by George Gadanidis, PhD
MENU*
- Squares and spirals — introducing variables [gr. 3-9]
- Making 10 — random coordinates line up [gr. 1-10]
- Inequalities — in 1D, 2D & 3D [gr. 1-10]
- Infinity — it’s big but fits in your hand [gr. 3-12]
- Binary choice — probability, Pascal’s triangle & algebra [gr. 1-12]
For more coding puzzles, see https://learnx.ca/mt/
The above are:
- core experiences for Western’s teacher education students
- models for teaching mathematics + coding
- mathematical structures & trajectories for differentiated learning
- mathematics that parents may not have experienced in school — give one a try 🙂
* Versions of these activities have been previously developed and shared online publicly by George Gadanidis. They have also been used in several outreach and research classrooms in Ontario & Brazil.