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Maths Puzzles and Solutions Part 2
This video provides a range of maths puzzles and explains the solutions to each puzzle. A great activity for a lesson starter or brainteaser.
Let's Tute
Some Stupid Math Mistakes #12
This is a video about the mysteries of algebra and how it can be challenging for students. It features music and visuals to engage and educate viewers on the topic.
Curated Video
Visualising Algebra Using Rods
This video explores a different way to think about and visualise algebra using rods. In this video we use the rods to visually represent unknown values. We explore forming expressions and equations using these rods. There are two...
Curated Video
Multiply Numbers And Algebra Equations By Drawing Lines
Some people say this is "how the Japanese multiply." Others say this is "Vedic Math." I'm not sure of the origin, but this is a visual way to multiply two numbers and it does work. The video also shows how to use the same method to...
Curated Video
Checking and securing understanding of forming linear equations
Pupil outcome: I can use a letter to represent a generalised number and form a linear equation from a context. Key learning points: - Quantities that change can be assigned a variable. - If there is a relationship between these...
Curated Video
Can You Solve This Crazy Equation? Ramanujan's Radical Brain Teaser
In 1911, Srinivasa Ramanujan posed this problem involving an infinite nested radical (a never-ending expression that has square roots inside of square roots). Can you figure out how to simplify the equation? The video presents an...
Curated Video
Impossible Algebra Problem
This problem is making the rounds. Can you place numbers in the four boxes so all the equations are true? Blog post (text/image explanation) If you like my videos, you...
TMW Media
A Matrix Defined
This program covers the very important topic of inconsistent and dependent systems in matrix math. Sometimes, a system of equations does not have a well-defined solution. For example, if we have two equations that represent two lines...
Curated Video
Most US College Students Cannot Solve This Basic Math Problem. The Working Together Riddle
To complete a job, it takes: Alice and Bob 2 hours, Alice and Charlie 3 hours, and Bob and Charlie 4 hours. How long will the job take if all 3 work together? Many, many US college students set up the equations incorrectly and get the...
Curated OER
Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models
Viewers play a game with Sal, in which he presents three different data sets that come from either linear, quadratic, or exponential functions. In solving this puzzle, Sal manages to not only provide a strong definition of each function,...
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Solving Wordsworth Puzzles
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to practice solving Wordsworth Puzzles using Algebra. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Balancing Equations With Multiple Terms
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Digit and Inez must balance two number sentences to save the bunnies of Cyberspace.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Simple Balance: Cyberchase
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Digit and the CyberSquad learn that equations are balanced when the same number is on each side.