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?
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 2, 2013
This question deals with the economics of schools districts that are turning to online learning programs in the face of budget cuts. How far below the state average is the school budget in Manchester, NH, a district that is looking to adopt online learning programs?
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 — December 10, 2012
This question is based on recent improvements in image recognition technology. How much more accurate are the latest computer-systems at identifying images?
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 — December 3, 2012
This question is based on recent efforts in some states to secede from the United States following President Obama’s re-election. What percentage of Texans signed the online petition to secede?
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 — November 26, 2012
This question is about the amount of housing aid received by displaced New Yorkers following Hurricane Sandy. What yearly salary corresponds to “affordable housing” in New York City?