Revealing the mysteries of mathematics
I view many mathematical posts (e.g., on Instagram and TikTok) to expand my knowledge of different aspects of mathematics, such as learning what Subfactorials, Double Factorials, and Primorial Factorials are, and what it really means when you divide fractions. I am frustrated with many of these posts that present a mathematical trick, hack, or shortcut... Continue Reading →
The smiling mask associated with math often symbolizes the idea that math can be both enjoyable and rewarding. Here are a few reasons why this imagery is used: Positive Attitude: The mask reflects a positive approach to math, encouraging students to see it as a fun and engaging subject rather than something intimidating. Gamification: Math... Continue Reading →
I often hear people say, "My math teacher/professor is terrible at explaining."Why does this seem to happen in math classes much more often than other classes? Stolen from Rebecca T. Some people want to be told step by step how to solve a math problem. These people memorize steps but don’t really understand conceptually what... Continue Reading →
I would like you, the reader of this article, to reflect on the achievements of women in mathematics. We read about men such as Euler and Gauss, but not as much about the women and their contributions to mathematics. In the near future, we may not hear of any one mathematician and their achievements as... Continue Reading →
Do students at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT ever struggle with proof-based mathematics such as Linear Algebra or Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis or they always find these very easy? I graduated from Stanford in 1964 as a mathematics major. I can assure you that I had plenty of difficulty with proof-based mathematics. I... Continue Reading →
Mathematical Mysteries 