Archive for September, 2009

Why are these towels cheaper?

An exasperating customer in a towel store just doesn't get it.

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Constructivism in math

Here's an example where some constructivism would have helped Monica's understanding.

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Teaching math using interactive white boards

Here's an interview with a math teacher who is very enthusiastic about interactive white boards.

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IntMath Newsletter - Math in emails, vector fields, hard fun

In this Newsletter:

1. Math tip (a) - How to send an email containing math
2. Math tip (b) - Vector fields
3. Math tip (c) - Hard fun
4. From the Math Blog
5. Final thought - Reading the universe

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How to write math in an email

Writing emails that contain math is usually a problem - how do you enter all those signs and symbols?

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Vector fields - a simple and painless introduction

vector fields
Vector fields give us a way to map vectors that vary in a space.

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Friday math movie - The Maggie Sort Algorithm

maggieThis cute film demonstrates problem-solving, algorithmic thinking and persistence.

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Math in emails, forums and Web pages using ASCIIMathML

quadraticFrustrated trying to communicate math in emails or in a blog? ASCIIMathML may be your solution.

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