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My physics teacher was right; I should've paid attention during class. I imagine this roller coaster simulation would've been done days ago.about 1 hour agofrom web
@weemooseus Thanks for the programming ideas. What about python? Does that run on all platforms?about 14 hours agofrom web
@paulhami I think it would change the game for many students. My hs students used trig to program animation this yr. Interest soared.about 14 hours agofrom web
@WillyB @bengrey Have a great time this week. I attended the first CMK and thought it was fantastic. Please keep sharing.about 14 hours agofrom web
@WillyB I integrate programming into math classes (Alg2/precalc). However, it's not the same as teaching the subject. Sep. courses needed.about 14 hours agofrom web
@irasocol I've been advocating algebra via programming for a while. I'm piloting a course like that at my math center this year.about 14 hours agofrom web
@irasocol Been doing math professionally for 15+ yrs. My understanding of concepts has deepened since beginning to program 4 yrs ago.about 14 hours agofrom web
@irasocol There are many programming languages but key conceps such as variables, loops, functions and data structures are common to all.about 14 hours agofrom web
@bengrey Doesn't that make it closer to reading/writing than carpentry? Also, math would be more meaningful if students knew programming.about 14 hours agofrom web
@bengrey Programming in school means students (and future adults) will be more self sufficient in an area that pervades their lives.about 14 hours agofrom web
I predict that math education will soon change in unexpected ways and that we'll all have @MariaDroujkova to thank. Really.10:07 AM Jul 10thfrom web
Using piecewise functions to model a roller coaster. Wait till my AlgII/precalc kids see this. They'll never complain about them again.8:48 AM Jul 10thfrom web
@samjshah Must have been from the back of your head, huh? You're a brave one!8:47 AM Jul 10thfrom web
@Digimom Tagging does make more sense. I just searched for math groups on Diigo and there are quite a lot already. Why make another?9:04 AM Jul 9thfrom web
@courosa Enjoy the show. I would love to see him perform with the Pixies. Used to go to their early Boston shows. Incredible band.8:26 PM Jul 8thfrom web
.@mariadroujkova You did an amazing job tonight! You really have people thinking deeply about social math objects. I know I am.8:20 PM Jul 8thfrom web
@mackrellr re: Big Q - I'd say no. Physical manipulatives support discovery and innovation. Today's virtual ones are often too restrictive.5:35 AM Jul 8thfrom web
