Monthly Archives: November 2012

Aside from topics related to math, physics, and tutoring, espionage is one of my favourite subjects. This past week I found out that the US TV series Burn Notice is sponsoring a science competition for high school students. The challenge … Continue reading →

Not everyone will like the idea but this article describes some research into the benefits of giving struggling students a double dose of algebra to make sure they understand it before moving on to more advanced topics. I can certainly … Continue reading →

Last week I wrote about math apparently being a genuine source of fear for some people. A few days ago I spotted this CBC story about new Canadian research indicating that the problem may go beyond anxiety to actual physical … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I joked with one of my calculus students that for Halloween I was going to frighten children who came to my door by giving them math homework. For most of my life I have understood that many … Continue reading →