by MH Math | May 14, 2019 | Just for Fun, Newsletters, Vol. 28
It’s the last day of class. What do you and your students have planned for the summer? More school? A part-time job or internship? How about a nice, long, quiet vacation or binge watching the latest hit show? These are common ways to keep your summer days full, but...
by MH Math | May 14, 2019 | Just for Fun, Newsletters, Vol. 28
In Weapons of Math Destruction O’Neil offers a look at how algorithms are being used to regulate people. For example, if an inmate is up for parole, a computer algorithm might be used to determine their fate. If you’ve ever wondered how Amazon tells you what “you...
by MH Math | Apr 8, 2019 | Just for Fun, Vol. 27
Searching for a new book to read on a lazy Sunday afternoon? Check out Amazon for new releases in mathematics! See how math connects to football, art, the secrets of the universe and scientific paradoxes. Here are some new titles you can look forward to reading:...
by MH Math | Apr 8, 2019 | Just for Fun, Vol. 27
Who says math should stay in the classroom? Try these games to liven up game night with a little math twist! Prime Climb – Use arithmetic skills to work your way winning. Quirkle – Shape and color-based strategy matching game. Go big and try Quirkle cubes. Dominos –...
by MH Math | Apr 8, 2019 | Just for Fun, Vol. 27
Though most mathematicians would agree that playing the lottery is not a good investment strategy, a husband-and-wife team found it to be hugely profitable by hauling in almost $27 million. How? They discovered a math error in Cash WinFall, a lottery game run in their...
by MH Math | Jan 25, 2019 | Just for Fun, Vol. 25
Shopping for your Math Valentine:...
