Elementary mathematics

This semester we have learned a lot on how statistics is involved in our everyday life. We also have learned why statistic is useful in comparing things. In our book Naked Statistics by Charles Wheelan we read some chapters in where we use stats in three different ways to get close to the answer without using all the data. We see how indepednt variables and dependent variables relate to each other and how we can get close to seeing how close they relate without using the full data. Correlation…

When Mrs. Simpson showed the whole class examples from previous classes about this huge math project, I caught a glance of the pokemon Pikachu being used. That got me thinking about doing a pokemon as well, since I do enjoy watching Pokemon during my free time. For Part C of this project, I drew Togepi, a fairy type pokemon in the first season in the series. Something I thought that I could have done to improve was thinking it through completely before starting to make the functions. At the end,…

Many women are afraid of entering STEM careers because of how male-dominated they are. As young children, many of us are told the gender stereotypes and what is considered "normal". Looking back on my childhood, I had the fortune of growing up with uncles and brothers and they taught me that my gender would not define my career choice in the future. I believe that if we introduce STEM classes younger, it would become more "normal" for the next generations. Currently, these classes are only…

identifies about mathematics is that is is not being treated as an art. Modern mathematics is basically memorizing formulas, algorithms, and definitions. People need to see that, “ Mathematics is viewed by the culture as some sort of tool for science and technology. Everyone knows that poetry and music are for pure enjoyment and for uplifting and enrnoblingthe human spirit, but no, math is important.” (Lockhart 32) Poetry and music are an art and treated as a type of art, but mathematics is an…

There are multiple reasons why you should claim someone as a dependent. Dependents are very helpful when it comes to income taxes. They can help you save thousands of dollars when paying taxes. You can also get tax credits that would not be available without dependents. In addition, you are able to write off many things such as daycare payments and medical bills. There are two types of dependents, but each have their own set of rules. The first dependent is a qualifying child. There are…

One of the most iconic and famous mathematician known for his great work was Isaac Newton. Newton is credited and considered as one of the most intelligent minds of the 17th century. He has made a big contribution to the scientific revolution, by developing theories on Calculus, Light, and Celestial mechanics. Newton also made many big discoveries that have changed the world and how we see it. Born into a farmer’s family on January 4, 1643 in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England is where Isaac…

I believe that I am a perfect fit for WPI because I am a natural born problem solver and leader who desires to change this world for the better. I have excelled in academics, especially mathematics and sciences, because of my curiosity. I seek knowledge wherever I can, and then some. I strive for perfection, which drives me to work until everything is known, solved, and understood. This is based on my belief that knowledge is essential for solving problems. For example, understanding real world…

On August 11 the world lost Howard Brody, a physics professor who worked at the University of Pennsylvania. He died at the age of 83 and left behind a series of findings that made him known as “the world’s foremost physicist of tennis,” as said by Margalit Fox in her NY Times article. Howard focused his professional work on particle physics until the size of a tennis racket caused him to investigate the sport even further. He was specifically curious about how the tennis ball would hit the…

Calculators should not be used in math classes in school. When kids use calculators they stop using their brain. Sometimes calculators can cost a lot of money. When teachers let students use calculators they start to use them when they're not supposed to use them, such as during a test, or when you’re doing homework. These are some of the reasons why calculators should not be used in school. Did you know that when you use a calculator your brain stops working? Just think about it. Have…

1.How did you analyze your students? My math class as a whole seems to understand the terms greater than, less than, same as or equal to from the formal and informal assessments. I analyzed students work by interacting with them in conversation throughout the details in the text portion of the lesson, making notes on numbers and math symbols on the white board. Pointing to numbered objects in the text while reading about numbers, asking and answering questions, and making sure they gained an…