Archive for June, 2007

Everyone has pet views on what should be taught in schools. This list is a good one.

Mathematics is often confusing because of the way it is written. Here's some suggestions for cases that do not follow normal algebra rules.

Some interesting videos showing how students develop mathematics concepts.

Indexed is a fun, thought-provoking math-inspired blog.

Japanese "scientific whaling" is a joke.

People who print out emails. Others who print meeting agendas. Others who decide hard copy backups are essential. Go breathe some pure CO₂, all of you.

The Sprocket was used in a street performance near the Esplanade in Singapore.

A recent credit card advertisement is very questionable. Beware the fine print on these things...

Singapore's road safety does not stack up well compared to other developed countries.

Why do we have seasons? Why do we see different phases of the moon? Why are these science basics handled badly by Harvard graduates?