Functions
22 February 2010
The concept of functions causes a lot of confusion. This article attempts to make things a bit clearer.
Archive for the ‘Learning’ Category
Today is “e” day
7 February 2010The number e is an important number in math. It arises in many diverse problems.
Graphs using free math software
2 February 2010Do we still need to graph on paper, or should we use free math graphers instead?
Math of drugs and bodies (pharmacokinetics)
1 February 2010Why do doctors say “take 1 tablet every 3 hours”? How long does it take a drug to be absorbed?
Math and color blindness
25 January 2010What’s the best way to present math so color blind people can read it?
Friday math movie – George Dyson at the birth of the computer
8 January 2010
The story of one of the most important inventions ever.
Arc length for the inner curve of a window
6 January 2010
A glass manufacturer asked me how to find the length of the inner arc of a circular window frame.
Math graphs on the Web without images
4 January 2010
Here’s one way to plot good looking graphs on the Web – ASCIIsvg.
Classic math mistakes
21 December 2009
Displaying posters of math mistakes can actually help students to learn.
Friday math movie – Pump up your brain
18 December 2009
Looking for a sure-fire way to boost your math scores? Check out this video that helps you to pump up your brain.
