Preview: How a Story of Resilience and Creativity Created New Methods of Mental Math
In our ongoing travels with Mister Marx's Math Adventures on YouTube, I have discovered a remarkable story of an individual whose resilience and creativity led to a unique method of mental calculation. To see that method and hear this individual's story, you'll have to wait for an upcoming episode. π
But for today, preview this intriguing story by answering the following math questions in the comments:
When you think about multiplying 135 by 12 with a result of 1620, how do you see the multiplication playing out?
How would you describe the steps you take to perform the multiplication in words?
Sharing Your Answers
Take your time, and please do share your answers in the comments! π© And when commenting, encourage each other, provide insights, and remember, it's all about the journey. Don't be afraid to take risks, make mistakes, help others, and learn from them. And recognize that everyone has their own unique way of solving problemsβsome prefer mental math, while others might opt for pen and paper. Understanding each method is a great opportunity to enrich our collective understanding.
π So - what is this mysterious method for mental calculation that Mister Marx has found? And who was this remarkable individual whose experiences shaped his contributions to math?
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