3.14. 3rd month 14th day. Great excuse to celebrate math! And, while we’re at it, this is also a great time to celebrate the March 14th birthday of someone who undoubtedly used Pi in his calculations, over and over: one of my heroes, Albert Einstein! In 2015 Pi Day, I was lucky enough to be … Continue reading Happy Pi Day!
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Dear Mr. Fibonacci
Dear Leonardo of Pisa, of the Bonacci family, Happy Fibonacci Day! Thank you for your hard work, your extensive travels, and your diligence and devotion to bring numbers and mathematics from the east to the west. Thank you for handing down to us so many joyful mathematical puzzles, experiences and inspiration! Are you aware that … Continue reading Dear Mr. Fibonacci
Understanding math a la Sir Cumference
A book review of Cindy Neuschwander’s Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone Ages 8-12 Young Radius finding King Arthur’s Sword Edgecaliber Our cast of characters in this book includes Sir Cumference, his wife, Lady Di of Ameter, their son Radius, and his friend, Vertex. From the first look at the title, through the … Continue reading Understanding math a la Sir Cumference
Happily Writing 