Archive for August, 2010

IntMath Newsletter: Time, equals and resources

26 August 2010

In this Newsletter:

1. The equal sign: more trouble than it’s worth?
2. Application: Ellipses and Composite trigonometric graphs
3. Back to school tips
4. Friday math movie: Right brain math
5. Final thought: Just do it!

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The Equation of Time

26 August 2010

equation of timeThe Equation of Time is an interesting application of conics and composite trigonometric curves.

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The equal sign – more trouble than it’s worth?

25 August 2010

equalsThe equals sign causes a lot of grief. Should we replace it with more meaningful symbols?

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Friday math movie: Right Brain Math – Times Table

13 August 2010

right brainNever could master those times tables? This right brain approach might be a solution for you.

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IntMath Newsletter: Counting, irrationals and taxis

11 August 2010

In this Newsletter:

1. Number Sense
2. Math resource – Wolfram|Alpha
3. Math tip: Irrational numbers
4. Taxicab Geometry
5. Friday math movies: (a) Smarter Math (b) Murderous Math Tricks
6. Final thought – Do something meaningful

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Number Sense

11 August 2010

numbers 1, 2, 3Can animals count? How about babies? What is counting all about?

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Irrational Numbers

10 August 2010

Irrational numbers were a real dilemma for the ancient Greek mathematicians.

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Taxicab Geometry

9 August 2010

taxicab geometryHere’s a curious type of geometry that leads to a very strange result.

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Friday math movie: Murderous math tricks

6 August 2010

murderousHere’s some fun to finish the week. How do these math tricks work?

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