We have come to the finish line of our common myths of mathematics. Although it seems complete with five, I’m sure there are others that I’ve missed. Hopefully, you’ve learned something about the general study of one of the highest arts. This last myth, I admit, actually contains a significant amount of truth. When I […]
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The STEM field has been prominently on display in our schools and universities over the past few years. We’ve emphasized the importance of strengthening our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs. The goal of this movement is to prepare children for the rigor of education in the science world, but the inclusion of mathematics has
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The vast majority of mathematics education in the elementary world is calculating and procedures. We spend years teaching our children how to add, multiply, divide, and work with fractions. When third grade unveils word problems, our children freak out. The idea of having to think and reason, explore and fall, is completely foreign to the
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School has started and we’re all figuring out our groove. You’re moving along, understanding your homework, asking questions, and enjoying the journey. Something new is mentioned in class : Triads. Wait?! What is a triad? What does it mean? How does it fit into all of your other mathematics homework? Let’s explore the triad assignment:
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Our second myth for our series on debunking the myths of mathematics is prominent in every high school in America. You probably heard this one when you were in algebra as a student. In your frustration you might have even blurted, “When am I ever going to use this?” As if the entire weight of
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