Singapore math – some research on its strengths
Singapore consistently beats other countries in international competitions in science and mathematics. What is it doing right?
Review of Top Math Sites
Here’s a review of some “top math sites” as chosen by Homeschool.com.
Some of them don’t really pass muster.
The IntMath Newsletter – 17 Jun 2008
In this Newsletter
1. Math tip – Improve your math grades during your summer break
2. Recommendation – Math videos on DVD
3. Latest IntMath Poll
4. From the Math Blog
Dubai – History and Culture
I visited Dubai for a few days recently. The culture is an interesting mix of East, West, traditional and money.
The IntMath Newsletter – 3 Jun 2008
In this Newsletter:
1. Oops – repeated Newsletters
2. Math tips – (a) Slope-intercept form; (b) Are you future-proof?
3. From the math blog
4. Believe in yourself
Are you future proof?
How will high fuel prices affect the way we learn and work over the next 20 years or so?
There is a good chance that we will do more learning − and working − at home. And this will have a positive impact on the planet.
The IntMath Newsletter – 19 May 2008
In this Newsletter:
1. New in Interactive Mathematics – Vectors
2. Math tips – (a) Temperatures; (b) Exam fear
3. Latest IntMath Poll
4. RSS feeds for the Math Blog
5. From the math blog
6. Money and happiness
Vectors
There’s a lot more to vectors than just forces and velocities.
The IntMath Newsletter – 7 May 2008
In this Newsletter
1. Welcome to new subscribers
2. Math tips – (a) Statistics; (b) Study groups
3. Latest IntMath Poll
4. Joshua, a satisfied reader
5. From the math blog
6. The source of everything
Should math be applied?
Some research from Ohio State University concludes that we should teach mathematics without the use of ‘real life’ concrete examples.
I beg to differ.
