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Challenging math problems worth solving. Check out our online workshop (grts.ws/om) and book (grts.ws/omm) from Open Middle co-founder Robert Kaplinsky (bsky.app/profile/robertkaplinsky.bs…).

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Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky.com · 19/05/2026
I have created lots of video sharing @openmiddle.com problems using a lightboard on Instagram and TikTok. Here's an example. I'd appreciate you following me there as I'm not using Bluesky as often anymore. Instagram: instagram.com/robert_kaplins… TikTok: tiktok.com/@robertkaplins���
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 30/01/2026
Algebra teachers, check out these three rational exponent problems from Bryan Anderson. See the hints and answers on Open Middle: www.openmiddle.com/rational... www.openmiddle.com/rational... www.openmiddle.com/rational...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 28/01/2026
This quote from Katie Clark shows how students love Open Middle problems - and the productive struggle. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 23/01/2026
Help your students think deeply about radicals with this Open Middle problem from Phillip Haislip-Hansberry. www.openmiddle.com/comparin...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 21/01/2026
This quote from HamiltonHeroes shows how students can't get enough Open Middle problems. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 16/01/2026
Are your students working on parallel and perpendicular lines? Try out these two Open Middle problems from Bryan Anderson: www.openmiddle.com/equation... www.openmiddle.com/equation...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 14/01/2026
This quote from Kate Hayes shows how Open Middle problems lead to deeper conversations. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 09/01/2026
If your students are learning about perpendicular lines, try out this Open Middle problem from Andy Schwen with them: www.openmiddle.com/perpendi...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 07/01/2026
This quote from Kori Dale shows how Open Middle problems let students build off from their mistakes, and grow. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 02/01/2026
Want to challenge your Geometry students to find the area of triangles? Try out this Open Middle problem from Dan Wulf. www.openmiddle.com/area-of-...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 31/12/2025
This quote from Marty Joyce shows how Open Middle problems get everyone talking - even those who don't usually. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 26/12/2025
Here's a challenging Open Middle problem to help students develop conceptual understanding of quadratics in standard form: www.openmiddle.com/maximum-...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 24/12/2025
This quote from a student shows how Open Middle problems resonate with students. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 19/12/2025
Here's a matrix multiplication problem from Bryan Anderson that will help you bring out their conceptual understanding. See hints and answers on Open Middle. www.openmiddle.com/matrix-m...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 17/12/2025
This quote from MiddleWeb shows how Open Middle problems give you X-ray vision that you otherwise wouldn't have. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 12/12/2025
Are your students working on radical equations? This Open Middle problem from Jonathan Newman will challenge their understandings! www.openmiddle.com/radical-...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 10/12/2025
This quote from Caitlin Tucker demonstrates how Open Middle problems help students find math fun! #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 05/12/2025
If your high school students are working on adding vectors, try out this Open Middle problem from Bryan Anderson. www.openmiddle.com/adding-v...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 03/12/2025
This quote from Cory Rawlins is an amazing situation to be in - where students want to do more problems! #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 28/11/2025
Are your students learning about parallel lines and transversals? Try out these two Open Middle problems from Shelli Foust: www.openmiddle.com/parallel... www.openmiddle.com/parallel...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 26/11/2025
This quote from MiddleWeb explains how Open Middle problems resonate with students. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 21/11/2025
Algebra teachers, check out these three rational exponent problems from Bryan Anderson. See the hints and answers on Open Middle: www.openmiddle.com/rational... www.openmiddle.com/rational... www.openmiddle.com/rational...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 19/11/2025
This quote from Amanda Beeler is something every teacher wants to hear. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 14/11/2025
Help your students think deeply about radicals with this Open Middle problem from Phillip Haislip-Hansberry. www.openmiddle.com/comparin...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 12/11/2025
This quote from Diane Viola describes something we all love to see in our classroom. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 07/11/2025
Are your students working on parallel and perpendicular lines? Try out these two Open Middle problems from Bryan Anderson: www.openmiddle.com/equation... www.openmiddle.com/equation...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 05/11/2025
This quote from Kristen M Acosta shows an amazing moment to have as a teacher. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 30/10/2025
If your students are learning about perpendicular lines, try out this Open Middle problem from Andy Schwen with them: www.openmiddle.com/perpendi...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 28/10/2025
This quote from SrtaWagner shows how Open Middle problems get students thinking - even on a Monday. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 24/10/2025
Want to challenge your Geometry students to find the area of triangles? Try out this Open Middle problem from Dan Wulf. www.openmiddle.com/area-of-...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 22/10/2025
This quote from NWEA is a good way to explain Open Middle problems. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 17/10/2025
Here's a challenging Open Middle problem to help students develop conceptual understanding of quadratics in standard form: www.openmiddle.com/maximum-...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 15/10/2025
From Kristen M Acosta, when students can't stop working on an Open Middle problem, you know you've done something right. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 10/10/2025
Here's a matrix multiplication problem from Bryan Anderson that will help you bring out their conceptual understanding. See hints and answers on Open Middle. www.openmiddle.com/matrix-m...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 08/10/2025
This quote from Kristen Leiker shows how Open Middle gets students engaged in math! #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 03/10/2025
Are your students working on radical equations? This Open Middle problem from Jonathan Newman will challenge their understandings! www.openmiddle.com/radical-...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 01/10/2025
This quote from Edutopia explains why Open Middle problems are different. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 26/09/2025
If your high school students are working on adding vectors, try out this Open Middle problem from Bryan Anderson. www.openmiddle.com/adding-v...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 24/09/2025
This quote from Russ James is a great situation to be in as a teacher - where students get engaged in math. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 19/09/2025
Are your students learning about parallel lines and transversals? Try out these two Open Middle problems from Shelli Foust: www.openmiddle.com/parallel... www.openmiddle.com/parallel...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 17/09/2025
This quote from Kirsten Dyck shows a great introduction to Open Middle problems. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 12/09/2025
Algebra teachers, check out these three rational exponent problems from Bryan Anderson. See the hints and answers on Open Middle: www.openmiddle.com/rational... www.openmiddle.com/rational... www.openmiddle.com/rational...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 10/09/2025
This quote from Brittany Scherer describes something we all love to see in our classroom. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 05/09/2025
Help your students think deeply about radicals with this Open Middle problem from Phillip Haislip-Hansberry. www.openmiddle.com/comparin...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 03/09/2025
This quote from Rebecca Lubavin shows how Open Middle problems build student confidence. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 29/08/2025
Are your students working on parallel and perpendicular lines? Try out these two Open Middle problems from Bryan Anderson: www.openmiddle.com/equation... www.openmiddle.com/equation...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 27/08/2025
This quote from Stacey Sisler describes Open Middle problems amazingly. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 22/08/2025
If your students are learning about perpendicular lines, try out this Open Middle problem from Andy Schwen with them: www.openmiddle.com/perpendi...
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 20/08/2025
This quote from HamiltonHeroes demonstrates how Open Middle problems help students think critically. #iteachmath #teacher #teachers #teacherlife #math #mathteacher #matheducation #openmiddlemath #openmiddle #learning #criticalthinking #teacherhacks #teacherhack #edu
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Open Middle @openmiddle.com · 15/08/2025
Want to challenge your Geometry students to find the area of triangles? Try out this Open Middle problem from Dan Wulf. www.openmiddle.com/area-of-...
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