last year: https://t.co/bAkKnVz3as It's light-hearted, but (frustratingly) makes a number of prescient points relevant to the current fiasco.
Well. At least when it comes to ‘disasters waiting to happen’ this Algorithm gets an A* - Impossible problem expecting a magical solution ✅ - Over complicated solution ✅ - In-built bias ✅ - Over-trust in equations ✅ - Total lack of transparency ✅ - No easy way to appeal ✅
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To the Mathematician Eugenia Cheng, There’s No Gap Between Art and Science
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“The boundaries between subjects are really artificial constructs by humans, like the boundaries between colors in a rainbow.”
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Happy #PiApproximationDay! 🥧🎉 Did you know that 22/7 is a really good approximation for π? If you want to be more accurate, you can explore the first 1 MILLION digits on Mathigon. Can you find your phone number or date of birth? https://t.co/hxGHnsy7wy
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G8 math team based an assessment off this photo this year during virtual learning - great variety in student response, approach and explanations !
Like pranks? If you do, then you'll love this lesson on surface area that builds conceptual understanding using nets. https://t.co/TyRlTNzA34
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“You don’t hear adults bragging about not being a reading person, but you do hear them brag about not being a math person,” The myth of being 'bad' at maths https://t.co/uAKUobANQh via @BBC_Worklife
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You’re not destined to be bad at maths. You just may need to tackle your ‘mathephobia’.
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🕒 It's NEW FEATURE O'CLOCK! ✨ Starter Screens! A collection of screens to get your activities started. ✨ New copy and paste for screens. Just grab 'em and go! https://t.co/sRLzlbOPGA
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