Episode 179 - A Math Hack That Isn’t a Hack

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Math tricks or hacks are everywhere, but which ones should you actually use with your students? I came across one this week on social media and thought I’d use it as an example to give you some ideas on how to approach the use of math tricks in your classroom.

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Episode 179 - A Math Hack That Isn’t a Hack

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