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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle

@trianglemath.bsky.social
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We tutor and teach math from age 3 through college and beyond.

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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We have a table at SciREN sciren.org/networking-e..., a networking event where scientists share lesson plans with teachers. We’ve met scientists, our friends at @ncssm-durham.bsky.social, and many teachers. #mathisfun and fundamental to science! #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Yay! There's word of a new canvas free-for-teacher tool, Canvas Lite by Instructure. But a 5-class limit? www.instructure.com/press-releas...
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Instructure Announces Canvas Lite, a New Free Course Tool Built for Educators
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We again had a booth as part of Math Maker Neighborhood at #BugFest at NC Museum of Nat. Sciences & enjoyed sharing w/so many families #mathisfun activities like Towers of Hanoi, origami, subitizing, estimating, etal. Thanks to teacher & TA volunteers! naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/bugfest-2026
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy #LaborDay! Some #mathisfun #mathAndSociety problems to consider. (elem) Using @usbls.bsky.social data & asking parents re: rent, utilities, food, etc., how far does a salary go? (middle) Estimate hours in a work year; what is hourly wage? (high) Explore wage and inflation rates of growth.
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our competition math class starts on Wednesday! Contact us via trianglemathinstitute.com to register; we likely will close registration this weekend for AMC 10/12 test prep class (test is Nov 5 or 13; our class goes Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov 4). AMC 8 class starts Nov 11. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We are ready for our level 3 class with binders, books, pencils (colored, triangular handwriting, and regular), and T-Shirts! Hopefully we will have some time for jrmf.org #JuliaRobinsonMathFestival #JRMF play with the ‘Jumping Julia’ game. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our Programming with Python class is underway! Mathinst.Com/catalog has our catalog of classes.
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our school year has begun with prealgebra and level 5 starting yesterday and our programming class underway today. We had a fun school year kickoff party on Friday with about 50 folks enjoying Julia Robinson Math Festival games and enjoying a large #vegan spread. (photo by Tamara Lackey)
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Our new T-shirts are here in time for tonight’s school year kickoff party & classes starting Sunday! What a great #vegan menu we have at the party at Coco Chapel Hill! We’ll start with jrmf.org Julia Robinson Math Festival games including a few new to our kit and one about voting. #mtbos #mathParty
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We do detailed approx 2-hour assessments, like underway now with a brother and sister, to place children in our math classes (mathinst.com/catalog). We start with all ages some classic problems like the Frobenius Coin Problem before a challenging and #mathisfun written test. #mtbos #mathTests
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Dr. Maria at Natural Math @maria-naturalmath.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Join our Saturday, July 25 live online event for students in grades 3-5 with Math Kangaroo and Natural Math. Learn art-inspired problem-solving in the context of factors and multiples. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #MathSky #iTeachMath #MathKangaroo #MTBoS
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Math Kangaroo Presents: A Natural Math Book Workshop for Grades 3-5. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Event Description: Meet Kara Shane Colley, the author of "My Hundred Friends" (Natural Math), a book about a cozy world where the mathematics of factors and multiples means friendship. Do you like co...
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our teachers Chris Bolognese and @dbarman.bsky.social are presenting at the annual NC Math Teachers’ Conference at Western Carolina University / NCCAT. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We enjoy sharing #mathisfun activities! Last week when we were at W.G. Pearson Elementary School in @durhamnc.bsky.social at their #STEM fair, we loved seeing how much fun students and parents had with our games, #origami, and curricula examples from our mathinst.com/catalog class catalog. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Happy #mother'sDay! Origami Guide has some nice #origami gift suggestions. #mtbos
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Mothers Day Origami Gifts & Handmade Paper Presents - Origami Guide
Need to make something for your Mom right now for Mothers Day? Check out all of our Mothers Day origami here. Your Mom will love to receive a handmade gift!
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Framing has begun! The 1st pic is the view from the entry w/a small open kitchen to the left adjacent to the small classroom. The 2nd pic is in the lounge in the middle. The last is from the large classroom (full width of the unit!) looking to front. Bathrooms will move to be by the lounge. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
We are meeting many lovely families at #NCHomeschoolConvention www.modernhomeschools.com. We have a variety of activities, sample curricula, are showing a promo slideshow (mathinst.com/2026ModernHo...), and @dbarman.bsky.social gave a talk on teaching math. #mtbos #iteachmath #mathisfun
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
We're excited to return to the #NCHomeschoolConvention www.modernhomeschools.com on Saturday. We'll have activities (Towers of Hanoi, origami, a chess puzzle, subitizing, etal), flyers, sample curricula, & texts. Our lead teacher/founder @dbarman.bsky.social will give a talk on teaching math. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Demolition of our new school building is underway! I was there just before 4p and when I stopped by at 8:45p this is what I saw! Here’s to high quality and efficient construction hopefully to conclude by mid-August. We are in good hands with Zurbuch Construction and Calico Studio. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We had a lot of fun yesterday with students ages 4-17 at a mock demolition of our new property that's about to be totally renovated. How often do you get to productively swing a hammer to break some walls?! Everybody had a blast! #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We are loving meeting many children preK through college, families, & fellow teachers at UNC Science Expo today! The weather is great in low 80s degF & we have lots of #mathisfun activities that are being well received. The UNC Chapel Hill Expo goes to 4p moreheadplanetarium.org/program/expo #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We are excited to be sharing some of our #mathisfun materials like Towers of Hanoi, origami, subitizing, estimating, and more at the UNC Science Expo as part of the Chapel Hill Math Circle booths today! moreheadplanetarium.org/program/expo/ #mtbos
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UNC Science Expo - Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
More than 100 exhibitors provide hands-on activities, games, and science demos on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus!
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Here is an initial rough look at the design for our new "permanent" home that we are building, thanks to Calico Studio www.calico-studio.com and Zurbuch Construction zurbuchconstruction.com .
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We had a lot of #mathisfun sharing games/activities a few days ago at Green Hope Elmentary (Cary NC) #STEAM night, part of Duke Univ Energy Science Night pgm & NC Science Fest. Thanks to Jazmine Gu & Kenny Felder for hosting our table, and to the enthusiastic visitors! www.ghepta.org/steamnight
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
#mathKangaroo is underway! #mtbos #mathTest #mathCompetition @carrboronc.bsky.social mathkangaroo.org
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Our friends at Unvrsty Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill, NC are hosting the documentary 'Counted Out' countedoutfilm.com focused on #equity in #mathEducation and #socialJustice, & why "democracy lives and dies by math". Dinner and discussion are incl. in this free event-RSVP upcch.org/counted-out
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Racial Equity Documentary: Counted Out
Mon. March 16, 5:45-8:30 pm University Presbyterian Church Join us for dinner, film screening of Counted Out, and a panel …
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Dilip Barman @dbarman.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Today we are launching 8 weeks of #mathisfun at the @durhamcountylib.bsky.social and a #crazy8sMathClub #crazy8s crazy8sclub.org . This is oriented toward grades K-2. Join us in @durhamnc.bsky.social Durham, NC a the South Branch Library! #mtbos #iteachmath
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Crazy 8s Club - Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry (Math for K thru 3)
Welcome to Crazy 8s Math Club! Kids need to catch up on math, so let’s make our after-school time count! Unlike competitive clubs that appeal to a select few, Crazy 8s...
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Our new almost-5-foot ad is up at the Harris Teeter grocery store at 2110 S Estes Dr in Chapel Hill, NC. You can’t miss it when you enter the store! It includes some excellent work on counting diagonals by 1st grade student Arya! #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
We love and recommend to our students and their families the #Mathical prize-winning books from @slmath.bsky.social @mathmoves.bsky.social and are excited to dig in and explore the newly announced 2026 winners! What a great resource to identify important #mathisfun books. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
We just heard that our stand-up ad at Harris Teeter grocery store (2110 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC) was installed. We'll have to visit and get some pictures! #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Thank you, Maria, and thanks for helping us over the years!
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
We're delighted to share we purchased a property in Chapel Hill,NC yesterday. We expect to begin 2026-27 school yr (maybe a bit earlier) here after a total remodel by Calico Studio & Zurbuch Constr. Thanks to our students/families, teachers, tutors, teaching assists., & staff for our growth! #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We are putting up a fun 5-foot-or-so-tall kiosk at a grocery store near the school - design done and it should be installed soon. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
The deadline to register for the #mathisfun annual #mathTest Math Kangaroo mathkangaroo.org is fast approaching. We are one of many hosts and, while some of our seatings are full or nearly full, we have space for a few more in Chapel Hill, NC. Register for a center near you. #mtbos
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Math Kangaroo Int'l Competition in Mathematics - Home Page
International Math Competition for children in grades 1 to 12. We are helping students love math through participation in fun and engaging math competition.
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Univ. of Southern California has a video, The Mathematics Behind Pineapples, Snowflakes and Beyond www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOdH...
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The Mathematics Behind Pineapples, Snowflakes and Beyond
YouTube video by USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Zoie Hoffman has a discussion and activity, Create Perfect Snowflakes with Math, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fDP... . Finally ...
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Winter STEM Activity: Create Perfect Snowflakes with Math
YouTube video by Zoie Hoffman
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Doodles and Digits has a nice craft activity, Paper Snowflake Craft, to explore lines of symmetry at www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdgI... ...
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Lines of Symmetry- Paper Snowflake Craft- Easy Paper Snowflakes!
YouTube video by Doodles and Digits | Educational Math Videos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Mystery Science answers an elementary school student's question about whether every snowflake is unique or not at www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfgm... ...
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Is every snowflake different?
YouTube video by Mystery Science
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Younger students may like Pepper and Pine's Waldorf geometry lesson on "Structure of a Snowflake" www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwxY... ...
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Waldorf Geometry Lesson | Structure of a Snowflake
YouTube video by Pepper and Pine
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
With the eastern US winter storm, we wanted to share some snowflake activities. Older students may enjoy @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social's Koch Snowflake discussion www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaXn...; for younger students read on to the comments.
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Koch Snowflake Fractal: Area and Perimeter Calculation
YouTube video by Tom Rocks Maths
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
One of our past teaching assistants Benoy DeSouza is offering an AP Precalculus online class. Please contact him at benoyd4@gmail.com for more information.
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy 2026, Year of Math! "Coordinated by the Conference Board of the Mathematical Societies ... YoM 2026 ... is a national celebration and campaign...to reignite America’s appreciation for math...invites individuals of all backgrounds to explore math without fear of judgment or failure" #mtbos #YoM
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Year of Mathematics
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy mathy new year! Here's to a great 2026 ahead! #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
@quantamagazine.bsky.social: "The Biggest Breakthroughs in Mathematics: 2025" #mtbos
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The Biggest Breakthroughs in Mathematics: 2025
YouTube video by Quanta Magazine
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Mathematics Institute of the Triangle! We have a fun activity for 1st graders through adults (and for younger children who like adding) based on the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas". Can you count the gifts? Check out mathinst.com/christmas #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
We are delighted to have ranked in the top three schools participating in the #mathical Readathon. Our students read over 400 books collectively! We love Mathical prize-winning books, whether fiction, non-fiction, for preK, or for high school readers - and much in between. Keep on reading! #mtbos
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Readathon School Milestones - Mathical Book Prize
Each month after Readathon participating classrooms report their total reads, we celebrate their milestones!
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Happy holidays from Mathematics Institute of the Triangle! This weekend we had a lovely holiday party for our students & their families. It included a gourmet #vegan feast, #juliaRobinsonMathFestival jrmf.org, cutting cake celebrating 3 1/2 years, & a math-themed white elephant gift exchange. #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
We get such amazing feedback from students & their families. We're sharing this note w/permission by the parent & our TA and tutor Dorian Varney. Our team of teachers, TAs, & tutors always aim to provide joyous, excellent, and impactful sharing. #mtbos trianglemathinstitute.com/teachers
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Happy #pingala / #fibonacci Day! We have a bit of history and activities at mathinst.com/pingala . For locals to Raleigh, NC, check out a celebration at NCSU this afternoon: www.xshen.org/nc-state-mat... .
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Fibonacci-Pingala Numbers.pdf
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
This is our 1st year in the #mathical Readathon & we're excited to be on the milestones page www.mathicalbooks.org/2025/08/read... . Our students continue to read from the books www.mathicalbooks.org/books/ such fascinating topics like counting, data visualization, equity, & more. #mathisfun #mtbos
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Mathematics Institute of the Triangle @trianglemath.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Good luck to all taking the @joinmaa.bsky.social AMC 10B or 12B tests tomorrow! We're sure that you've taken advantage of studying past questions and maybe even contributing your own solution strategies at artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.p... . #mtbos #mathTest
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American Mathematics Competitions – Mathematical Association of America
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