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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Teaching to the Lowest Common Denominator
When I was young I remember riding on the freeway with my mom. Whenever we would come to a hill she would complain about all the cars slowing down. It is logical that to maintain the same speed going up … Continue reading
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Assessment, Limits, & the Farmer’s Fence
There is a common math problem that is given to students studying geometry. It asks them to find the biggest area possible with a given length of fence. After exploring different shapes, the students generally come to the conclusion that … Continue reading
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