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How to teach the derivative of a function without really trying
Published on 2012-02-15 21:45:48
Mathematics for Teaching - This site is NOT about making mathematics easy because it isn't. It is about making it make sense because it does.New mathematical ideas are usually built from another mathematical idea or ideas. Because of this, the teaching of mathematics if it is to make sense to students, should reflect this ‘building on’ process. Students should be able to see how the new idea is connected to what they already know. Good teaching of mathematics also demand [...]M
The bedrock principle of mathematics and what it means to understand math
Published on 2012-02-07 19:49:44
Mathematics for Teaching - This site is NOT about making mathematics easy because it isn't. It is about making it make sense because it does.In one of my LinkedIn group, someone started a discussion with this question What is the bedrock principle of mathematics? May I share some of the answers. 1. The bedrock principle of mathematics is the axiomatic system. The realization that there are propositions that must be taken for granted in order to have something to [...]Mathematics for Teachin
Curve Art in GeoGebra
Published on 2012-02-02 01:37:41
Mathematics for Teaching - This site is NOT about making mathematics easy because it isn't. It is about making it make sense because it does.GeoGebra is a great tool for learning and teaching mathematics. It also caters to frustrated artists like me. Click on the check boxes to show the parabola, sine, ellipse and the geometric objects in the order given. Enjoy my AngelGebra. Click the refresh button to redraw. Please upgrade your browserMathematics for Teaching - This site is NOT about mak
