Category: Mathematics
Teaching mathematics at the secondary level in the twenty-first century
The last years of the twentieth century saw the development of universal secondary education in many countries….
Finding a Parking Space at the Mall Using Math – Part Two
If you have read the previous article on the subject, I imagine you were very upset by…
What skills should a math teacher teach his students?
Before the advent of universal secondary education, the mathematics teacher had a select group of students who…
How math helps you find the best porta potty
The next time you’re in line to use a portable bathroom at a fair, concert, or other…
Closer to the truth: mathematics
There is an ongoing PBS TV series (many books and also a website) called Closer to Truth….
Teaching high school mathematics in one-hour time slots
In the mid-1990s, the administration of the school where I taught decided to change from using 40-minute…
Which one should a math teacher use to cater to different learning styles?
Universal secondary education is the norm in most parts of the world with most students graduating from…
Math and Physics Think Tanks – What’s the best group size?
Did you know that a good number of the most influential research institutions in the world revolve…
Mathematics Concepts and Skills – Repetition in Mathematics
Over the past two decades, there has been a declining emphasis on the importance of reiterating mathematics…
Mathematics fact and unrealism
There is no doubt that mathematics rules reality when it comes to laws, principles, and relationships within…