Overview
Explore the power of mathematical visualization in this 33-minute video lecture from Wondrium. Discover how to enhance problem-solving skills through graphical representations and projects designed by Professor James S. Tanton of the Mathematical Association of America. Delve into topics spanning arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number theory, probability, statistics, and topology, all interconnected through visual concepts. Learn to apply the dots-and-boxes game to various mathematical operations and explore the visual beauty of mathematics. Master techniques for division, subtraction, multiplication, and squaring numbers using a 5x5 grid. Understand checker rules, find common equations, and explore Galileo's ratios within the grid. Gain confidence in mathematics through visualization and uncover the beauty hidden within numerical concepts.
Syllabus
The Visual Beauty of Mathematics
Division, Subtraction, and Multiplication
Squaring Numbers Using a 5x5 Grid
Checker Rules and the 5x5 Grid on Paper
Squaring Giant Numbers on a Visual Grid
Find a Common Equation in the 5x5 Grid
Galileo´s Ratios in the 5x5 Grid
Find Confidence and Beauty Visualizing Math
Taught by
Wondrium