It’s been a mere eight months since this blog launched. And it’s been only six months since Math for Grownups (the book) hit the shelves. What a crazy time it’s been!
In reviewing the posts that you dear readers loved most, I came up with this list. And in case you missed anything, I thought I’d share these posts again. Happy New Year!
Math Secret #2: You Were Born This Way
Nope, you weren’t born without a math gene. In fact the opposite is true — you were born with a natural instinct for mathematical concepts. Really!
“Holy crap!” That’s what I indelicately exclaimed when I saw the list of 10 highest-paying degrees, as determined by the PayScale College Salary Report. I didn’t expect to see American Literature or Elementary Education, but I also didn’t expect this.
When Journalists Get the Math Wrong
One of the most eventful weeks of my year was when USA Weekend profiled my book — and got the math wrong. The really interesting part, though, were the responses. Apparently making math mistakes in public is unforgivable to some. No wonder people are afraid to do math!
There’s More than One Way to Skin a Math Problem
The more I talk to people about math, the more I hear this refrain: “I don’t like math, because math problems have only one answer.” Peshaw!
Summer Session: What your rising first grader should know
Math for Grownups blog readers tend to fall into two camps: grownups who are not parents and really hate math (or think they’re not good at it), and parents who are worried that they’re going to pass along their math anxiety to their kids.
Are there any topics you’d like to see covered here at Math for Grownups next year? Share them in the comments section or shoot me an email.
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