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I am the coordinator of the Maths Learning Centre at the University of Adelaide. I have a PhD in finite geometry and a Graduate Diploma in Education. I help thousands of students every year to understand the maths involved in their courses. If you want to know more about what I think about maths and its education, check out my blog.

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58 Why are induction proofs so challenging for students? Nov 20 '15
58 What is a good method for drawing a Möbius band on the blackboard? Nov 9 '15
28 Good way to explain why an absolute value in an equation does not automatically mean to make the other side +/- Oct 31 '14
24 Probability Misconception: Two Bags with Black and White Marbles Nov 3 '14
23 Teaching students to find and correct their own errors Jan 17 '15
20 How can I convince someone to use a calculator and not worry about the mechanics too much? May 17 '15
18 The definition of natural log and e Jul 1 '14
17 When $-x$ is positive May 5 '15
17 Are fractions hard because they are like algebra? Apr 8 '15
15 How can students self-check derivatives? Mar 24 '15
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