Archive for the ‘Learning mathematics’ Category

SodaPlay allows the user to create interesting shapes connected by springs. It’s a fun way to learn some physics.

How widespread is testing and instant messaging among 15 to 21 year-olds? How many of them read?

What math should nurses learn? Should it include algebra and rational numbers?

Students in East Asian countries (Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong) do better in international math tests than their Western counterparts. Why?

It’s official. Be a mathematician and enjoy the "best job in America".

The 2007 TIMSS report shows that Asian countries are still winners when it comes to math performance.

Why is the world descending into a financial meltdown? Lack of financial math knowledge on the part of consumers and financial institutions has a lot to do with it. Here's a resource that aims to improve the situation.

A recent study shows that girls are as good as boys in mathematics.

But what did the study really reveal?

How should we solve a math word problem? What goes on in the brain when we are solving such math problems?

Singapore consistently beats other countries in international competitions in science and mathematics. What is it doing right?