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 — February 13, 2013
This question pertains to the GI Bill, a federal program which provides money for military veterans and their families to attend college. Approximately how much does each participant receive in benefits?
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 — February 4th, 2013
This question relates to an article discussing what it means to be “middle class” in New York City. How many months of Manhattan rent equals the average price of a new home in the US?
My latest contribution to the New York Times Learning Network is the lesson “Teaching the Mathematics of Infinity“.
Inspired by the wonderful article “The Life of Pi, and Other Infinities,” I put together a collection of resources and activities for exploring this rich, mysterious, and important mathematical concept.
Students are challenged to think about the different kinds of infinities encountered in mathematics, and then to research and discuss some of the classic applications and paradoxes of infinity. They are also invited to think about the infinite quantities in their own lives.
Infinity is one of my favorite mathematical concepts: it is an amazingly powerful tool, as well as a rich philosophical idea. The mystery and excitement of infinity always produces great conversations, some of which can go on forever!
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 30, 2013
This question has to do with the surge in college and junior college graduates in China. How far behind the US is China in graduations per capita?
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.