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When did math start to be a hated subject in schools and universities?

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What are some common errors and misconceptions about the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What are the different ways that teachers' conceptions of mathematics can influence students' learning?

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Simple examples of how a good notation or diagram can help to solve math problems

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How to define "axes with the same scale" in Secondary/High School?

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Why is calculus important for pre-service Math basic school teachers?

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1 answer
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Using number theory instead geometry to introduce proof in Basic School?

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What are some examples of mathematical errors in computer algebra systems (CAS)?

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1 answer
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Do Greek students use Greek letters to denote angles?

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do you know a mind-boggling/curious historical facts that will inspire and attract young people?

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How to convince a student without calculus that great circles are geodesics in a sphere?

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Is it correct to state that a cone has no faces?

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how to read binary numbers?

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1 answer
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Is there any university or college in any country where failure and dropout rates in Calculus are not so high?

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2D drawings of 3D objects in printed school textbooks: orthogonal or perspective?

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1 answer
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Fundamental Ideas in Mathematics

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How to introduce the use of Greek letters in high school?

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1 answer
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references and examples of questions that shows what mathematics is not

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Which are the most used Greek letters in math textbooks?

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Linguistic recursion issues while writing Mathematics textbooks for Basic School

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2 answers
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Order of operations pemdas

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1 answer
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Why do we use polysemy?

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Manipulative materials to teach functions

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1 answer
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Are there differences between graphs, diagrams and charts?

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Which countries adopt metacognition in their official math curricula?

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Engaging Mathematical Riddles for Classroom Enrichment: examples and impact studies references

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1 answer
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About instructor's manual in math textbooks: principles, design, uses and impact

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1 answer
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What is the best didactical way to read decimal numbers?

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1 answer
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Calculus/analysis as basis for basic school topics

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Activities that encourage students to create or evaluate mathematical notations