The Math Corner
A critical look at mathematics
Sunday, July 21, 2013
My Ambivalence Towards Equivalent, Less Than, and Greater Than Fractions
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Equivalent fractions have always been a mixed bag of emotions for me. On one hand I get excited and think it is so obvious which ...
What?! Integers Are Just Numbers?
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I remember when I was first learning about "integers" and I thought the entire concept was extremely overwhelming. I had the h...
What's In A Factor?
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Factoring can be frustrating and time consuming when you don't have a plan of action. Not everyone is aware that there is something ca...
Graph Attack!
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Graphs and data tables are very useful mathematical tools for a variety of reasons. I particularly enjoy them because they can tell a story...
Estimation and Computation Overload
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Estimating and computation are huge processes in mathematics. Both require an understanding of the process and ability to recognize appropr...
Monday, July 1, 2013
Set, What!
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Sets, Oh My! Sets in Mathematics have always been confusing to me when looked at in depth. On the surface, I understand that a set is...
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