by George Gadanidis, PhD

MENU^*

1. Squares and spirals — introducing variables [gr. 3-9]
2. Making 10 — random coordinates line up [gr. 1-10]
3. Inequalities — in 1D, 2D & 3D [gr. 1-10]
4. Infinity — it’s big but fits in your hand [gr. 3-12]
5. Binary choice — probability, Pascal’s triangle & algebra [gr. 1-12]

For more coding puzzles, see https://learnx.ca/mt/

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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 🙂

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^{* 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.}