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Cutting Sequences on the Double Pentagon; A Mathematical Theorem from the Ph.D. thesis of Dianna Davis

Summary: A Ph. D. thesis result is being explained here, through dance, therefore showing what “math research” means. The dancer shows how two pentagons are glued together to make a surface. This is the key idea of the video — the explaining of science, wordlessly, through dance. Author: Dianna Davis Publication Year: 2012 Electronic Access: https://imaginary.org/film/cutting-sequences-on-the-double-pentagon…
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European Music Portfolio – Maths: Sounding ways into Mathematics

Summary: The project aims to enhance the quality and European dimension of in-service and initial teacher training courses by introducing a tested training curriculum dealing with interdisciplinary approaches to the teaching and learning of both mathematics and music. Author: European project consortium composed of the following project partners: FHNW, HfMDK, EUConcilia GmbH, UAB, GAPMET, ULBS,…
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Math dance: Erik Stern and Karl Schaffer at TEDxManhattanBeach

Summary: Karl Schaffer and Erik Stern founded the Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern Dance Ensemble in Santa Cruz, California in 1987. Drawing on their combined backgrounds in dance, mathematics, science, writing, music, theater, and athletics, they were drawn to uncommon fields as fodder for their choreography. Author: non-applicable Publication Year: 2012 Electronic Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws2y-cGoWqQ Type…
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MathScienceMusic.org

Summary: This is an initiative that uses music as a tool to teach math and science to young people in public and private schools around the world. The program offers a wealth of free engaging curricula, games, apps and other interactive components. Author: The Thelonious Institute of Jazz Publication Year: 2016 Electronic Access: https://mathsciencemusic.org/ Type…
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