Introduction We ask our students to imagine a huge variety of scenarios in math class: trains approaching each other, roller coasters, boats sailing into the wind, buying ice cream, baking cakes, filling vases, sharing pizzas and on. But our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, with very different life experiences and may not be able to relate to
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We are excited to bring two backpacks full of MathHappens goodies for door prizes. Paola Garcia and I are co-presenting a session with star Austin High math teacher Mardi Nott. Participants are going to look into each others eyes and discover the power of geometry to analyze light reflections, using similar triangles to reveal the height or distance of objects
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Michelle, Paola and Kyla headed out to the Buda Public Library Spring Fling April 14 to measure a special tree. Consensus says its 13 feet tall. Participants learned to use a quadrant and landscape measuring tape to set up their calculation. They also made plumb line necklaces. Thanks to the City of Buda and youth librarian Caitlin Foley!