You probably see your recycling truck driver every week and yet never think about the ins and outs of their job. Sarah Penrod is one of those faithful people who picks up your recyclable goods on a regular basis so that
Math is important in many careers, but one of the most critical is in the field of medicine. For example, it’s very important for medicine to be dosed in correct amounts. I’m thankful that Michelle knows her math since she
In today’s world, we’ve all unfortunately been touched by cancer in one way or another. We may have stood beside a loved one as they battled the disease, or we may have experienced it first-hand. Rick at First Dayton Cyberknife encounters cancer
Real estate appraisers: whether you love them or hate them, they’re a necessity. Sometimes we may disagree with their figures, but as Tim Lane shows us, the facts are the facts. And how does Tim get to those facts? Math
Can you imagine being the president of a twenty person manufacturing company–without math? Meet Kathy Keel, president of BSF, Inc. and let me tell you, she has to know her math. In her position, she must keep an eye on profitability,
I couldn’t resist sharing this happy little math gif. Mathematically speaking, it makes no sense, but it’s still sweet. Happy Valentines Day!
This is the third post in a series about spreadsheets, called Spreadsheets 101. Click if you missed the first (Spreadsheets are Powerful. Here’s How) or second (How to Use Formulas) post. Mistakes happen. But boy they can be frustrating, especially if
This is the second post in a series about spreadsheets, called Spreadsheets 101. Click if you missed the first post, Spreadsheets are Powerful. Here’s How. Spreadsheets are powerful for an important reason: formulas. But if that feels like a scary word,
This post is the first in a writer-centric series, called Spreadsheets 101. In later posts, I look at how to use formulas in spreadsheets, troubleshoot problems and create graphs. Want to tell a geek from a non-geek? Ask a simple question: How do you
When it comes to basic calculations, kids can benefit from knowing math facts cold. When the arithmetic is simple, we can focus on more complex concepts. That’s one reason your children are encouraged to memorize their multiplication tables. But over
Last week, I shared some unpopular opinions about homework. Mostly, here and on Facebook, people disagreed with me that three hours of meaningful homework was not too much. And looking back at that statement — which wasn’t exactly what I said — I
Last week, I heard from many friends and colleagues about Karl Taro Greenwood’s Atlantic.com piece, “My Daughter’s Homework Is Killing Me.” “Amen!” “I could have written this!” “When are teachers going to learn that they’re piling on way too much???” It