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How do I nicely tell my coworkers that they are NOT mathematicians?

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Why do we teach even and odd functions?

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Why is it possible to teach real numbers before even rigorously defining them?

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is it appropriate or beneficial to mention weird results in math?

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Good examples of functions defined as definite integrals of elementary functions?

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A Method to Grade a Multiple Statement or True and False Question

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Students' Messy Sheets: The Big Problem of Exams and Homeworks

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Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

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Examples of vocabulary that have different meanings in Mathematics compared to "everyday" English

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What is the intuition behind the limit superior?

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answered Jan 21, 2016 at 7:18

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Examples of Mathematical Slang

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What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?

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answered Feb 4, 2015 at 19:36

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How can I discourage proof by patchwork?

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answered Feb 22, 2015 at 16:23

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How can I convince students that Fourier series are useful?

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answered Feb 25, 2015 at 12:14

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Why do we teach estimation in Statistics and Mathematics?

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answered Dec 6, 2017 at 9:25

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Proper ordering of phrase "multiplied by"

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answered Jan 31, 2017 at 2:32

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Why is multivariable analysis often omitted?

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References for graduate education

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Is Applied Math easier than Pure Math?

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answered Feb 4, 2015 at 20:22

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Teaching students to write the "invisible" ones

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answered Feb 6, 2015 at 8:00

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Examples of Mathematical Slang

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answered Jan 11, 2016 at 8:27

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Use of mathematical humor suitable for motivation/explaination?

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answered Feb 16, 2015 at 9:40

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Ideas for teaching a bit of linear optimization to advanced undergraduates?

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Gauging correspondence between classtime and material rate

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Transitioning from 'Read textbook to learn' to 'Read original paper/Read paragraphs of textbooks'

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How can I implement the principles of deliberate practise in my mathematical studies?

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answered Jun 5, 2016 at 19:42

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How to teach binary numbers to 5th graders?

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How to motivate the surface element

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What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?

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Explaining the symbols in definite and indefinite integrals

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How do I nicely tell my coworkers that they are NOT mathematicians?

Why do we teach even and odd functions?

Why is it possible to teach real numbers before even rigorously defining them?

is it appropriate or beneficial to mention weird results in math?

Good examples of functions defined as definite integrals of elementary functions?

A Method to Grade a Multiple Statement or True and False Question

Students' Messy Sheets: The Big Problem of Exams and Homeworks

Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

Examples of vocabulary that have different meanings in Mathematics compared to "everyday" English

What is the intuition behind the limit superior?

Examples of Mathematical Slang

What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?

How can I discourage proof by patchwork?

How can I convince students that Fourier series are useful?

Why do we teach estimation in Statistics and Mathematics?

Proper ordering of phrase "multiplied by"

Why is multivariable analysis often omitted?

References for graduate education

Is Applied Math easier than Pure Math?

Teaching students to write the "invisible" ones

Examples of Mathematical Slang

Use of mathematical humor suitable for motivation/explaination?

Ideas for teaching a bit of linear optimization to advanced undergraduates?

Gauging correspondence between classtime and material rate

Transitioning from 'Read textbook to learn' to 'Read original paper/Read paragraphs of textbooks'

How can I implement the principles of deliberate practise in my mathematical studies?

How to teach binary numbers to 5th graders?

How to motivate the surface element

What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?

Explaining the symbols in definite and indefinite integrals