mathNoodle
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Massachusetts, United States
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I'm not sure how this happened, but I've been reliving middle school over and over for the past 13 years! From a teacher's perspective, of course.
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Pythagorean Paper Proof Activity: Visual Proof Meets Art
Engage your students in understanding a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem!
Using scrapbook paper, this presentation will walk students through the process of making a Pythagorean paper puzzle that becomes a visual proof of the famous theorem. Can students rearrange the puzzle pieces to show how it all works? Can they explore the algebra behind the proof?
Each finished product makes a colorful square tile. The tiles can be combined into a bulletin board display that resembles a paper quilt.
7th - 10th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
8.G.B.6
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Experience
I'm not sure how this happened, but I've been reliving middle school over and over for the past 13 years! From a teacher's perspective, of course.
Teaching style
I ask "Why?" a lot. Almost constantly. I want students to understand the reasoning behind the math they learn, to make sense of it themselves whenever possible, and to bring the math to life in a variety of contexts. I tell my students they are too quiet sometimes - I love collaboration and get really excited when I hear kids having a rich math argument. I also enjoy helping kids improve their number sense and mental math, to become more efficient and confident mathematicians.
My own education history
I have a Master's degree in Middle School Education with a math focus. I have also taken multiple courses in special education. Prior to life in teaching, I studied linguistics, French, German, and dance.
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