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Episode 4: S4E4 Exploring Community Mathematics Play at Math On a Stick with Nolan Fossum
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In this episode, we take a step away from our Asian American math journey to chat with TODOS Partnerships Director, Nolan Fossum, about his work as a visiting mathematician at the Minnesota State Fair’s Math on a Stick, curated by Christopher Danielson. Representing TODOS, Nolan reflects on how the event uses creativity and play to make math engaging and accessible for families from all backgrounds. Nolan also describes the activity that Michelle Lo, from TODOS Member Services, designed to help families play with math patterns, art, and popsicle sticks!
This episode highlights the importance of community-centered math, rethinking pedagogy through joyful exploration, and using culturally sustaining practices to connect mathematics with real-life experiences. Download the math pattern examples shared at Math on a Stick and see how you can bring these ideas into your own spaces, courtesy of Chris Smith.
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In this episode, we take a step away from our Asian American math journey to chat with TODOS Partnerships Director, Nolan Fossum, about his work as a visiting mathematician at the Minnesota State Fair’s Math on a Stick, curated by Christopher Danielson. Representing TODOS, Nolan reflects on how the event uses creativity and play to make math engaging and accessible for families from all backgrounds. Nolan also describes the activity that Michelle Lo, from TODOS Member Services, designed to help families play with math patterns, art, and popsicle sticks!
This episode highlights the importance of community-centered math, rethinking pedagogy through joyful exploration, and using culturally sustaining practices to connect mathematics with real-life experiences. Download the math pattern examples shared at Math on a Stick and see how you can bring these ideas into your own spaces, courtesy of Chris Smith.
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