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
Best posts of 2011
Math at Work Monday: Best of 2011
Math for Grownups readers love Math at Work Monday. And here are the top 10 interviews of the year. Mary Ellen the FBI Profiler In her book, Dangerous Instincts: How Fear Can Betray Us, Mary Ellen O’Toole, PhD, puts these experiences to work everyday
Using Math to Wrap Gifts
My shopping is done. I’ve got no more baking to do. And save one, all of the great holiday parties are wonderful memories. But I still have this stack of gifts to wrap. I figure there are two kinds of people in the world:
Math at Work Monday: Kim the candle maker
Good grief the winter holidays include a lot of candles! Earlier this month, Christians began lightingAdvent candles; Hanukkah begins tomorrow night at sunset; Thursday is the Winter Solstice; andKwanzaa starts on December 26. That’s a lot of wax! Lately, I’ve been fascinated by how
Shop on! With Percents
Everybody loves a sale, right? The thrill of the hunt, the sense of accomplishment when landing a great deal. But how many times have you reached the register and realized your purchase was more than you expected? Or have you
To Estimate or Not to Estimate: That is the question
Whether you’re buying gifts for under the tree or just taking advantage of holiday sales, December is one of those times when you might need some mental math skills. And while it can seem overwhelming to find out how much that 15%-off