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 — June 13th, 2013
This question deals with the effect of an eBook being named a Kindle Daily Deal. How does this promotion affect a book’s sales rate?
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 — June 3, 2013
This question is related to California’s projected $4.4 billion budget surplus. What is the per capita share of that amount?
My latest contribution to the New York Times Learning Network is the lesson “How Is Math Beautiful? Exploring by Creating“.
This lesson is inspired by the new Museum of Mathematics. After reading about the mission of the Museum and some of its exhibits, students are challenged to create their own exhibit of mathematics. The goal is for students to explore, capture, and communicate the beauty of mathematics.
Some suggestions for exhibits are tilings of the plane, mathematical photography, and different kinds of mathematical sculpture. What are some other suggestions that would excite students about sharing the beauty of mathematics?
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?
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?