A Heart That Continually Grows Forever or Infinitely

Nonlinear heart pattern by Sophia

By Sophia Zhanissov (grade 6) and Maria Droujkova Some math activities are so rich in mathematical connections, inspirations, and energy! If mathematical routines were people, Growing Patterns would be a pillar of the community. Growing Patterns routine connects several key ideas in computer science, algebra, geometry, and beyond. Moreover, all that is doable at the pre-algebra […]

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Summer camps with Pomo and Navajo math friends: June 2024 news

Navajo Prep Math Camp 2024 group photo

Hello, math friend! I’m Dr. Maria Droujkova, director of Natural Math and co-president of the Natural Math Alliance. Please write me any time at reach.out@naturalmath.com if you have a question or would like to talk about learning advanced mathematics in kind ways. Our partner Alliance of Indigenous Math Circles organized two summer camps this June. The first […]

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Book Clubs and Community-Responsive Math Circles

Cary Math Circle January 2024

Hello, math friend! I’m Dr. Maria Droujkova, director of Natural Math and co-president of the Natural Math Alliance. Please write any time at reach.out@naturalmath.com if you have a question or would like to talk about learning advanced mathematics in kind ways. Meanwhile, here are some opportunities for learners of all ages to make math together. Geometry and […]

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Spring 2023 at FUNDAPROMAT: Calculus for 5-Year-Olds Materials

Math Trek - Integrals_Time-Lapse Vision

It was my pleasure to present for the wonderful math friends at the Panamanian Foundation for the Promotion of Mathematics (FUNDAPROMAT). Their mission is to change the world’s perception so that one and all can experience mathematics as accessible, relevant and inherently joyous. Check out FUNDAPROMAT events and projects! I presented about making calculus radically accessible. […]

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