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Evaluating Arguments
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to engage in argumentation in a mini-lesson on evaluating arguments. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
PBS
Solving the Wolverine Problem with Graph Coloring
At one time, Wolverine served on four different superhero teams. How did he do it? He may have used graph coloring.
PBS
Instant Insanity Puzzle
Imagine you have four cubes, whose faces are colored red, blue, yellow, and green. Can you stack these cubes so that each color appears exactly once on each of the four sides of the stack?
PBS
The Secrets of Feynman Diagrams
Unlock the secrets of Feynman Diagrams. Part 5 in our Quantum Field Theory series.
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Rediscovering Euler's formula with a mug (not that Euler's formula) - Part 4 of 4
A classic puzzle in graph theory, the "Utilities problem", a description of why it is unsolvable on a plane, and how it becomes solvable on surfaces with a different topology.
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Science YouTubers attempting a graph theory puzzle
A classic puzzle in graph theory, the "Utilities problem", a description of why it is unsolvable on a plane, and how it becomes solvable on surfaces with a different topology.
PBS
Network Mathematics and Rival Factions | Infinite Series
The theory of social networks allows us to mathematically model and analyze the relationships between governments, organizations and even the rival factions warring on Game of Thrones.
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Euler's Formula and Graph Duality - Part 2 of 4
A very clever proof of Euler's characteristic formula using spanning trees.
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Euler's Formula and Graph Duality
A very clever proof of Euler's characteristic formula using spanning trees.
TED-Ed
The unexpected math of origami | Evan Zodl
Origami, which literally translates to "folding paper," is a Japanese practice dating back to at least the 17th century. In origami, a single, traditionally square sheet of paper can be transformed into almost any shape, purely by...
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Angle Problems
New ReviewA video entitled "Angle Problems" which shows how to find missing measures in the case of intersecting lines.
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Graph Key Quadratic Features
New ReviewA video entitled "Graph Key Quadratic Features" that covers the process of graphing a quadratic function using its intercepts and vertex.
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Top 3 Aspects in Astrological Charts of Soul Mates
Howcast -Learn the top three aspects in the astrological charts of soul mates in this Howcast video featuring famed astrologer Jenny Lynch.
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Complex models and colours
Pupil outcome: I can create and detail complex 3D models. Key learning points: - 2D shapes can be extruded to create a 3D object. - 3D models are composed of faces, edges and vertices. - Additional geometry can be added to a model using...
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Measure the size of angles accurately using a protractor
Pupil outcome: I can measure the size of angles accurately using a protractor. Key learning points: - A protractor is an angle measurer. - Protractors have two scales from 0 to 180 degrees. - Start from zero when reading the scale on a...
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Translating objects
Pupil outcome: I can translate objects from information given in a variety of forms. Key learning points: - It can be helpful to choose a vertex and translate that. - Once all the vertices have been translated, the image can be drawn. -...
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Checking and securing understanding of translations
Pupil outcome: I can describe a translation using column notation and carry out the translation of a point. Key learning points: - It can be helpful to choose a vertex and translate that. - Once all the vertices have been translated, the...
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Column vectors
Pupil outcome: I can represent information graphically given column vectors. Key learning points: - When translating, the entire shape moves. - Although the point moves, the journey is not drawn. - A vector can be drawn to show this...
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Identify properties of quadrilaterals
Pupil outcome: I can use different properties to identify and sort quadrilaterals. Key learning points: - Quadrilaterals always have four sides, vertices and angles. - Quadrilaterals always have straight sides and sharp vertices. -...
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Reasoning about angles in polygons
Pupil outcome: I can reason about the sum of the angles within different polygons. Key learning points: - Angles describe and measure a turn or rotation. - Protractors can be used to measure and draw angles. - Use knowledge of right...
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Identify properties of triangles
Pupil outcome: I can use different properties to identify and sort triangles. Key learning points: - Triangles always have three sides, vertices and angles. - Triangles always have straight sides and sharp vertices. - Triangles can have...
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Securing understanding of angles from KS2
Pupil outcome: I can confidently state the sums of the angles around a point and on a straight line. Key learning points: - The sum of angles at a point can be used to find missing angles. - The angle sum of a straight line can be used...
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Cubist Art
How Cubist artists used geometry to represent a form in its purest way using geometric shapes such as the cone, cylinder and sphere. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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Cartesian Coordinates
What do mathematicians imagine a space with four dimensions would look like? Discover the coordinates that are used to describe space, and how these extend to the 4th dimension. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...