Through Math for America, I am part of an ongoing collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network. My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here
Test Yourself Math — April 22, 2013
This question is about the online currency Bitcoin. The value of a Bitcoin recently dropped nearly $160 from a record high of around $266. Approximately how much total value did all the Bitcoins in circulation lose?
I feel like most manufacturers of octogonal tables would just put them in square boxes and shim the sides. But not IKEA.
I appreciate the elegance of this approach, but I wonder if this also yields benefits in production, shipping, and storage costs.
This is Borromean Rings, an alabaster carving by Nicholas Durnan, exhibited at the Bridges Math and Art conference.
Learn more about the artist and his work here.
Through Math for America, I am part of an ongoing collaboration with the New York Times Learning Network. My latest contribution, a Test Yourself quiz-question, can be found here
Test Yourself Math — April 15th, 2013
This problem deals with the increasing number of ADHD diagnoses for children and teenagers in the US. Approximately how many high school-aged boys are currently on medication for ADHD?
I am proud and excited to be hosting TEDxNYED 2013!
The theme of this year’s conference is Inside-Outside: a discussion about education from both inside and outside schools and classrooms. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Brooklyn Technical High School
You can see the speaker list here. It is an inspiring group of people representing many different views on education, technology, and activism.
Last year I spoke at TEDxNYED on bringing creativity into the math classroom, and it is a great honor to be hosting the event this year, especially since it will be held at Brooklyn Tech! If you are interested in attending, you can purchase tickets here.