Tag: real world math

  • Why Coding?

    One question that comes ups often with math majors in the program is “Why do I have to take a computer science class?” I am not sure where the official requirement comes from, but I can say that I am extremely thankful I had a computer programming class in college. It was over 20 years…

  • Math on the Move

    I had the opportunity to read a preprint edition of Malke Rosenfeld’s new book, Math on the Move, and here are my thoughts. First off, let me start off with what this book is not. As educators we have probably sat through a professional development where someone told us that in math class, we can…

  • AP Stats learners using Plot.ly

    I pushed my AP Stats learners to use Plot.ly this year for their projects instead of JMP as I have in previous years. I am not sure if I like it better or worse, but I definitely have some frustrations. Let’s go through the good points first. 1. After the learners had their data in…

  • Does WalMart really have the cheapest prices

    My AP Stat learners had a project for their final exam, it was very straightforward. In our area, we have 4 grocery stores. If you click the image, you will see the larger image that shows on 2 exits of the freeway the four stores (Scolari’s is a local chain) and on the far right…

  • Financial mathematics and Advanced Algebra

    I have done a very poor job of writing about advanced algebra, the course I helped co-author 4 years ago with 5 other teachers in my district. I would like to rectify that this year, and explain more about the course and honestly, get better ideas for the course. The course is more project based,…

  • My first Anyqs posting–From Montana

    In Montana, there is a town called Haugan on I-90 near the Idaho border with an interesting building. As you approach, you see signs like this every couple of miles. [click on the pictures for a higher res image] Outside, the place looks like any tourist trap. Do they really have 50,000 silver dollars inside?…

  • Maths in the City looks interesting

    I really find the concept behind the site Maths in the City to be very interesting. Real world math, based on the urban environment around us. It is a British site, but that does not mean it will not end up with some really cool pictures and videos from around the world. Now, what can…