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Thoughts on mathematics and education — their intersection, their differences, and their union.

Throw Outdated Notation to the Floor

September 8, 2014
Mathematics
Teaching

There's a much better and more intuitive notation for rounding functions. So why don't more textbooks use it?

Poorly Executed Mnemonics Definitely Addle Students

July 31, 2014
Mathematics
Teaching

Dear Aunt Sally, you are NOT excused.

The Implications of Being Implicit

July 17, 2014
Mathematics

Turns out that whether or not you write a symbol for multiplication can actually make a big difference.

99% of People Get This Wrong!

July 5, 2014
Mathematics

Does anyone know why social media is obsessed with the order of operations?

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