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In this session, you'll learn about Mathigon's Polypad tools. Polypad is a collection of unique and easy to use mathematical tools such as number tiles, hundreds charts, pattern blocks, algebra tiles, prime factor circles and so much more. The tools are free and easy to use. I'll show you how to use the tools and present you with ideas for using them with students across all grade levels. Math isn't just about numbers, formulas, and equations. Tools like Polypad give our students an opportunity to explore the beauty of mathematics.

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Resources:
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Resources

• Yucky!
  ​Purchase a signed copy here or on Amazon.
  The goal of this book is to help students realize that math isn't just about doing calculations.
• Mathigon.org - A great website with tons of free resources for making math fun and visual.

5 Amazing Features
In this session, I shared 5 areas of Mathigon that I think are worth exploring. I'm only scratching the surface with these 5 areas. 

1. Interactive Textbook
2. Lessons
   1. Blockout - I shared this activity in my session.
   2. Genius Star - I shared this activity in my session.
3. Multiplication by Heart - visual flashcards to help with fact fluency
4. Polypad - Interactive whiteboard with a collection of SO many virtual manipulatives
5. Factris - Online game similar to Tetris that helps students learn about the factors of numbers

Learning Resources

• Mathigon Youtube Channel - there are so many great videos on this channel to help you learn all sort of things about the resources available at Mathigon
• Mathigon Twitter Account - they share great tweets about new features and ways to use Mathigon in the classroom
• David Poras Twitter Account - David works for Mathigon is shares lots of great info about the resource

Kevin Smith
Kevin.Smith@dsu.edu
​@KevinSmithSD