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Clothesline Equations – A Family Math Night Activity

Clothesline Equations – A Family Math Night Activity

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Back in August I signed up for a Thinking Summit put on by Christina Tondevold, founder of Build Math Minds. It was three days of amazing presenters sharing their expertise in K-8 math. One of the presenters, Kristen Acosta, mentioned she did an activity with her sixth graders that she called Clothesline Math. Hmmm…I thought. That’s a really cool idea. Wouldn’t it be fun to do something like that at a Family Math Night event? So that’s what I did….

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Student-Powered Math

Student-Powered Math

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We do that! That’s what I was thinking while listening to Dan Meyer’s keynote at the California Math Council’s Central Symposium. If you’re not familiar with Dan, he’s a nationally recognized math educator known for reimagining how teachers design and present math problems to spark curiosity and deeper thinking. His talk centered on nurturing student creativity in math lessons. “Creativity,” he said, is “one of the most essential human activities,” and I agree. Humans are naturally curious…we explore, test ideas,…

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NEW! A Story-Powered Math Night Kit.

NEW! A Story-Powered Math Night Kit.

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Something truly delightful is on the way — a totally unique, story‑powered Family Math Night experience. The PipPips are getting ready for a big adventure, and your families are invited to join the journey. Our brand‑new story‑themed kit takes families on an unforgettable quest. Students guide their very own PipPip — a cheerful, colorful little creature — through five whimsical lands, solving math challenges to help the PipPips reach their new home. Each land brings a fresh challenge, weaving math exploration and adventure together in a way that…

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A No-Barriers Family Math Night Event

A No-Barriers Family Math Night Event

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No matter what time of year it is, families are busy. So getting them to come to an after-school event can be a challenge. That’s why we’re going to meet them right where they are. How? With a flexible family-first solution that removes barriers to participation. No schedule. No travel. No obstacles. For families who are unable to attend an in-person Family Math Night event we offer our virtual Family Math Nights. Our virtual events are self-paced and can be accessed when it’s convenient for your families. And they’re available…

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