You really don’t have to know or care what “binary trees” are to appreciate Vi Hart’s genius. And I’m so excited to finally introduce you all to her. Vi calls herself a “recreational mathematician.” In other words, she plays with
Math Secret #3: You can skip the love
When I was a camp counselor after my sophomore year of college, I had a standard response to kids who asked, “Do I have to?” Whether they were complaining about sweeping out the cabin or taking a hike, I’d look
Film Fridays: As the pendulum swings
Over the last year, I’ve come across lots of great math-related videos, and now that my blog is up and book is out, people are sending me links to many more. I thought Fridays would be a great time to share them.
Is Math a Foreign Language?
When I was in college, majoring in math education, I learned that math is the language of science. In fact, we called it the Queen of the Sciences. (You’d better believe that gave me a sense of superiority over the
Math Secret #2: You Were Born This Way
I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way –Lady Gaga It was day two of my second year of teaching high school geometry, and already I had been called for a parent meeting in the principal’s office.
Math at Work Monday: Shana the jewelry designer
Art and math are diametrically opposite, right? Wrong. Blossom, layering of enamel over silver. Photo credit: Hap Sakwa. Shana Kroiz is a Baltimore-based, acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, whose work has been shown in the some of the country’s most esteemed
7 Reasons 21 is Special (Hint: The Rapture Ain’t One of Them!)
So tomorrow the world is supposed to end. Okay, not quite. The rapture will begin. Apparently Earth won’t be destroyed until October 21. So you have some time to get your $@*% together. But this isn’t the only reason that the
Is Your Boss Ripping You Off?
In last Friday’s Open Thread discussion, Gretchen posted this question: My husband’s company does not provide health insurance for me and the kids, which is a $12,000 value. In his field, there is a salary scale based on education, number
Math Secret #1: 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! Okay, so it’s not such a crazy idea. Most math problems do have one