Category: Make & Grow

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

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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,

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Q&A: Multiplication and Jo Boaler?

Fractal Valentine Multiplication Explorers

We regularly receive emails with great questions about various approaches to math education. Dr. Maria answers them by email. You can ask your question here. We edit some of the answers to share at this blog. Names and personal details

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Sunflower Bluebird Pi Day 2023

This year, Natural Math is celebrating Pi Day with many math friends around the world. We’ve been partying for weeks! Today, we celebrate at the big event organized by the Junior Academy  of Sciences of Ukraine and the Bluebird Math Circle,

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