Higher Education Programs Basic Operations Student Practices for Microsoft

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TED Talk: Where do math symbols come from?- John David Walters

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This TED-Ed companion resource explores the origins and purpose of mathematical symbols, revealing how they function as a language designed to simplify and communicate complex ideas. Students learn where symbols like the equals sign, plus sign, exponents, and sigma notation came from and why mathematicians rely on symbolic shorthand. The resource includes 20 discussion questions, a structured debate with clearly labeled positions, and two essay-writing options: a fully expanded, evidence-bas

9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

Rock Band Tour - STEM

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Christopher Montagna

This lesson has be used for a STEM enrichment. This lesson asks students to work collaboratively or independently. Students will create a rock band and plan an international tour. Students must log their travel expenses, distances, and elapsed time. This lesson allows students to see the needs for budgeting, planning, and provides a wonderful introduction to the global perspective. Requirements can easily be adjusted to fit the needs of any class.

5th - 8th, Higher Education

Basic Operations, Geography