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39 votes

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

16 votes

Why do we teach even and odd functions?

14 votes

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

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

12 votes

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

11 votes

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

11 votes

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

10 votes

Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

10 votes
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What is the intuition behind the limit superior?

10 votes

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

9 votes

Examples of Mathematical Slang

8 votes

What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?

7 votes

How can I discourage proof by patchwork?

7 votes

How can I convince students that Fourier series are useful?

7 votes

Why do we teach estimation in Statistics and Mathematics?

6 votes

Proper ordering of phrase "multiplied by"

6 votes
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Why is multivariable analysis often omitted?

5 votes

Use of mathematical humor suitable for motivation/explaination?

4 votes

Examples of Mathematical Slang

4 votes

Is Applied Math easier than Pure Math?

4 votes

Teaching students to write the "invisible" ones

4 votes

References for graduate education

3 votes

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

3 votes
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Gauging correspondence between classtime and material rate

2 votes

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

2 votes

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

2 votes

How to motivate the surface element

2 votes

How to teach binary numbers to 5th graders?

1 vote

What are your favorite instructional counterexamples on sequences?

1 vote

Explaining the symbols in definite and indefinite integrals