Articles related to "Mathematics"
Careers Based in Mathematics
There are a lot of careers that require studying mathematics. Here are examples of five, plus links to sites with many more.
mathematics • career • education • work • salary
There are a lot of careers that require studying mathematics. Here are examples of five, plus links to sites with many more.
mathematics • career • education • work • salary
Mathematics Competitions
There are several mathematics contests and competitions online. Do you use them in your classroom?
mathematics • contests • competitions • online • internet
There are several mathematics contests and competitions online. Do you use them in your classroom?
mathematics • contests • competitions • online • internet
Ancient Babylonian Mathematics
The mathematicians of ancient Babylonia were surprisingly sophisticated for their time, coming up with some very clever forms of mathematics.
ancient babylonian mathematics • history of mathematics • egyptian mathematics • sumeria • akkadia
The mathematicians of ancient Babylonia were surprisingly sophisticated for their time, coming up with some very clever forms of mathematics.
ancient babylonian mathematics • history of mathematics • egyptian mathematics • sumeria • akkadia
Homeschooling Mathematics
How Homeschoolers teach their children Mathematics. Will some of their ideas work for you?
homeschool • mathematics • curriculum • teaching • integrating
How Homeschoolers teach their children Mathematics. Will some of their ideas work for you?
homeschool • mathematics • curriculum • teaching • integrating
Homeschooling Mathematics, Part II
The second part of my article on how homeschoolers integrate mathematics into their home schools.
mathematics • homeschooling • learning • education
The second part of my article on how homeschoolers integrate mathematics into their home schools.
mathematics • homeschooling • learning • education
The Mathematics of Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians possessed one of the earliest forms of mathematics, inspiring all mathematcal traditions that would follow in history.
mathematics of ancient egypt • hieroglyphics • hieratic • history of mathematics • building the pyramids
The ancient Egyptians possessed one of the earliest forms of mathematics, inspiring all mathematcal traditions that would follow in history.
mathematics of ancient egypt • hieroglyphics • hieratic • history of mathematics • building the pyramids
The Mathematics of Black Holes
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
schwarzschild radius • black holes • albert einstein • general relativity • escape velocity
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
schwarzschild radius • black holes • albert einstein • general relativity • escape velocity
Uses of Mathematics
This article looks at some apparent advantages from a profound understanding of mathematics.
bliss from numbers • math advantages • learning math • math excitement • fun with math
This article looks at some apparent advantages from a profound understanding of mathematics.
bliss from numbers • math advantages • learning math • math excitement • fun with math
Avicenna
Read about one of the most influential physicians of all time.
avicenna • persia • canon of medicine • physician • astronomy
Read about one of the most influential physicians of all time.
avicenna • persia • canon of medicine • physician • astronomy
Indigenous Knowledge Theft
European science and technology, supposedly what sets the west apart from more "savage" peoples, is merely knowledge stolen from Indigenous peoples throughout history.
intellectual property theft • indigenous intellectual property • indigenous science • indigenous technology • western propaganda
European science and technology, supposedly what sets the west apart from more "savage" peoples, is merely knowledge stolen from Indigenous peoples throughout history.
intellectual property theft • indigenous intellectual property • indigenous science • indigenous technology • western propaganda
Summertime Math Activities
Fun activities to keep your children interested in Mathematics all summer long.
summer • activities • mathematics • math • occupied
Fun activities to keep your children interested in Mathematics all summer long.
summer • activities • mathematics • math • occupied
Hypatia: Philosopher and Symbol
She is Hypatia, and she has become both a symbol and a cause, often unconnected with the realities of her life and ideas. Separating the facts about her from the legend challenges today's scholars.
philosophy • hypatia • neoplatonism • giacobazzi • kirtland community college
She is Hypatia, and she has become both a symbol and a cause, often unconnected with the realities of her life and ideas. Separating the facts about her from the legend challenges today's scholars.
philosophy • hypatia • neoplatonism • giacobazzi • kirtland community college
Indigenous Mathematic Systems
Our right to maintain ancient and sophisticated mathematical systems has been extinguished by Western assumptions about "primitive logic".
indigenous mathematics • indigenous logic systems • indigenous scholars • ptolemy • ptolemy african
Our right to maintain ancient and sophisticated mathematical systems has been extinguished by Western assumptions about "primitive logic".
indigenous mathematics • indigenous logic systems • indigenous scholars • ptolemy • ptolemy african
Introduction to Set Theory
Set theory, as first developed by Georg Cantor in 1874, has redefined mathematics and allowed the development of any number of numerological breakthroughs.
set theory • georg cantor • history of mathematics • number theory • group theory
Set theory, as first developed by Georg Cantor in 1874, has redefined mathematics and allowed the development of any number of numerological breakthroughs.
set theory • georg cantor • history of mathematics • number theory • group theory
Literacy Gap Between Boys & Girls
In Australia, the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) test data show that boys are struggling in literacy, compared to girls. That literacy gender gap is universal.
education • academic success • boys' education • literacy gender gap • reading performance
In Australia, the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) test data show that boys are struggling in literacy, compared to girls. That literacy gender gap is universal.
education • academic success • boys' education • literacy gender gap • reading performance
Career Outlook: Teachers
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Is there an overabundance of teachers? Find out how to maximize your chance of getting a fulfilling teaching career.
career planning • teachers • teaching • education • montessori
Combining Fractals and Chaos
Fractal geometry and chaos theory are two very interconnected forms of mathematics. It is difficult to fully understand one without also knowing the other.
fractal geometry • chaos theory • natural fractals • bifurcation diagram • self similarity
Fractal geometry and chaos theory are two very interconnected forms of mathematics. It is difficult to fully understand one without also knowing the other.
fractal geometry • chaos theory • natural fractals • bifurcation diagram • self similarity
Euclid's Third Axiom
Euclid's third axiom describes how a simple circle, one of the most important figures in geometry, can be constructed using only a point and a line.
euclid's third axiom • definition of a circle • euclidean geometry • history of geometry • history of mathematics
Euclid's third axiom describes how a simple circle, one of the most important figures in geometry, can be constructed using only a point and a line.
euclid's third axiom • definition of a circle • euclidean geometry • history of geometry • history of mathematics
Middle School: European Style
School improvement is a hot topic and the European model is often debated. Massachusetts has a Gr. 6-12 school run on the European model. How is this different?
new european teaching style • founder julia sigalovsky • marlborough • massachusetts • middle school
School improvement is a hot topic and the European model is often debated. Massachusetts has a Gr. 6-12 school run on the European model. How is this different?
new european teaching style • founder julia sigalovsky • marlborough • massachusetts • middle school
Euclid's First Axiom
Euclid's first axiom, concerning points and straight lines, contains hidden depth that one might miss upon a cursory glance, and which is important to his geometry.
euclid's axioms • euclid's first axiom • ancient greek mathematicians • history of geometry • euclidean geometry
Euclid's first axiom, concerning points and straight lines, contains hidden depth that one might miss upon a cursory glance, and which is important to his geometry.
euclid's axioms • euclid's first axiom • ancient greek mathematicians • history of geometry • euclidean geometry
Important Mathematical Constants
Mathematics is absolutely full of mathematical constants - numbers that represent something fundamental, and which never have, and never will change in value.
mathematical constants • value of pi • euler's number • imaginary number • golden ratio
Mathematics is absolutely full of mathematical constants - numbers that represent something fundamental, and which never have, and never will change in value.
mathematical constants • value of pi • euler's number • imaginary number • golden ratio
Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Ancient Egypt shaped the gods, but later, the gods shaped Egypt.
ancient egypt • egyptian religion • godesses • gods • osiris
Ancient Egypt shaped the gods, but later, the gods shaped Egypt.
ancient egypt • egyptian religion • godesses • gods • osiris
Integrated Physical Education
Integrating Physical Education with Academic Learning
classroom • parents • teacher • children • lesson ideas
Integrating Physical Education with Academic Learning
classroom • parents • teacher • children • lesson ideas
Through the Past Lightly
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Degrees of Infinity
Mathematical set theory has led to some interesting conclusions over the years. One of the most interesting is the idea that not all infinities are equal.
degrees of infinity • aleph number • aleph-null • aleph-one • cardinality of infinities
Mathematical set theory has led to some interesting conclusions over the years. One of the most interesting is the idea that not all infinities are equal.
degrees of infinity • aleph number • aleph-null • aleph-one • cardinality of infinities
The Future of Education
Thomas Frey, founder of the DaVinci Institute in Colorado, has a strong vision of the future in education. It does not resemble what we see today.
future of education • electronics • davince institute • thomas frey • income tax system
Thomas Frey, founder of the DaVinci Institute in Colorado, has a strong vision of the future in education. It does not resemble what we see today.
future of education • electronics • davince institute • thomas frey • income tax system
Science Contests and Competitions
Win free prizes and scholarships by entering science contests.
science • contests • competition • kids • teens
Win free prizes and scholarships by entering science contests.
science • contests • competition • kids • teens
Omar Al-Khayyam
Aside from Rubaiyat, Omar Al-Khayyam was a brilliant mind who made many contributions to several disciplines.
omar al-khayyam • rubaiyat • astronomy • science • math
Aside from Rubaiyat, Omar Al-Khayyam was a brilliant mind who made many contributions to several disciplines.
omar al-khayyam • rubaiyat • astronomy • science • math
Psycho-Acoustics... Sensing music..
An introduction to the field of psycho-acoustics.
psychoacoustics • acoustics • psycho • dtv • mp3
An introduction to the field of psycho-acoustics.
psychoacoustics • acoustics • psycho • dtv • mp3
Australian Education at the Core
Australian governments demand a national curriculum and schools complain that they don't have the time to meet all demands. So what should be the school curriculum?
australian government • john howard • australian schools • school curriculum • australian education
Australian governments demand a national curriculum and schools complain that they don't have the time to meet all demands. So what should be the school curriculum?
australian government • john howard • australian schools • school curriculum • australian education
Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
Solving Knot Theory Problems
While it may seem like a trivial form of mathematics, knot theory has developed a highly efficient formalism over the years as it has gained recognition.
knot theory • how to solve problems in knot theory • tricolorability • isotopically invariant • reidmeister moves
While it may seem like a trivial form of mathematics, knot theory has developed a highly efficient formalism over the years as it has gained recognition.
knot theory • how to solve problems in knot theory • tricolorability • isotopically invariant • reidmeister moves
Cures for the Boredom Blues
Mad science, legendary tales, the arts, a glimpse at the fabulous mind of Leonardo (Di Vinci, that is) and math challenges.
science • art • leonardo di vinci • math
Mad science, legendary tales, the arts, a glimpse at the fabulous mind of Leonardo (Di Vinci, that is) and math challenges.
science • art • leonardo di vinci • math
Downloading Math Games
A sample of games for both Macintosh and PC that you can download so your math students practice their math skills during the summer months.
math • game • download • education • software
A sample of games for both Macintosh and PC that you can download so your math students practice their math skills during the summer months.
math • game • download • education • software
Ethos of Excellence
excellence in school • gifted students • advanced students • education • united states
excellence in school • gifted students • advanced students • education • united states
The Net - Making Learning Fun!
Learning can be a challenge to children with AD/HD, but as parents and teachers there are many ways to help them be successful. The Internet is one of those ways, providing a wide array of sites geared toward making learning fun for children.
adhd • learning • disability • internet • fun
Learning can be a challenge to children with AD/HD, but as parents and teachers there are many ways to help them be successful. The Internet is one of those ways, providing a wide array of sites geared toward making learning fun for children.
adhd • learning • disability • internet • fun
Euclid's Fifth Axiom
Very few seemingly incontrovertible mathematical statements throughout history have wreaked quite as much havoc as Euclid's controversial fifth axiom.
euclid's fifth axiom • the parallel postulate • non-euclidean geometry • proving euclid's fifth axiom • karl friedrich gauss
Very few seemingly incontrovertible mathematical statements throughout history have wreaked quite as much havoc as Euclid's controversial fifth axiom.
euclid's fifth axiom • the parallel postulate • non-euclidean geometry • proving euclid's fifth axiom • karl friedrich gauss
Architectural Visions
Take a brief visit to the cities of tomorrow through the masterful hand of Hugh Ferriss.
hugh ferriss • architecture • art • rendering • illustration
Take a brief visit to the cities of tomorrow through the masterful hand of Hugh Ferriss.
hugh ferriss • architecture • art • rendering • illustration
Jefferson: Reader and Surveyor
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
peter jefferson was the father of thomas jefferson • joshua fry • william and mary college • virginia and north carolina boundary line • london
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
peter jefferson was the father of thomas jefferson • joshua fry • william and mary college • virginia and north carolina boundary line • london
A Tribute to Lewis Carroll
Most known for his bizarre tale of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll changed children's literature forever. Find out how his own life story contributed to his intricately woven tales of imagination...
lewis carroll alice in wonderland through the look
Most known for his bizarre tale of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll changed children's literature forever. Find out how his own life story contributed to his intricately woven tales of imagination...
lewis carroll alice in wonderland through the look
Classic Authors: Victor Hugo
A brief biography of Victor Hugo.
victor hugo • french literature • napoleon
A brief biography of Victor Hugo.
victor hugo • french literature • napoleon
First Wave - Nostradamus' Prophecies
A short look at the Nostradamus and the new Sci-Fi series First Wave.
the first wave • sci-fi tv • nostradamus • millenium prophecy
A short look at the Nostradamus and the new Sci-Fi series First Wave.
the first wave • sci-fi tv • nostradamus • millenium prophecy
Nothing in common but FUN!
Sites with nothing in common but Entertainment and Fun, don't miss these ones!
fun • kids • educational games • online educational games
Sites with nothing in common but Entertainment and Fun, don't miss these ones!
fun • kids • educational games • online educational games
We want you!
Pointers to some neat java games and some educational and fun math sites.
java • games • kids • math
Pointers to some neat java games and some educational and fun math sites.
java • games • kids • math
Engineering is Elementary Lessons
Multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural lessons from Boston's Museum of Science teach K-6 students to apply the Engineering Design Process for 21st century problem solving.
eie science • elementary science • engineering is elementary • ring design process • boston museum of science
Multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural lessons from Boston's Museum of Science teach K-6 students to apply the Engineering Design Process for 21st century problem solving.
eie science • elementary science • engineering is elementary • ring design process • boston museum of science
How to Become Series: Lawyer
A lawyer works hard, earns top wages and has an excellent education; sometimes hated but always in demand. If this is something you are considering, read on…
law school • attorney • jd • lawyer • education
A lawyer works hard, earns top wages and has an excellent education; sometimes hated but always in demand. If this is something you are considering, read on…
law school • attorney • jd • lawyer • education
Napoleon Bonaparte
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
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