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Here’s a structured approach to

brainstorming mathematics-
related ideas. This can be
applied for creating teaching
methods, solving problems,
developing research projects, or
even generating creative
concepts in applied mathematics.

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1. Define the Purpose

Ask: What is the goal of the


brainstorming session?

Teaching: Make math engaging


and accessible.

Problem-Solving: Address a
challenging problem or puzzle.
Innovation: Develop new
applications or theories.

Exploration: Investigate concepts


or connections.

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2. Warm-Up Activities

Start with quick, engaging


prompts to get the creative juices
flowing:

Write down as many uses for


math in the real world as you can
in 2 minutes.

Combine unrelated math topics


(e.g., fractals + statistics) and
imagine new ideas.
Visualize math concepts (e.g.,
sketch what infinity or
randomness might "look" like).

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3. Brainstorming Techniques

a. Mind Mapping

Start with a central theme (e.g.,


geometry, calculus, applications).

Branch out with related topics,


subfields, and applications.
Highlight unexpected
connections.

b. Question Storming
Pose open-ended questions:

How can this math concept solve


a global issue?

What’s a fun way to teach this


formula to kids?

Could this theorem apply in a


new field?

c. Reverse Brainstorming

Instead of solving, ask:


How could this problem be
harder?

What are the common mistakes


made here?
d. Analogy Thinking

Compare math concepts to real-


world scenarios:

E.g., Algebra is like a recipe; if


you change one ingredient, the
result changes.

E.g., Derivatives are like


speedometers for a moving car.

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4. Categorize Ideas

Group brainstormed ideas into:


Feasible Now: Concepts that can
be implemented or explored
quickly.

Innovative Challenges:
Ambitious, complex ideas
requiring research.

Educational Gems: Ways to


teach or explain math.

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5. Examples for Focus


Teaching:

Gamify equations into puzzles.

Use augmented reality to explore


3D graphs
interactively.

Problem Solving:

Apply topology to optimize


delivery routes.

Use probability to predict


outcomes in real-time scenarios.

Innovation:

Explore how chaos theory could


impact AI algorithms.

Design a cryptography system


based on abstract algebra.
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6. Follow-Up

Refine the most promising ideas.

Plan practical steps for


development or implementation.

Revisit periodically to expand or


adapt ideas.

Would you like to focus on a


specific area of mathematics or
type of project?

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