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Durtles
@makeaproblem.bsky.social
Math book author and problem collector.
Books: https://dandelioneducation.ca/books/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeaProblem
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Aight, in an attempt to make #MathSky feel less broadcast-y and more community-like (inspired by @jjnevis.com ), let's try an intro post. Drop your answers below:
1. What part of the world are you in?
2. What's your favourite math branch/topic/problem and why?
Say hi to those with similar answers.
If you liked this problem, I made it into a book, so you can share it without giving away the solutions.
mybook.to/8HXAaJX
#MarketingMonday #MathSky
February 17, 2026 at 12:50 AM
So I made this problem into a video.
youtu.be/kKvtO62FzIk
#MathSky #ProblemSolving #Math
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This case stumped me when I was first exploring this problem. I sat there staring at my scrap paper with my face all scrunched up going "Isn't that an odd number? Aren't these same coloured squares? What am I missing?" Those are the moments that make this fun. #MathSky #StorySaturday
d. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM
f. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Discussion: Tell us about a math related project you're working on/worked on.
#MathSky #Community
February 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
e. The black cells are removed from the grid. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#hottake: People underestimate the time problem solving takes. It's normal to not know how to solve it at first glance. It's normal to not know after days. The point is to keep trying things when you don't know. That persistence is more important to teach our kids than the solutions. #MathSky
February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
d. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
If you're new to our books and live in a region where our books are available on amazon, you can get a free copy of our Finding Paths book. DM us a delivery address and phone number to claim yours. One book per address. #MathSky #PromoSunday
mybook.to/hTtGl
Poke the Problem
Visit Amazon's Poke the Problem Page and shop for all Poke the Problem books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Poke the Problem
mybook.to
February 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
c. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
At what grade level do you think kids should be allowed to use calculators? #MathSky #Community

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PybFc4/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Gr. 4-6, when calculations become tedious.
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PybFc4/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Gr. 7-9, when calculations are not the point.
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PybFc4/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Gr. 10-12, with radicals, trigs, and logs.
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PybFc4/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Nevah. Muahahaha.

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February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
b. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#hottake: It's not the math teachers' job to come up with good math problems outside of the textbooks, just as it's not the English teachers' job to write all the stories and not the music teachers' job to compose all the songs. That's a separate profession we need for math. #MathSky
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
a. Find a path from A to B that goes through each cell exactly once moving only vertically or horizontally at each step.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Sorry I was gone for 4 months when I said I was only taking a month-long break. 😅 I now have my ducks in a row with a (hopefully) more sustainable posting schedule. Stay tuned starting this week. 😉
#MathSky
February 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I just realized I do the pokemon thing but for math problems. 🤔 I catch them and "train" them until they evolve into a book or a video. 😅
September 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I made this week's problem into a video too.
youtu.be/elp1RSD8Tq4
Sorry to take another break from the posting schedule so soon, but we have a family trip coming up. See you again in a month or so. ☺️
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #MathSky
September 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
f). How many different arrangements of the name cards for n people (where n is odd) are there that have this property?
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
September 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
e). Prove or disprove that no arrangement of name cards work for even numbers of people.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
d). Prove that the reverse order arrangement of name cards always work for odd numbers of people.
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
c). How many different arrangements of the name cards for 4 people are there that have this property? 6 people? 7 people?
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
September 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I made these books for my own kids. If you're a math problem enthusiast and have a child in your life with whom you want to share that love of math, feel free to check them out.
mybook.to/hTtGl
#mathsky #iteachmath #math #maths #ProblemSolving #MarketingMonday (I hesitated, so it's not Monday..)
September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
b). How many different arrangements of the name cards for 5 people are there that have this property?
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
September 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Monday! This problem is inspired by the 1975 CMO Q6ii
Here are 5 people at a meeting. Notice if we place their name cards in reverse order, no matter how we turn the table, only one person will have the right name card at any time.
a). Find a different arrangement for 5 people like this.
September 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
So I made a video on this week's problem too.
youtu.be/zYsNc0oJKo8
#math #maths #ProblemSolving #iteachmath #mathsky
September 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM