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 | Apr 8, 2019 | Timely Tips, Vol. 27
Spring semester usually means spring break and distracted students. Whether you are post or pre-spring break, here are a few ideas to reignite the spark in your semester and recapture your student’s attention. Find the math in your major. Students often have a hard...
by MH Math | Apr 5, 2019 | Timely Tips, Vol. 27
By Suzanne Galayda How often have you spoken to a student with a bad test grade and heard “I spent hours” studying? Students often study in ways that don’t translate to retention of material. The research around student study habits indicates that the go-to methods of...
by MH Math | Apr 5, 2019 | Newsletters, Timely Tips, Vol. 27
By: Kelly Jackson How are my students diverse? Let me count the ways: age, race, ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, academic preparation, citizenship status. Do they work? Kids at home? If yes, single parent? Do they have a physical...
