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How This Problem Works #02 — Gauss 7 (2025) Problem 16
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Read more: How This Problem Works #02 — Gauss 7 (2025) Problem 161️⃣ What is the structure of this problem? This is a number sense problem. The information we have is that 6 numbers we have to put into an equation and in the end we must find the greatest possible result. The connections are that they are focusing on placing the numbers under constraints. . The…
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How This Problem Works #01 — Gauss 7 (2025) Problem 15
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Read more: How This Problem Works #01 — Gauss 7 (2025) Problem 151️⃣ What is the structure of this problem? This is a probability problem where two dice are rolled to get a sum. The information is that there are multiple sums from 2-12 made by two die.The connection is that the sums have unequal possibilities. The triangle is the problem, the information, and the connection. 2️⃣ Where…
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Ivan’s Choice
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Read more: Ivan’s ChoicePrompt: Do you think Ivan in the book The One and Only Family made the right choices as a father and leader? Making choices for your family can be very hard, and Ivan has to make many important choices in The One and Only Ruby. In the story, Ivan lives at the zoo with Kinyani and…
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When Bravery Barked
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Read more: When Bravery Barked✍️ Prompt: “Bravery in Small Moments” Write about a time when you were brave in a small way — even if no one else noticed. Bob is a dog who used to live with Ivan and Ruby. He is not very big, and sometimes he feels scared like we all do. But Bob has a…
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Imagine I Am an Animal
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Read more: Imagine I Am an Animal✍️ Writing Prompt: Imagine you are an animal in a zoo or enclosure who wishes for something more. Write a personal diary entry or letter that shows how it feels to live behind glass and what dreams you hold. Hi, I am Bob the boa, Every day, two legs walk by, look at me, and walk…
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A Narrative Echo, Inspired By Because of Winn-Dixie
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Read more: A Narrative Echo, Inspired By Because of Winn-DixieWhen I moved to a new city called Maplewood, I didn’t know anyone. Everything felt strange — a new house, a new school, and no friends. I missed my old home and felt very lonely. One afternoon, I was walking home from school when I heard a soft meow. I stopped and looked around. The…
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🏒 A Crazy Comeback Game vs. the Ducks
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Read more: 🏒 A Crazy Comeback Game vs. the DucksToday we played the Avenue Road Ducks again. We beat them 6–2 and 6–0 before, but this time they scored 4 goals in the first period. We came back to 4–4 in the third, then they scored again. In the last minute, our coaches pulled the goalie and used 2 defense + 4 offense, and we tied the game.…
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🏒 Champion🏆@Buffalo, USA
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Read more: 🏒 Champion🏆@Buffalo, USALast weekend, my U10 Single A team went to Buffalo for a big hockey tournament — and we won the championship! We played against other strong Single A teams, and every game was super exciting. Between games, we watched an NHL match: the Buffalo Sabres vs. the Chicago Blackhawks. The arena was huge, and the energy…
Books, Brains & Blades
Turning Pages, Solving Problems, Chasing Goals.
Hi, I’m Max! I started this website when I was nine because I love reading, solving puzzles, playing sports, and exploring new ideas. One day I hope to be a scientist, and writing helps me practice explaining and sharing what I discover.
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- How This Problem Works #02 — Gauss 7 (2025) Problem 16
- How This Problem Works #01 — Gauss 7 (2025) Problem 15
- Ivan’s Choice
- When Bravery Barked
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