Monthly Archives: October 2014

Precise Language

Posted on October 22, 2014 by jrh794

I am noticing again that when I make the effort to be exactly precise (I know – a redundancy) as I explain a procedure or a concept to a student how they often give a subtle nod of understanding, meaning “I get … Continue reading →

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A Year of Nights Wondering – VI

Posted on October 20, 2014 by jrh794

We were working on an application of 2 by 2 systems of linear equations.  We had built the system from the statement of the problem and I was about to solve it using the addition method.  I had spent some … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Quantitative Literacy and High School Algebra

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jrh794

The state of Oregon is adjusting curricula for Math 95 – Intermediate Algebra, a non-college-level course and Math 105 – Contemporary Algebra, a college-level course that “surveys various practical areas of mathematics.”  I forwarded these thoughts to those working on … Continue reading →

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