Archive for September, 2008

Friday Math Movie – Say that Funky Number, Math Guy

26 September 2008

funky math number (pi)Here’s a fun mathematical parody of the 70′s song Play That Funky Music.

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The IntMath Newsletter – 21 Sep 2008

21 September 2008

In this Newsletter:

1. Math tip – Hexadecimal Numbers
2. Encryption – and a challenge
3. Current IntMath Poll – Math Anxiety
4. From the math blog
5. Final thought

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Friday Math Movie – The Math in MP3 Audio Files

12 September 2008

digital sound recordingRemember LP records? Some purists still love them. This movie takes a look at the differences between digital and analog music recording.

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Another misleading credit card advertisement

11 September 2008

Here’s another case where a bank offers what seems to be a very good deal – 0% interest on a loan. But let’s have a closer look.

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Singapore Internet penetration

7 September 2008

Singapore’s Net connectivity is very high – almost 100%.

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Review: How Computer Games Help Children Learn

6 September 2008

“How Computer Games Help Children Learn” is an interesting look at the world of learning games.

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Friday Math Movie – Zone Creep

5 September 2008

plant survival zonesHere’s some statistics that suggest a changing world.

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The IntMath Newsletter – 1 Sep 08

1 September 2008

In this Newsletter:

1. Lessons from the Olympics
2. Math tip – Inflation and Hyperinflation
3. The latest IntMath Poll
4. From the math blog
5. What does September mean at your school?

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