Archive for January, 2009
Why East Asians do well in math
Students in East Asian countries (Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong) do better in international math tests than their Western counterparts. Why?
IntMath Newsletter - Learning math formulas; Maria’s Story
In this Newsletter
1. Maria’s Story
2. IntMath Poll results - Why is math hard for you?
3. Math tips - Learning math formulas
4. Chinese New Year
5. From the math blog
6. Final thought - Effort and Outcomes
Maria’s Story
Maria was a brilliant mathematician in an age when that was a problem.
What is 0^0 equal to?
Can 0^0 possibly have 2 values? This, like a few other math "facts", turns out to be controversial.
Obama inauguration - Oh happy day
Some thoughts on a significant day — for the world.
Partial differentiation - what is it about?
A reader asks what partial derivatives are all about.
Math is the best job
It’s official. Be a mathematician and enjoy the "best job in America".
How to help students love math and pass it?
A reader from Lesotho asks how to engage math students.
Movie: Daniel Tammet - The Boy With The Incredible Brain
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