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Do you need MO Math? A Visit to the National Museum of Mathematics
Did you know that there is a National Museum of Mathematics? MO Math is just that. Housed on 26th street in NYC, this museum has something for all ages and skill levels. There are a variety of programs for children (Expansions) as well as adults. You can take an in...
read moreMath & The Olympics: Let the Games Begin!
It’s that time again; the Winter Olympics are here! How can we tie the Olympic spirit to mathematics? Share the spirit of math competitions! There is an international competition for high school students each July called the International Mathematical Olympiad. The...
read moreReady, Set, Pi Day!
Pi day is just around the corner. This month we jump-start your Pi engines with some puzzles and ideas for celebrating Pi day. Since 2013 Nasa has issued a Pi Day Challenge of four questions based on actual problems that Jet Propulsion Laboratory Scientist have...
read moreCan Math Predict Love?
According to a Pew Research Study in 2015, 15% of American adults have used an online dating app, a 4% jump from 2013. Algorithms rule online dating apps, but can math predict love? Turns out it depends on who you ask. Mathematician Hannah Fry says math can help you...
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Course Spotlight: Precalculus
Precalculus courses take a variety of different appearances depending on the institution. From two semester Algebra- Trigonometry sequences, to one semester all in one sequence, to one semester function courses. For some students precalculus will be a terminal course...
read moreFeatured Resources for Black History Month
As part of Black History Month we highlight some great resources for information on past and present black mathematicians. The blog Mathematically Gifted and Black features a new mathematician each day for the month of February....
read moreMath Careers: Guillermo Mendez, Director of Analytics and Innovation
Our Career Spotlight is a great way to engage your students with tips from current professionals on the relevance of Math in a variety of occupations. What is your current job/career? Director of Analytics and Innovation, Clinical Performance Analytics at...
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Transforming Yourself as a Teacher
Almost everyone has a memory of that one teacher that sparked something in them: an interest in math, a love of music, a create piece of poetry. How do these teachers get there? Practice and awareness. Edutopia has a great article on becoming a transformational...
read moreRead: Taming the Email Demon
With hundreds of students emailing you from multiple accounts, dealing with student emails can be an over whelming task. Help yourself and your students by setting email ground rules at the start of the semester. These rules can easily be added to your syllabus or...
read moreThe Bears State the Truth: Student Accountability and Reflection
Start of the semester reflection – Preempt the end of semester grade grubbing with a reflective lesson that challenges students to think about their behavior and what their goals are for the course. Julia Phelps from Valencia College used the video “I am worried...
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