24
Aug
Coffee = Donut
I know it is an obvious one, but it’s what I doodled tonight…
doodle
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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13
Aug
Not a Good Sine
13
Aug
Knot Doodle
08
Jul
Week 39: Toothpicks
A box of toothpicks can lead to an afternoon of entertainment. This week learners can play with the toothpick sequence. The sequence produces really interesting geometries and lines as it grows. I recommend watching Numberphile’s Youtube video on this sequence here. There is also OEIS’ website that
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07
Jul
Week 38: Knotty Math Tiles
I love playing with knots. Last year I designed a Knotty Math toy with wooden tiles. It is part of a series of toys I have been working on that help create single pointed mindfulness with math. These are for kids and adults alike. I think sand, clay, tiles, and tessellations can all be instruments [
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20
Nov
Week 25: Loopy Doodle Math
Doodling and math? Yes, we can play with doodles and see what patterns emerge. Finding patterns and problem-solving is a big part of math. For this week’s hands-on-math, learners are going to draw a loopy doodle where they start and end at the same point without lifting the pencil (or pen). Try to m
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