In teaching it can be difficult to know whether to start with a problem or a solution method. It seems more obvious to start with the problem, but sometimes it is better to introduce the possibility of the solution before … Continue reading →
In teaching it can be difficult to know whether to start with a problem or a solution method. It seems more obvious to start with the problem, but sometimes it is better to introduce the possibility of the solution before … Continue reading →
The role of context in statistical analysis The wonderful advantage of teaching statistics is the real-life context within which any applicaton must exist. This can also be one of the difficulties. Statistics without context is merely the mathematics of statistics, … Continue reading →
“Less is More” is a bit of a funny title for a mathematical blog! Garlic bread and Ice Cream Sundaes Back in the seventies, garlic bread became very popular in our household. I loved its buttery, salty, garlicky goodness, and … Continue reading →
All areas of human endeavour have specific language. Cricket commentators, art critics and wines buff make this very obvious. Mixolydian My son, who is blind, autistic and plays the piano like an angel, is studying Jazz, and I’m helping him. … Continue reading →
My northern hemisphere twitter buddies are well into the academic year, and facing the demands of grading, while here in New Zealand we are enjoying the sunshine and trying hard not to think about going back to work. However the … Continue reading →
Here in New Zealand it is still the summer holidays, and it is difficult to feel too excited about topics of great moment, even if it is the International Year of Statistics and the start of Mathematics of Planet Earth … Continue reading →
Mathematics teachers as Careers advisors What can you do if you are good at mathematics? Become a maths teacher, of course! I wonder how many of our students are aware of what wonderful and exciting career opportunities are out there … Continue reading →
“Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A, B,C!” When you do statistics you begin with…probability? the mean? graphs? Begin at the end But really, is the beginning … Continue reading →
“Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A, B,C!” When you do statistics you begin with…probability? the mean? graphs? Begin at the end But really, is the beginning … Continue reading →
An understanding of probability empowers people to make informed choices in matters of great importance, including health screening, insurance, major weather events and terrorist threat. Unfortunately it has been shown that this understanding of probability eludes even some of our … Continue reading →
