Monday Must Reads: Volume 94

Happy Monday! It’s the first day of Thanksgiving Break for me, so it’s an extra happy Monday. So far today, I’ve used my extra time off to work on cleaning out our garage, hang up some Christmas decorations, get my booster shot, and write this blog post. I know I live an exciting life.

If you’re new around here, welcome! Monday Must Reads is my weekly-ish attempt at capturing the brilliant ideas shared by other (mostly) math teachers on twitter. I enjoy highlighting these ideas that I want to hopefully someday use in my own classroom. Hopefully you can find an idea or two worth trying yourself!

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Desmos Christmas Door Decoration

Andre Sasser shares an epic Desmos door decoration for Christmas.

desmos christmas tree door
Image Source: https://twitter.com/MrsSasser/status/1461802642821332998

Coded Triangle Artwork

Check out this awesome triangle artwork created by the students of Dan Anderson.

java artwork hanging outside classroom
Image Source: https://twitter.com/dandersod/status/1461679555744305155

3D Printed Keychains

How awesome are these 3D printed keychains created by two of Ella Hereth‘s students?!?

initial keychains designed in desmos.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/MsHereth/status/1461004512789991429

Draw the Polynomial on Your Back Activity

Julia Anker inspires with a fun looking draw the polynomial on your back by asking questions activity. So creative!

draw the polynomial on your back activity.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/AnkerMath/status/1461422453586989057

Quadratics Pumpkin Chunking Activity

This pumpkin chunking activity from Brandi Green to practice quadratics looks fun!

quadratic pumpkin chunking activity
Image Source: https://twitter.com/mrs_b_green/status/1458874828627365894

Illustrating Data Displays with Post-Its

Doug shares how to make a great data display using post-its.

data display made with post-it notes.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/rosenbergdoug/status/1456398675203305474

Improper Fraction and Mixed Number Open Middle Task

Graeme Lachance shares a new open middle problem he created.

open middle task with improper fraction to mixed number.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/livingpedagogy/status/1452817329734230025

Coordinate Plane Bingo

This coordinate plane bingo idea from Miss C looks super engaging!

coordinate plane bingo.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/ccharterina/status/1455955408540082185

Snowflake Construction Activity

Love these snowflakes constructed by the students of Stephen Caviness using a compass and straight edge!

geometry snowflake construction bulletin board.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/S_Caviness_/status/1086309517300776960

Illustrating Fractions

Check out this lovely visual from txirimiri of different ways to show the fraction 4/4. Beautiful! This would make a lovely task to give students.

illustrating fractions in notebook.
Image Source: https://twitter.com/txirimiria/status/1457760304109137922

Until next time, keep sharing your awesome ideas! Want even more ideas? I suggest checking out previous volumes of Monday Must Reads!

Looking for more brilliant ideas? Check out Volume 93 of Monday Must Reads.

Sarah Carter teaches high school math in her hometown of Coweta, Oklahoma. She currently teaches AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and Statistics. She is passionate about sharing creative and hands-on teaching ideas with math teachers around the world through her blog, Math = Love.

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