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What is ‘Technical Math’?

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Returning to Rigorous Mathematics –December 16, 2021. There’s an old joke about how kids are forced to learn algebra and trigonometry in school, but have no use for those subjects in real life. Why do trades like this require so much mathematics? In more advanced construction work (i.e.

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

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These same reports show that teachers and students stand to gain these additional benefits: Learners get a chance to apply mathematical solutions to everyday problems Teachers can stimulate real-life situations where regular people and professionals use math formulas to solve problems. And it’s a great way to get more done.

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Help Students Select the Right Summer School

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A strong mathematical background is crucial; algebra, statistics, and probability are all going to play a huge role in an architect’s ability to do their job. A student can flourish on a math test, for example, but have struggled to remember certain steps of the mathematical processes that they’re using.

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Space Explorations, Science Fiction Writing, Shadow Puppet Shows: An Interdisciplinary Unit

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Estimating Dimensions of New Planets Possible Vegetation and Creatures via Math Snacks’ Agrinautica This app allows students to terraform planets by adding gorgeous plants, animals, fungi and minerals, each representing a unique mathematical expression. Standards Addressed Next Generation Science Standards ETS1.C:

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ChatGPT Gets Its “Wolfram Superpowers”!

Stephen Wolfram

There’s a big example of this historically, in mathematics. But then mathematical notation was invented, and math took off—with the development of algebra, calculus, and eventually all the various mathematical sciences. Back before about 500 years ago, pretty much the only way to “express math” was in natural language.

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The Physicalization of Metamathematics and Its Implications for the Foundations of Mathematics

Stephen Wolfram

1 Mathematics and Physics Have the Same Foundations. 2 The Underlying Structure of Mathematics and Physics. 3 The Metamodeling of Axiomatic Mathematics. 4 Simple Examples with Mathematical Interpretations. 15 Axiom Systems of Present-Day Mathematics. 21 What Can Human Mathematics Be Like? Graphical Key.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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Biology is often combined with engineering, medicine, psychology, sociology, chemistry, physics or mathematics, so that scientists can tackle complex, real-world problems. If you have the option, take a statistics course and mathematics courses beyond algebra,” says Barbara. Do you have a question for Barbara or Olivia?

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