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Few can argue about the need to improve the nation’s public education system. Unfortunately, those in charge of making those improvements -- notably, President Barack Obama and members of the... Square Root Day, 03/03/09: Math Geeks Honor the Squarest of Days
Today is square root day, a day that occurs only nine times every century, can you figure out why? Today's date is March 3, 2009, which is also expressed as 03/03/09. Now can you tell why it is square... What are our children learning?
One major focus in schools from elementary to post secondary, is what kids are being taught in their classes. Well, the issue that I propose is what is not being taught. The bread and butter of any post secondary enrollment are mathematics and English. Articulation and... Abacus set for comeback?
The abacus is an ancient calculating machine that uses beads on a frame which are moved manually. In Asia the abacus is still used in many situations and children still learn how to use it. With the state of... English children best at math in Europe
An interesting new study shows that English children are the best at math in Europe, yet they are enjoying the subject less and less. In global rankings, England is beaten in math only by far Eastern... RICH KIDS GETTING ZONED OUT
"RICH KIDS GETTING ZONED OUT PARENTS RIP SCHOOL SWITCH Comments: 1 Read Comments Leave a Comment By YOAV GONEN Education Reporter Click to enlarge Posted: 3:41...NSA and Army on quest for quantum computing jackpot
The US Army and the NSA are teaming up to crack the secrets of quantum computing. Considering DARPA gave the world the internet, this may eventually yield some really good things. "Sounds like a dangerous combination. The US Army Research Office and the National... Math Question - 0 and 1
Okay, step away from the news for a while and do this for fun, something to do for all you Math geniuses out there. How many discrete random variable numbers are between 0.0 and 1.0, if any, and if you can list them, which ones are they? Start here; 0.0 = 0, and 1.0 =1... Math uncool for American
It is treally very intresting to find out that worlds most tecnically advanced country is lagging behind in mathmatocal skill, most threatening part is that new generation finds it very uncool to be a...Those who can, do
"There’s a common saying out there that I’ve heard a lot. It goes “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” First of all, I’m entirely unsure if the commas I wrote in that statement are appropriately placed and it’s far too difficult to write, so I... Mathematician Claims Black Holes Are the Result of Bad Math!
Much as science hates to have its apple cart upset, mathematician Stephen J. Crothers seems to be spoiling to do just that! He claims that the equations used to justify the existence of "black holes" are... Japanese Elephant Better at Math than American Students
Yup, it's true. It really is true."The elephant's memory is legendary, but in a large, gray surprise to science, the mighty Asian elephant turns out to have a distinct flair for math as well Under carefully controlled experimental conditions — essentially...Girls equal boys in math
Another myth laid to rest. "Girls and boys are now performing equally on standardized high school math tests across North America, ending a "gender gap" that lasted for decades, new research says. An...Indonesia students grab 5 gold in HK International Math Contest
Congratulations! Show to the world, Indonesia known not only as the terrorist's or the corruptor nest.."Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Eight elementary school students representing Indonesia in "The 12th Po Leng Kuk Elementary International Contest for Math" held in Hong Kong July... The Biology Project: Biochemistry
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