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#44 Dan Finkel talks Math Games and More! – On My Way To School with Adam Peterson

Dan Finkel is the Founder of Math for Love, a Seattle-based organization devoted to transforming how math is taught and learned. Dan develops curriculum, leads teacher workshops, and gives talks on mathematics and education nationally and internationally. His TEDx Talk, 5 Principles of Extraordinary Math Teaching, has been viewed over a million times. Dan’s curriculum has been used by thousands of students, and is known for its combination of rigor and play. The math games he co-created with his wife, Katherine Cook, have won over 20 awards. They include Prime Climb, Tiny Polka Dot, and Multiplication by Heart. See more about Dan and Math For Love here! Watch and share my TEDx talk!  –  Get my book here #teachplaylearn Listen To My Other Podcasts The Classroom Collaborative & Teach, Play, Learn! http://www.adampetersoneducation.com  –  www.makesomeonesdayyellow.com — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onmywaytoschool/message
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