This Homework Problem is a Mess of Shapes

In the latest math homework assignment posted to r/mathteachers, one individual asks "What on Earth Does this Mean?" When faced with a gaggle of sorted shapes, it's a question we all ask ourselves sometimes. Presumably a third grade math problem, we look at this vexing issue from all angles - and our leading witness is BitOBear. #maths #mathematics

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0:00 Intro
0:22 The Problem
0:49 Obvious Solution
1:53 BitOBear and Peace
4:00 BitoBear Summarized
6:35 Is this Division?
7:13 No, This is Bubble Sort
8:01 Mathshion
8:40 Bubble Sort
13:08 Fixing the Issue
13:46 Arguments
16:13 Common Core Standards
17:47 Conclusion