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Math Quiz: NYT Learning Network

May 14, 2012 Leave a comment

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

http://goo.gl/cnMwj

This question is based on the complex methods companies like Apple use to reduce their tax bills.  How much more would Apple have to pay if it were taxed like an individual?

Click here to see more in Challenge.

www.MrHonner.com


Math Quiz: NYT Learning Network

April 30, 2012 Leave a comment

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

http://goo.gl/dCBy2

This question is based on rapid population growth in African countries.  How long will it take Nigeria’s population to quadruple?

Click here to see more in Challenge.

www.MrHonner.com


Math Lesson: Summer Math

April 26, 2012 1 comment

My latest contribution to the New York Times Learning Network is a collection of activities for having some summer fun with math!

http://goo.gl/0883A

I will definitely be enjoying the quantitative aspects of the Olympics this year, and I may just embark upon a personal data study like Stephen Wolfram did!

Any other ways to have fun with math over the summer?

Click here to see more in Teaching.

www.MrHonner.com

Math Quiz: NYT Learning Network

April 25, 2012 Leave a comment

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

http://goo.gl/ZNTL3

This question is based on the increasing number of Chinese tourists visiting the United States each year.  Just how much are they spending?

Click here to see more in Challenge.

www.MrHonner.com


Math Quiz: NYT Learning Network

April 16, 2012 Leave a comment

Through Math for America, I am part of an on-going collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network.  My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here:

http://goo.gl/Hu6gr

This question is based on the current oil-export capacity of Iran.  How long would it take Iran to export a billion dollars’ worth of oil?

Click here to see more in Challenge.

www.MrHonner.com


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