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Feb. 15 Math & TV Puzzle: Math with "The Simpsons" | Daily Mixed Review

This February 15 warm-up activity explores "mathematics" used by characters on The Simpsons. Skill addressed are area of a circle, measuring with a protractor, angle measures in a triangle, and an informal analysis of the Pythagorean Theorem. The puzzle is tied to the birthday of Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons.

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1-page printable Student Puzzle
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