• Tuesday Teacher Tips: Activities to Reinforce Math Vocabulary

    Updated: 2010-11-30 17:12:08
    Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Our November parent and teacher newsletters focused on developing math vocabulary. Below are some more activities to use with your students. A working [...]

  • Chaos in Numberland: the secret life of continued fractions

    Updated: 2010-11-30 13:52:09
    What are continued fractions? How can they tell us what is the most irrational number? What are they good for and what unexpected properties do they possess? Where are they in the Universe and just what does chaos have to do with it? read more

  • Math skills assessment

    Updated: 2010-11-30 01:52:59
    Looking for math skills assessment. Find here a variety of math tests given in K-12.

  • Wild About Math bloggers 11/19/10

    Updated: 2010-11-27 02:07:58
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos Wild About Math bloggers 11 19 10 November 26th , 2010 by Sol The latest roundup is at Equalis Here’s last week’s edition . Fun happenings this week in the . blogosphere I’m excited to discover that Sue from Math Mam Writes interviewed James Tanton I missed the interview but a recording is here Mr . Tanton is a very talented mathematician , Math teacher , author of fantastic Math . books Can bacteria solve sudoku puzzles Sort of . Check out this New Scientist article From Math Less Traveled What happens when you hook up three projectors to a single video camera , and then point the camera at the projected images RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME THINGS , that’s what http : www.youtube.com watch

  • How to become a mathematician

    Updated: 2010-11-26 14:47:04
    Find out how to become a mathematician if you have a math major.

  • Operations research analyst

    Updated: 2010-11-26 13:49:50
    Find out how to become an operations research analyst if you have a math major.

  • Tuesday Teacher Tips: Starting with Statistics

    Updated: 2010-11-23 19:22:15
    Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Many years ago (19 to be exact!), as a first year teacher I attended a Marcy Cook workshop. During that workshop I [...]

  • Wild About Math bloggers 11/12/10

    Updated: 2010-11-23 13:08:47
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos Wild About Math bloggers 11 12 10 November 23rd , 2010 by Sol Here’s a link to last Friday’s Equalis post Here are some fun findings from the : blogosphere The latest Carnival of Mathematics has been posted . I’ve not had time to review . it Thanks to , Shecky I read Large cardinals : maths shaken by the unprovable’ which is a disturbing look at the foundation of : mathematics In the esoteric world of mathematical logic , a dramatic discovery has been made . Previously unnoticed gaps have been found at the very heart of maths . What is more , the only way to repair these holes is with monstrous , mysterious infinities . Alex Bellos has a fun article on his blog , Cubism 2010 about the

  • Regression 1: Example 3, Women’s Participation in the Labor Force

    Updated: 2010-11-23 01:48:36
    Let us work another example from Ramanathan. Perhaps I should emphasize that although I am using his dataset, this is not his analysis. Let me assure you that his analysis is worth reading. The data I described how to get the data from his website in the previous regression post. This is dataset DATA4 – [...]

  • Careers in math. All the great careers available out there for a math major

    Updated: 2010-11-20 02:59:58
    Have a math major? Want to major in math? Love math? Great! Learn about the many rewarding careers in math avalaibale out there.

  • Purchasing agent job description

    Updated: 2010-11-20 00:09:55
    Purchasing agent job description: Find out how to become a purchasing agent with your math skills

  • Math professor

    Updated: 2010-11-19 23:51:20
    Have a bachelors in math? Love higher math? Find out what you need to do to become a math professor.

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Math Activities

    Updated: 2010-11-19 23:44:50
    How many people are coming over? How much food should we buy? How many pies should we make so each person gets a piece? These are the typical questions I hear each year. Many families prepare large meals for their family and friends; so it can be the perfect time to involve your children in [...]

  • Becoming a meteorologist

    Updated: 2010-11-19 18:34:00
    If becoming a meteorologist is appealing to you, Find out here how your math major can land you this job.

  • Certified financial analyst

    Updated: 2010-11-19 18:31:32
    Have a bachelors in math? Use your math major to become a certified financial analyst.

  • Become an electrical engineer

    Updated: 2010-11-19 16:19:39
    Have a math major? Great you can become an electrical engineer. Find out what it takes

  • What is a computer programmer? Find out here.

    Updated: 2010-11-19 16:03:31
    What is a computer programmer? Everything you need to know right here on this website. Find out also how your math skills can help you become a good computer programmer

  • Math editor.

    Updated: 2010-11-19 14:39:11
    Want to become a math editor? Find out here top-notch information about how to become one.

  • Scholastic Math Missions

    Updated: 2010-11-18 00:28:17
    Topics Entertainment Math Missions: The Amazing Arcade Adventure grades 3-5 WIN/MAC Price: $19.99 Click here to buy from Amazon Social Bookmarking

  • Rescheduled Seminar: Wednesday, November 17, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-16 02:36:43
    : , Behrend Math Blog Rescheduled Seminar : Wednesday , November 17, 2010 By MICHAEL RUTTER on November 15, 2010 9:36 PM No Comments No TrackBacks School of Science : Math Seminar Dr . Papiya Bhattacharjee Assistant Professor of Mathematics Penn State Erie , The Behrend College Wednesday , November 17, 2010 rescheduled 4:30pm , 169 Nick Various Topological Properties of Min(L 1 A frame L is a complete lattice which satisfies a strong distributive law , known as the frame law . By Min(L 1 we denote the collection of all prime elements of L endowed with a certain well-known topology , nbsp called the inverse topology . In this talk , Dr . Bhattacharjee will explain the topological space and determine sufficient conditions on L which will provide that the space Min(L 1 satisfies several

  • High school math teacher

    Updated: 2010-11-16 01:59:41
    Top-notch information for those who want to become a high school math teacher. All important stuff that you need to know before making a move can be found right here on this website.

  • Becoming a math teacher

    Updated: 2010-11-16 01:23:55
    Top-notch information about becoming a math teacher? All important stuff that you need to know can be found right here on this website.

  • Computer software engineer

    Updated: 2010-11-16 01:07:19
    Have a math major? Learn what it takes now to become a computer software engineer

  • Middle school math teacher

    Updated: 2010-11-15 23:51:58
    Top-notch information for those who want to become a middle school math teacher. All important stuff that you need to know before making a move can be found right here on this website.

  • Reminder: Common Core Webinar with Francis (Skip) Fennell Tomorrow

    Updated: 2010-11-15 21:27:05
    Don’t forget to attend tomorrow’s webinar on Meeting the Common Core Imperative with respected math leader Francis (Skip) Fennell, Ph.D., and math support teacher Kelly Krownapple. If you haven’t signed up already, you still have time - register here today! Webinar Details Many educators, faced with the challenge of delivering effective math instruction that allows all students to excel, [...]

  • TI-84 calculator giveaway winner

    Updated: 2010-11-14 14:42:16
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos TI-84 calculator giveaway winner November 14th , 2010 by Sol Sorry for the delay in announcing the winner . I ran into a technical issue that I needed to get resolved . On November 1st I announced a contest Folks entering the contest were eligible to win if they correctly solved a Math problem of my choosing . The prize was a TI-84 calculator , graciously donated by Texas Instruments Random.org selected Nate Burchell as our winner . We had 20 submissions . Almost all of them were . correct I sometimes post a solution other than the winner’s because sometimes the winner’s solution , while correct and well explained , is not the best example of how to solve a problem . In this case , though ,

  • Happenings – 2010 Nov 13

    Updated: 2010-11-13 19:39:11
    Good morning. It’s been an interesting week… although nothing unusual has happened. Regression. I’m working on all of the examples I expect to put out in the next few posts. If anything, my version of stepwise regression works even better than I thought. But we’ll see what happens after I’ve checked all my work… again. [...]

  • November Jokes

    Updated: 2010-11-13 16:46:12
    The jokes are a rough translation from a Russian collection, except the last one I invented myself. * * * — Moishe, do you know how many cuckolds are there in Odessa not counting you? — What? What do you mean by saying “not counting you”? — Sorry. Okay then, how many counting you? * * * At a very [...]

  • Wild About Math bloggers 11/5/10

    Updated: 2010-11-12 14:17:26
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos Wild About Math bloggers 11 5 10 November 12th , 2010 by Sol Today’s Equalis post is up Here’s last week’s . Welcome , everyone Here’s a small piece of action in the blogosphere this past . week Texas Instruments is giving away a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition calculator at my Wild About Math blog . You’ve got to solve a problem to be eligible to win and you’ve got to hurry as the contest ends very soon . Denise at Let’s Play Math tells us about a great sale at Lulu 20 off an order of 20 or more . Wow Sale in the US only and through 11 30. If you ever wanted six different proofs that the harmonic series diverges look no further than CTK Insights Proof 5 is my favorite . Which is yours Here’s a

  • Tech & Learning Award of Excellence to DreamBox Learning

    Updated: 2010-11-11 23:38:32
    Tech & Learning has announced their 28th annual Awards of Excellence winners, which honors products that help educators teach and manage classrooms with technology. “Now that the use of technology in schools is no longer a novelty but a reality, it’s no longer about the promise of what a product can do; it’s about the proof,” [...]

  • Algebra word problems

    Updated: 2010-11-11 13:03:33
    Learn how to solve a wide variety of algebra word problems with crystal clear explanations

  • Scholastic Math Missions w/card game, age K-2

    Updated: 2010-11-11 00:28:17
    , KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Scholastic Math Missions w card game , age K-2 Math Missions : The Race to Spectacle City is a great way to teach kids from kindergarten to 2nd grade all about basic math . They’ll get to travel to Spectacle City , where they’ll work to earn money for their trips to the arcade . It’s educational and fun Price : 19.99 Click here to buy from Amazon Social Bookmarking Related : content Scholastic Math Missions Rush Hour Game GAME:LIFE AFTER THE MATH Format : DVD Movie Learn Math LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game SpongeBob SquarePants Saves the Day Better Related Posts Plugin Related : posts GAME:LIFE AFTER THE MATH Format : DVD Movie Rush Hour Game 40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can’t Resist Grades

  • Great sale at Lulu

    Updated: 2010-11-09 17:17:26
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos Great sale at Lulu November 9th , 2010 by Sol Thanks to Denise at Let’s Play Math I learned about this great sale at Lulu Take 20 off any order of 20 or more . Valid through 11 30 10 in the US only . Wow Many books are print-on-demand and you’ll have to pay for shipping . But some , like this one from my hero James Tanton , are free with the . coupon If you enjoyed this post , make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed Post a Comment Name E-mail will not be published Website Notify me of followup comments via e-mail Click Here For RSS Feed Recent Posts Wild About Math bloggers 11 19 10 Wild About Math bloggers 11 12 10 TI-84 calculator giveaway winner Wild About Math bloggers 11 5 10 Great sale

  • Tuesday Teacher Tip: Books That Teach Math

    Updated: 2010-11-09 17:01:33
    Welcome to the Tuesday Teacher Tips series! Each week we’ll highlight teaching and learning resources, ideas to use in the classroom, as well as things to ponder as you go about your teaching day. Multiplication and division may be the most anticipated math topics of third grade; this is what the big kids study. But as [...]

  • Math Seminar, Thursday, November 11th

    Updated: 2010-11-08 19:31:41
    , , Behrend Math Blog Math Seminar , Thursday , November 11th By MICHAEL RUTTER on November 8, 2010 2:31 PM No Comments No TrackBacks School of Science : Math Seminar Dr . Papiya Bhattacharjee Assistant Professor of Mathematics Penn State Erie , The Behrend College Thursday , November 11, 2010 1:30pm , 166 Nick Various Topological Properties of Min(L 1 A frame L is a complete lattice which satisfies a strong distributive law , known as the frame . law By Min(L 1 we denote the collection of all prime elements of L endowed with a certain well-known topology , nbsp called the inverse . topology In this talk , Dr . Bhattacharjee will e xplain the topological space Min(L 1 and determine sufficient conditions on L which will provide that the space Min(L 1 satisfies several topological properties

  • Algebra practice test

    Updated: 2010-11-07 14:49:40
    A comprehensive algebra practice test to help you find out how well you know algebra.This test covers most algebra topics

  • Wild About Math bloggers 10/29/10

    Updated: 2010-11-07 02:29:48
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos Wild About Math bloggers 10 29 10 November 6th , 2010 by Sol This week’s Wild About Math bloggers post is up at Equalis Here is last week’s article . Lots happening in the Math blogosphere this week . Here’s a : sampling Here’s a timely article about baseball and Math . Winning the World Series with math : A nearly circular path could be the fastest way to home plate gives a counter-intuitive approach to running around the bases . Hat tip to Maria Denise at Let’s Play Math posts a YouTube video by James Tanton about a great paradox how a figure can have finite area but infinite length . Yes , my Math is really sloppy here . http : www.youtube.com watch v=x8-3OlB3G0M Shecky points out in

  • An incredible magic square

    Updated: 2010-11-04 00:34:55
    Wild About Math Making Math fun and accessible Home About Articles Math contest problem links Videos An incredible magic square November 4th , 2010 by Sol From Grey Matters In the following video from Germany , performer Robin Wersig asks for a 3-digit number , getting 843 as a reply , and then asks for a starting square , for which D2 is given . He then proceeds to start at square D2, and creates an 8 by 8 magic square totaling 843 in every row and column , all while performing a Knight’s Tour http : www.youtube.com watch v=TOIZNnieED8 If you enjoyed this post , make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed 4 Responses to An incredible magic square” By Robin Wersig on Nov 23, 2010 Reply Hello My name is Robin Wersig . I want to mention , that the video below the text about me is NOT my video

  • One-Way Functions

    Updated: 2010-11-03 18:28:28
    Silvio Micali taught me cryptography. To explain one-way functions, he gave the following example of encryption. Alice and Bob procure the same edition of the white pages book for a particular town, say Cambridge. For each letter Alice wants to encrypt, she finds a person in the book whose last [...]

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