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How do I nicely tell my coworkers that they are NOT mathematicians?
Apr 22 '16 at 9:37
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Why do we teach even and odd functions?
Sep 12 '17 at 9:29
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is it appropriate or beneficial to mention weird results in math?
Dec 22 '18 at 11:13
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Good examples of functions defined as definite integrals of elementary functions?
Dec 3 '15 at 14:11
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Why is it possible to teach real numbers before even rigorously defining them?
Nov 2 '19 at 16:08
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A Method to Grade a Multiple Statement or True and False Question
Mar 19 '15 at 7:53
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Students' Messy Sheets: The Big Problem of Exams and Homeworks
Feb 26 '15 at 11:09
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Examples of vocabulary that have different meanings in Mathematics compared to "everyday" English
Apr 6 '16 at 8:27
10
Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures
Mar 10 '15 at 12:54
9
What is the intuition behind the limit superior?
Jan 21 '16 at 7:18
8
Examples of Mathematical Slang
Jan 8 '16 at 22:33
8
What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?
Feb 4 '15 at 19:36
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Why do we teach estimation in Statistics and Mathematics?
Dec 6 '17 at 9:25
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How can I convince students that Fourier series are useful?
Feb 25 '15 at 12:14
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How can I discourage proof by patchwork?
Feb 22 '15 at 16:23
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Proper ordering of phrase "multiplied by"
Jan 31 '17 at 2:32
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Why is multivariable analysis often omitted?
Feb 2 '16 at 7:11
4
References for graduate education
Feb 29 '16 at 19:19
4
Examples of Mathematical Slang
Jan 11 '16 at 8:27
4
Use of mathematical humor suitable for motivation/explaination?
Feb 16 '15 at 9:40
4
Teaching students to write the "invisible" ones
Feb 6 '15 at 8:00
4
Is Applied Math easier than Pure Math?
Feb 4 '15 at 20:22
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Gauging correspondence between classtime and material rate
Jul 3 '19 at 7:30
3
Ideas for teaching a bit of linear optimization to advanced undergraduates?
Jun 14 '16 at 7:12
2
Transitioning from 'Read textbook to learn' to 'Read original paper/Read paragraphs of textbooks'
Jan 6 '17 at 19:42
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How can I implement the principles of deliberate practise in my mathematical studies?
Jun 5 '16 at 19:42
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How to motivate the surface element
Jan 18 '16 at 10:26
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How to teach binary numbers to 5th graders?
Dec 20 '15 at 21:10
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Why is the concept of injective functions difficult for my students?
Dec 1 '20 at 19:55
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What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?
Feb 11 '15 at 7:52
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