This hypotrochoid art set was the perfect stocking stuffer for a math lover like myself! With a little practice you can quickly produce some really beautiful images.
Challenge NYT
Math Quiz — NYT Learning Network
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 — January 16, 2013
This problem is based on an article about the cost of classroom chairs. What is the total value of chairs in the New York City public school system? The answer may surprise you.
Appreciation Photography
Math Photo: Urban Buckyball
There’s something a bit spooky about this sculpture of nested, truncated icosahedra in Madson Square Park. The eerie lighting and coloring brings to mind an evil, robotic Jack-o-Lantern.
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Appreciation Geometry
IKEA and the Packing Problem
You know who is really good at geometry? IKEA.
The efficient assemblage of triangles, rectangles, and irregular pentagons is impressive enough, but check out this clever use of an empty quarter circle!
An appropriately sized shim lets a couple of rectangles fit perfectly into that corner!
Challenge NYT
Math Quiz — NYT Learning Network
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:
Test Yourself Math — January 7, 2013
This problem is based on the reported salaries of top hedge fund managers. How many average US household incomes is the yearly salary of the founder of SAC Capital Advisors equivalent to?