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Aug
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25
Aug
SA8: Odd and Even
This Scripting Algebra (SA) activity uses even and odd polynomials to create generative art in p5.js. This activity assumes that the skills from SA1-SA7 were introduced (if-else, logical operators, random(), text(), rect(), variables, loop, pow, for, functions, translate etc.). This activity will in
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24
Aug
Yay! This blog is in a blog post on the AMS Blog of Math Blogs!
Seriously though, I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to share all the hard work that has gone into creating the materials on this website. I hope to continue growing, learning, and sharing with you all.
24
Aug
Coffee = Donut
I know it is an obvious one, but it’s what I doodled tonight…
22
Aug
SA7: Directrix and Focus
This Scripting Algebra (SA) activity uses parabolas again to make generative art in p5.js. In SA6, we used the f(x) = ax2+bx+c form for parabolas. In SA7, we are going to take a look at the directrix and focus by using the form: (x-h)2 = 4p(y-k). This is one of my favorite ways to look […]
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22
Aug
Hex-a-Huddle Board Game
This week Quanta Magazine published an article on penguins and their hexagonal behavior. I shared this article with my 14yr
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20
Aug
SA6: Parabola Art
This Scripting Algebra (SA) activity uses parabolas to make generative art in p5.js. Learners will investigate existing code to analyze changes in parabolas, and other features of the output. This activity assumes that the skills from SA1-SA5 were introduced (if-else, logical operators, random(), te
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19
Aug
SA5: Systems of Equations
This Scripting Algebra (SA) activity will play with systems of linear equations in p5.js. In this activity, a system of two random lines will be generated and the intersection (or solution) of those lines will be calculated to make generative art. It is recommended to introduce creating functions if
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18
Aug
SA4: Perpendicular Play
This Scripting Algebra (SA) activity will introduce students to perpendicular slopes and points for lines in p5.js. Once students get comfortable with linear functions, it is fun to look at their perpendicular counterparts. Introduce the concept that a perpendicular line has a slope that is a negati
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17
Aug
Popping Apollonian Gasket
I doodled this GIF after two days of painting the canvas below. I think I am in the process of preparing for my fall classes and students. Art is definitely an outlet – especially when it’s math + art.
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