Mathematics

Calculus in Middle School

Calculus for Middle School? Why Not? Right at the start, I’d like to stipulate that there is a difference between explaining Calculus and...

Where Are the Math Students? Part 2

Introducing the Harry Potter School of Mathematics. Intrigued by the idea of a Hogwarts Academy for algebraic wizardry? Unfortunately,...

Contradicting Euclid?

Answering a question on quora.com August, 2019: Why do high levels of maths contradict lower level maths? Why do ground rules of math get...

Recreational Mathematics

Answering a question on quora.com: Can I do math as a hobby? Yes, by all means! While you may think that doing math means boring...

Where are the math students? Part 1

I’ve been teaching mathematics for some forty years. That entitles me to make a few observations about mathematics students—at least...