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How to get past the "mystique" of Maths

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Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

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Why is learning mathematics compulsory?

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Should LaTeX be taught in high school?

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Quote to show students don't have to fear making mistakes

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What are some recent, interesting, accessible pieces of mathematics

answered Nov 14, 2016 at 22:47

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Is there a place to buy physical models to demonstrate the Calculus shell, disk, and washer methods?

answered Dec 24, 2018 at 2:43

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Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

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Do you have an efficient way to view student responses to remote assignments allowing them to type math symbols and steps? (Middle + High school)

answered Apr 22, 2020 at 0:52

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How to convince the students of grade 8 that $\sin 90^\circ =1$? ( calculator not allowed )

answered Nov 4, 2014 at 17:48

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Why should kids learn how to use a compass and straightedge, and not rely on a drawing program?

answered Jun 13, 2017 at 22:26

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Lack of intuition, retention while self studying

answered Jan 7, 2020 at 17:23

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Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

answered Mar 5, 2015 at 12:35

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How to get students in a under-graduate linear algebra course interested in determinants?

answered Oct 14, 2015 at 0:22

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Proof by contradiction - more than one case

answered May 9, 2020 at 23:12

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How to be a good math teacher at a liberal art college?

answered Apr 3, 2021 at 23:46

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Gender and groupwork

answered Aug 18, 2016 at 17:27

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Graphing functions from a finite field to itself

answered Apr 14, 2015 at 0:18

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Why are triangles so prevalent in high school geometry?

answered Jan 4, 2015 at 18:25

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Should mathematical logic be included in a discrete mathematics course for computer science?

answered Apr 30, 2021 at 16:53

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Is there a blog platform that renders LaTeX well?

answered Oct 19, 2021 at 22:52

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Do I really need to cover solids of revolution in my Calculus I class?

answered Feb 8, 2022 at 18:20

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How many of "The Seven Laws of Teaching" are still relevant for teaching maths today?

answered Apr 17, 2021 at 22:14

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What are some research-level opportunities in mathematics that do not focus on proofs?

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Descriptive Thinking vs. Formal Writing

answered Mar 30, 2014 at 17:32

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How can I teach my students that other disciplines are important too?

answered Apr 14, 2015 at 20:00

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"Opinionated" textbooks

answered Mar 28, 2015 at 0:52

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What are non-math majors supposed to get out of an undergraduate calculus class?

answered Jun 1, 2015 at 1:39

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Why are induction proofs so challenging for students?

answered Nov 22, 2015 at 0:07

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Diagram of Methods to Solve Differential Equations

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How to get past the "mystique" of Maths

Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

Why is learning mathematics compulsory?

Should LaTeX be taught in high school?

Quote to show students don't have to fear making mistakes

What are some recent, interesting, accessible pieces of mathematics

Is there a place to buy physical models to demonstrate the Calculus shell, disk, and washer methods?

Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

Do you have an efficient way to view student responses to remote assignments allowing them to type math symbols and steps? (Middle + High school)

How to convince the students of grade 8 that $\sin 90^\circ =1$? ( calculator not allowed )

Why should kids learn how to use a compass and straightedge, and not rely on a drawing program?

Lack of intuition, retention while self studying

Real-world examples of more "obscure" geometric figures

How to get students in a under-graduate linear algebra course interested in determinants?

Proof by contradiction - more than one case

How to be a good math teacher at a liberal art college?

Gender and groupwork

Graphing functions from a finite field to itself

Why are triangles so prevalent in high school geometry?

Should mathematical logic be included in a discrete mathematics course for computer science?

Is there a blog platform that renders LaTeX well?

Do I really need to cover solids of revolution in my Calculus I class?

How many of "The Seven Laws of Teaching" are still relevant for teaching maths today?

What are some research-level opportunities in mathematics that do not focus on proofs?

Descriptive Thinking vs. Formal Writing

How can I teach my students that other disciplines are important too?

"Opinionated" textbooks

What are non-math majors supposed to get out of an undergraduate calculus class?

Why are induction proofs so challenging for students?

Diagram of Methods to Solve Differential Equations