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Playing Balatro: Poker-inspired Roguelike

Embark on a thrilling poker adventure in Balatro! This unique roguelike deck-building game combines the excitement of poker with the strategy and challenge of a roguelike. As you progress through the game, you'll build your deck, strategize
Math Planets
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50 mins
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Embark on a thrilling poker adventure in Balatro! This unique roguelike deck-building game combines the excitement of poker with the strategy and challenge of a roguelike. As you progress through the game, you'll build your deck, strategize your gameplay, and face increasingly difficult challenges.

Key Features:

Poker-based gameplay: Play poker hands to earn points and progress through the game.
Deck-building mechanics: Customize your deck with various cards that change the rules of the game.
Roguelike elements: Explore procedurally generated levels, manage resources, and make strategic decisions.
Endless mode: Challenge yourself to see how far you can go in endless mode.
Unlockable content: Discover new decks, cards, and special features as you progress.
Learning Goals
Improve mathematical skills: Enhance your understanding of probability, statistics, and decision-making.
Develop strategic thinking: Learn to analyze situations, plan ahead, and adapt to changing circumstances.
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Parental Guidance
Balatro is suitable for all ages. While the game involves gambling mechanics, it does not involve real-world gambling or monetary transactions. The content is designed to be accessible and engaging for learners of all levels.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • steam
Sources
The game does not need to be owned by the student. The coach will share their screen during the session.
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate
Ancuta Pan
Master's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Arizona State University
Calenna Cauley
Master's Degree in Engineering (General) from Politehnica University of Bucharest
Ancuta Pan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Morgan State University
DaQuan Patterson
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Notre Dame of Maryland University Women's College
Calenna Cauley
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Notre Dame of Maryland University Women's College
Calenna Cauley
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from Politehnica University of Bucharest
Ancuta Pan
Bachelor's Degree in Physics from IUPUI
Carmen Haworth
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Math Planets is an organization that focuses on math with fun! We incorporate games into many of our sessions to keep learners engaged. We cater to students of all ages and skill levels, as well as students who are neurodivergent. Math Planets offers both weekly and one-time courses for all students, including those with learning, mental, and physical disabilities. Our wide range of coaches are well-versed in all levels of math and are always happy to teach. Helping students become confident and independent thinkers to take on any challenge is what we strive for.

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Ancuta holds years of experience in power engineering and customer service. She has studied power engineering in undergraduate and graduate school, and she has also received a certification in psycho-pedagogy. As a parent, she enjoys homeschooling her child and has crafted her own curriculum to meet her son's needs, including overcoming speech delays. Ancuta has years of experience in professional training, sales, and tutoring. She continues her passion for teaching, as she believes that understanding the importance to math as it relates to the world around us is vital for young minds to understand.

Fun Facts: 
-She is five feet tall and has been mistaken as her client's daughter
-She is originally from Dracula's country (Romania)
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Angeline is currently enrolled in a nursing program and plans to study accounting afterwards. Since she was a young girl, she has strived to work in healthcare and be an entrepreneur. She finds great value in mathematics, as Angeline recognizes the importance of it to all parts of life. She hopes that supporting students can lead them to recognizing the value of knowledge, especially as it pertains to math.​

Fun Facts:
-She loves dancing
-She believes that math is really fun to learn and do
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Calenna (Cal) studies philosophy and studio art, and they also hold a Master's in Liberal Studies. Since they were a young child, Calenna has had a passion for teaching. Cal's parents were born in impoverished areas, and she grew up with financial struggles. They have seen firsthand how important education and access to quality education can make a difference, one student at a time. They believe that working as a tutor and mentor can be more impactful than being under the constraints of the educational systems in place. They have been a mentor, sports coach, and tutor for over a decade. Calenna loves tutoring and supporting her fellow coaches to make the world a better place, one student at a time.​

Fun Facts:
-Their "special interests" are anime and Marvel Comics
-They played field hockey and lacrosse at high school and collegiate levels
-They had multiple learning disabilities undiagnosed until they were an adult
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Carmen has a Bachelor's degree in biophysics; she also has much experience in tutoring students in multiple subjects, including biology and chemistry. She has a passion for finding different ways to explain concepts, as Carmen finds it extremely rewarding to see her students have their "eureka moment," especially after running into trouble with it.

Fun Fact:
-Her favorite one-liner is y = mx + b
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Joshua K (Josh) holds a degree in Biological Science, as well as Fish and Wildlife Technology. Josh holds a great passion for the environment and has held many positions relating to environmental issues throughout his career. While the nature of his work is seasonal, he takes the extra time to care for himself and his family. One of his career goals is to create a business with his pythons. Throughout his youth, Josh has always found great value in education, whether it was at school or at home with his sister. Tutoring works for Josh because he loves learning and helping others learn, too.

Fun Facts:
-He was born and raised in Canada
-His undergraduate college changed has name since he graduated
-He has pythons (yes, the snakes)
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Ray holds a degree in Psychology and has completed coursework as high as Calculus III. He enjoys being in education because he excels at determining the strengths and weaknesses of students, as well as supporting them where needed. He has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into ways that students can always understand. He hopes to continue helping students conquer their fear of math, making learning fun, and most of all, making smile.

Fun Facts:
-Ray makes educational board and card games
-He hopes to publish his own games in the near future
-He enjoys board games, superheroes, and various video games in his free time
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Mactavius is currently a full-time student studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Media Arts Technology & Production; he also has experience in nuclear engineering. Mac has been tutoring since he was in middle school in various subjects. He deeply enjoys teaching other students and his peers in Calculus, Physics, and many other subjects that relate to math.
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