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Ethnobraiding with Bread

Ehtnobraiding with Bread

Braiding is one of the simplest forms of mathematical art. While it is a subject that can become complex, the basics are easy to learn. Braiding can be seen around the world in different cultures, and learning from these cultures can turn braiding into an ethnomathematic adventure. When you add bread into the equation, the […]

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Inspired by Calculus – Objects of Revolution: Mondays Math Circle Week 1

Circle Hats Calculus

What does calculus for young kids look like? And what can kids do with calculus? These are the questions we get a lot. So over the next 5 weeks we will be publishing a series of “Inspired by Calculus” posts. These are notes from a local math circle for 7-11 year olds, led by Maria […]

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“5-Year-Olds Can Learn Calculus” interview at The Atlantic blog

The Atlantic

  About Natural Math, early calculus, and the role of free play in learning. An interview by Luba Vangelova. “You can take any branch of mathematics and find things that are both complex and easy in it,” Droujkova says. “My quest, with several colleagues around the world, is to take the treasure of mathematics and […]

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Play Power

Girl In Hexagon

This post originally appeared on my personal blog on May 21, 2012.  At the end of this post you will find a question related to the following story–I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and responses. –Malke ______________________ Although I know it already, it never ceases to surprise me just how true it is. […]

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