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Deb's Mathematics Blog April 2009 Archive

By Deb Russell, About.com Guide to Mathematics since 2002

Are We Still Failing our Girls?

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Although there is much written about the math gender gap narrowing; unfortunately we're not there yet. We might just have something to learn from the European and Asian ... Read More

What do Math and Golf Have in Common?

Sunday April 26, 2009
Golf season is upon us and soon the studies of math will be on break for the summer holidays. And why you ask, would I even try to compare math ... Read More

Want to Improve Your Math Scores? Chew Gum!

Thursday April 23, 2009
Not sure I want to try this strategy in my school but I must admit, it is tempting. The Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas has discovered that students ... Read More

Can You Teach Yourself Algebra?

Monday April 20, 2009
Individuals that readily understand math concepts can usually move themselves forward with the right resources. However, if you're the type of individual that requires some one to one assistance to ... Read More

Chess: The Gender Difference

Saturday April 18, 2009
And, why men dominate at winning! Growing up, my brother and I used to play chess on a somewhat regular basis and as competitive as I can be sometimes, I ... Read More

Positive and Negative Numbers Cheat Sheet

Thursday April 16, 2009
What tips do you have to remember what happens when you multiply 2 negative numbers or 2 positive numbers or when you add a negative and a positive? Do ... Read More

Concepts First Please!

Sunday April 12, 2009
When I was in school taking math every year, one thing predominantly jumps into my mind as far as how I was taught math. That one thing was procedures. I ... Read More

Mathematics Awareness Month (MAM) 2009

Friday April 10, 2009
MAM is sponsored by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics (AMS/MAA/SIAM) to enhance awareness in math and science - especially young people and is done through a variety of events ... Read More

How Do You Study For Tests and Improve Your Math Scores?

Sunday April 5, 2009
One of my favorite strategies to improve math scores and to study for tests includes looking at my previous errors and determining where I've gone wrong before and how I ... Read More

A Little Tangram Fun

Saturday April 4, 2009
The history of Tangrams, although largely unknown is full of legends as to where they actually originated. However, during the reign of Emperor Chia Ching (1796-1820) Tangrams appeared in a ... Read More

Did You Know that Six Out Of 10 University Students Have Math Anxiety?

Thursday April 2, 2009
According to this Spanish study, more women are impacted by Math Anxiety than men. Apparently the anxiety presents itself with nervousness, tension, confusion, fear and mental block to name a ... Read More

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