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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Challenges and Solutions in Mathematics College professors frequently adopt a lecture-based approach, emphasizing theory over practice. The development of new medical treatments often involves complex data analysis, making mathematics a crucial element in the quest to save lives.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

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However, upon closer inspection, the university admissions team can see that the second candidate worked part-time after school to financially support themself, so had less time to dedicate to their studies, and they lived in a poorer neighbourhood and attended a lower-achieving school. What are your proudest career achievements?

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How can we make STEM subjects more engaging for students?

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Maker education develops skills in mathematics such as measurement, data analysis, spatial reasoning, counting and geometry,” explains Mark. for STEM achieved so far? Also, it enables the professors to give us interactive and hands-on learning experiences, which makes learning fun. Sounds great! What has T.I.M.E

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Why Flipped and Blended Learning are Making Waves in education

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Until they achieve a satisfactory grade — as set by the instructor — they cannot work on the next lesson. Flipped learning involves extensive statistical data analysis and constant feedback. Participants have to overcome hurdles in the form of assignments to unlock the next topic. Let me see how I fared.

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US

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Professor Michael Rosenfeld , a sociologist at Stanford University , has studied this dramatic change in public opinion. Not only has Michael investigated why it occurred, he also played an important role in achieving marriage equality in the US. By 2010, support for gay rights had crossed over the 50% threshold.

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Fire trackers: how can we use modelling techniques to predict where wildfires will occur?

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This type of fire is deliberately applied to a pre-determined area at the time, intensity and rate of spread required to achieve the desired management objectives, and occurs under a strict set of environmental conditions Fire suppression techniques — the various strategies for stopping a fire once it has started.

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How can we make future places healthier spaces?

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Published: Professor Richard Harper , based at Lancaster University in the UK, is the principal investigator of a project called the Future Places Centre. This project is investigating how computing, the internet of things and data science can generate information that people can use to make their future places healthier.

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