this article deserves comment. i note it here in order to return to it later. here are a few thoughts from a talk that i gave this spring on the “achievement gap”. aframth2010presentation04272010

a quick note: i came across these wonderful graphics which (i) explains things perfectly and (ii) illustrates clearly the work that needs to be done. enjoy.

from the nytimes: Steven Strogatz is a professor of applied mathematics at Cornell University. In 2007 he received the Communications Award, a lifetime achievement award for the communication of mathematics to the general public. He previously taught at the Massachusetts … Continue reading →

i trust that all is well. a happy new year to you. it has been six months since i last wrote a sentence in this blog! as you have perhaps surmised, brooklyn is a “black hole” which sucks up everything … Continue reading →

trust that all is well. a quick note in response to many comments received on the african fractal stuff. here is an introduction to some of the current current thinking on this matters. the speaker is robert devaney. a personal … Continue reading →

while writing about the Aframath conference yesterday i was reminded of this presentation by ron eglash. i add it to the blog as a resource. the following is taken from ron eglash’s profile on ted. Why you should listen to … Continue reading →

just watched michigan state beat uconn. is michigan state really better than uconn? i think not. michigan state was simply more motivated to get the job done. what is motivation? it the mental vibe that gets us up and keeps … Continue reading →

instead of having students take exams in order to benefit from advanced education programs for the gifted, the board of ed will take a more cautious and long-term approach, a high-ranking official said yesterday. the board of ed has announced … Continue reading →

a good idea: In a storefront at a Marblehead strip mall, six students aged 10 to 12 sit at folding tables and stare at math equations handed to them moments before by their teacher. For the next two hours, they … Continue reading →