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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