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Importance of Neatness / Organization / Speed in Math?
Pretty simple question here but it does relate to math. I ask this as my writing is quite messy, possibly a cause of silly mistakes.
How important is neatness in math?
Does having messy writing put ...
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participation in 1st year introductory pure maths classes
I have just started teaching a very elementary class for 1st year students on introductory pure mathematics. ( classes at my institution are groups up to 20 students and supplement the lectures. The ...
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Numeric synaesthesia: uses of and advice for learning math.
It turns out that my adolescent son might have numeric synaesthesia-- numbers have specific colors and possibly other distinguishing characteristics for him. He has shown that he can commit long ...
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What is the most effective way of teaching mathematics to my 7 year old kid?
I want to help my kid excel in Math. I can see she has some trouble with additions,subtraction, multiplication and division.
Will it help if I let her memorize the multiplication table? or use ...
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Teaching abstract maths concepts to young children.
I am interested in opinions and, if possible, references for published research, about the pros and cons of teaching abstract maths concepts to young children. My younger brother (five years old) ...
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Tips and examples for a poster presentation in pure mathematics
I will be presenting a poster in a few weeks but have no experience with them. I've seen and given plenty of talks, read and written papers, but I have never made or even seen a poster in pure ...
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Most important elementary math skills
Barring very elementary arithmetic, which skills from elementary school are essential for understanding the world better?
