| Date |
Title |
First Line of Text ... |
| 11/22/2009 |
All The News Fit to Print (in Mathland) |
I know it is difficult...waiting each week for the next u... |
| 11/15/2009 |
The Headlines: K-12 Education Should Include Engineering |
Following up on this headline, ScienceDaily (Sept. 10, ... |
| 11/8/2009 |
What Would John Nash Do? |
My son, B.J. (Portland, OR) forwarded me an interesting v... |
| 11/1/2009 |
Calculating Prodigies |
The trick was invented by Maurice Dagbert, a calculating ... |
| 10/25/2009 |
Yet Another Free On-Line Journal |
Another free mathematics education journal? And yet ano... |
| 10/18/2009 |
MyMathSpace.come |
This past summer, I corresponded with Fawn Nguyen, math... |
| 10/11/2009 |
KenKen vs. Sudoko |
The craze over Sudoko is well-established, as mentioned i... |
| 10/4/2009 |
I Don't Know...I'm Not A Mathematician |
J.M. (Bellingham, WA) forwarded me an interesting video lin... |
| 9/27/2009 |
You Understand Probability, Probably? |
The website reviewed this week was Loci, an online public... |
| 9/20/2009 |
A Free On-Line Journal of Value |
In the Fall of 2007, mathematics education faculty at G... |
| 9/6/2009 |
Video Version of an Old Math Joke |
Begin by re-visiting the Math Humor on MathNEXUS for Septem... |
| 8/30/2009 |
Some Favorite Resources |
In the past four years, MathNEXUS has discussed slightly le... |
| 5/31/2009 |
Find That Error! (For Calculus Students-Plus) |
Those of you who teach AP Calculus courses are wonderin... |
| 5/24/2009 |
Promoting Critical Thinking on Global Issues: Sustainability and Positive Solutions |
Facing the Future, a non-profit organization in Seattle (WA... |
| 5/17/2009 |
Infinity and Beyond...Even More! |
Two weeks ago, the focus was on text resources about the ma... |
| 5/10/2009 |
How to Think/Make a Termesphere |
The MathNEWS part of this issue of MathNEXUS describes Di... |
| 5/3/2009 |
Infinity and Beyond! |
This was the e-mail question as asked: I was having a discuss... |
| 4/26/2009 |
The Life of Pi |
The Internet provides access to a wealth of resources previ... |
| 4/12/2009 |
Do A Math Trail |
Spring is in the air....Time to do a Math Trail to get st... |
| 3/29/2009 |
The Meaning Of Amblygon Is On The Tip Of My Tongue..... |
Ever want to know what a math word means...its etymology...or... |
| 3/22/2009 |
A Plethera of Geometric Models |
Seeing mathematical models help students in many ways, rang... |
| 3/15/2009 |
How To Answer Real-World Questions Using Mathematics |
You know the scenario: A parent or community member stops y... |
| 3/8/2009 |
It's Time for  |
To celebrate PI-Day, why not do something special with your... |
| 3/1/2009 |
ICME-10...Read All About It! |
You might remember my previous announcement for the Interna... |
| 2/22/2009 |
Comparisons Galore |
Speaking of books about data and measurements for the past ... |
| 2/15/2009 |
Feed Your Data Appetite |
Data is everywhere....and it is fun to explore. And, a prim... |
| 2/8/2009 |
Get Your Mathematics T-Shirt Today |
To reach students, mathematics teachers need a myriad of re... |
| 2/1/2009 |
More On The Science of Sports |
Previous columns have reviewed resourses specific to mathem... |
| 1/25/2009 |
Numbers Galore and Their Meaning |
Think of the numbers that surround you...and that you use d... |
| 1/18/2009 |
The Science of Sports |
Previous columns have included reviews of resourses specifi... |
| 1/11/2009 |
Proof-By-Colors Euclid |
Math Lint for this week discusses Oliver Byrne's version of... |
| 1/4/2009 |
Logic Only a Geek Would Understand or Use |
I am not sure of my own position relative to this week's re... |
| 12/14/2008 |
Math Gifts for the Holidays |
As an aide to those of you doing last minute gift shopping ... |
| 12/7/2008 |
Looking For A Connection? |
Looking for a way to bring in real-world uses of mathemat... |
| 11/30/2008 |
el requisito uno |
When trying to explain a concept in mathematics to a classr... |
| 11/23/2008 |
Abstract Mathematics Is..... |
The whole idea of Astounding Math Stories captured my a... |
| 11/16/2008 |
Pi In The Sky |
Pi In The Sky is a FREE on-line journal aimed at high sc... |
| 11/9/2008 |
Open Source = Opportunity? |
"Open Source" is the growing buzz-word in the... |
| 11/2/2008 |
Do I Hear Echoes of The William Tell Overture? |
Mathematics teachers are finding the current times challe... |
| 10/19/2008 |
Does Your Vote Count? |
Again, the Presidential Election is now about one week aw... |
| 10/12/2008 |
Mathematics + Elections = Concerns and Lawsuits |
The Presidential Election almost is on us...an opportune ti... |
| 10/5/2008 |
The Real NUMB3RS |
Last week, the reviews of resources and websites focused on... |
| 9/28/2008 |
NUMB3RS is Back |
The new television season is here...and with it, new episod... |
| 9/21/2008 |
Help In Mathematics For The Visually-Impaired |
Mathematics is a very visual subject, dependant on one's ... |
| 9/14/2008 |
Need a Graph? |
Mathematics teachers always have the need to make a graph a... |
| 9/7/2008 |
More Opportunities to Guesstimate |
If you like books such as last week's review of Guesstimati... |
| 8/31/2008 |
Step 1: Guess! |
Any idea how many people are picking their noses right no... |
| 6/8/2008 |
A Resource For Teaching Middle School Girls |
The review of a website for this week looks at Danica McKe... |
| 6/1/2008 |
Thank You, Tom Lehrer...From All Mathematics Teachers! |
Tom Lehrer is a paradox of sorts...or perhaps a chameleon... |
| 5/11/2008 |
New Dilemma: Universal Book vs. the Internet |
An old song claimed: "The times they are a changing...... |
| 4/27/2008 |
Mathematics Education Within the IAE-pedia |
The website reviewed for this week is David Moursund's IAE-... |
| 4/20/2008 |
The Statistical Side of Baseball |
The previous resource review was about a book that revealed... |
| 4/6/2008 |
The Baseball Season Has Arrived.... |
It is spring...perhaps your break is over and school is bac... |
| 3/30/2008 |
Pi In The Key Of E |
Sometimes these reviews of resources get too practical...... |
| 3/23/2008 |
Females + Mathematics ...An "Additional" Resource |
Last week's review of resources focused on two books that p... |
| 3/16/2008 |
Females + Mathematics = ? |
It is important that all mathematics students see positive ... |
| 3/9/2008 |
It's Time for |
To celebrate PI-Day, why not do something special with your... |
| 3/2/2008 |
A New Game For Dominoes |
Robert Bosch, mathematics professor at Oberlin College (Obe... |
| 2/24/2008 |
octm |
In past reviews, I have recommended web sites for profess... |
| 2/17/2008 |
A Free Resource That Can Create Discussion |
Want a free 108-page book....that addresses the concerns of e... |
| 2/10/2008 |
More Student Valentines ala Mathematics |
In previous years, I mentioned how a local mathematics teac... |
| 2/3/2008 |
Free Geometry Software Is Good...But Is It Useful? |
Dynamic geometry software have become one of the best tools... |
| 1/27/2008 |
A Math Thought A Day Keeps.... |
Some claim that mathematics is all around us...or is it tha... |
| 1/21/2008 |
Students Thinking Like Mathematicians: Good or Bad? |
Many mathematics teachers claim that they want their studen... |
| 1/13/2008 |
Virtual Math Manipulatives |
Virtual Math Manipulatives? Good...bad...What are they? Man... |
| 12/30/2007 |
The Meaning Of Amblygon Is On The Tip Of My Tongue..... |
Ever want to know what a math word means...its etymology...or... |
| 12/9/2007 |
Mathematical Gifts |
As an aide to those of you doing last minute gift shopping ... |
| 12/2/2007 |
MSTE Can Be a Good Four-Letter Word |
Because the Internet is filled with resources for mathemati... |
| 11/25/2007 |
Examining the Percentages in Basketball |
It is winter...thanksgiving is over and school is back in s... |
| 11/18/2007 |
Looking for Web 2.0: The Hot and Cold Game? |
The new age of the Internet is here! And, some of us (inc... |
| 11/11/2007 |
Let's See More Raised Hands... |
Good questions are common in mathematics...and hopefully,... |
| 11/4/2007 |
Math With a Laugh...Series(ly) |
The age-old question: What do you get when you cross a long... |
| 10/28/2007 |
An Unexpected Pair of Words: African Fractals |
The term "fractals" has gained common status in m... |
| 10/21/2007 |
Some Readings for a Rainy Weekend |
We teach mathematics...something that has been done for a lon... |
| 10/14/2007 |
Are You Ready to Prepare for a Math Contest? |
Numerous mathematics contests for secondary students are held... |
| 10/7/2007 |
Math and Art Revisted |
Complementing the idea of Symmetry and Pattern in Orienta... |
| 9/30/2007 |
Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land....Now on DVD |
While you are in the mood for an animated movie (e.g. las... |
| 9/23/2007 |
Flatland: The Movie......is Here! |
Some of you may remember reading Flatland: A Romance in ... |
| 9/16/2007 |
Football, Mathematics, and Science |
It is fall...school is back in session...and for some, all ... |
| 9/9/2007 |
Puzzles, Magic, Problems... |
Erich Friedman's web site provides you with a myriad of res... |
| 9/2/2007 |
Math and Poetry ala Rabbits |
Want an unusual way to start your math classes this fall? F... |
| 8/26/2007 |
Resource Recap |
In the past two years, MATHNEXUS has discussed slightly les... |
| 6/17/2007 |
Re-review...Did You Read This Book...Highly Recommended? |
Interesting mathematics books abound. Unfortunately, I am no... |
| 6/10/2007 |
Putting Newton and Leibniz on the Witness Stand |
Those who have delved even briefly into the history of math... |
| 6/3/2007 |
Ambiguity + Paradox + Contradiction = Mathematics |
Continuing with books to read during the summer, I next s... |
| 5/27/2007 |
A Book to Read...Think About...and Believe! |
Summer is coming...and you need a good mathematics book t... |
| 5/20/2007 |
MathTools Rules!! |
The very first web site reviewed on MATHNEXUS was The Math... |
| 5/13/2007 |
RubiStar-- I Wonder....RubiStar-- I Might.... |
In my review of the web site 4Teachers.org, the option of... |
| 5/6/2007 |
Why Take Math? |
This letter from a graduate student was innocent:
Dear D... |
| 4/29/2007 |
1 2/3 Cents per Poster...A Good Deal? |
Do you want to bring more ideas from the history of mathema... |
| 4/22/2007 |
World's Hardest Sliding-Block Puzzle |
First, go to Quzzle to try your hand at solving the problem... |
| 4/15/2007 |
Bridging The Teaching Gap |
This week's suggested resource differs from past suggesti... |
| 4/8/2007 |
Tetromino Tennis? |
In the mid-1980's at a conference in Sofia, Bulgaria (of all ... |
| 4/1/2007 |
History of Mathematics: Blue Ribbon Site! |
Ask anyone as to the best web site for finding information ... |
| 3/25/2007 |
A Way to Beat the Classroom Clock Watcher |
Base Two has arrived....
You have perhaps crossed paths ... |
| 3/18/2007 |
Be a Rubik Rube |
Some people spend hours memorizing thousands of digits of... |
| 3/11/2007 |
It's Time for |
To celebrate PI-Day, why not do something special with your... |
| 3/4/2007 |
Throwing Hotdogs to Calculate Pi's Value |
The web site tells it all. You actually can calculate an ... |
| 2/25/2007 |
Giving You a Puzzle Nuzzle |
The web site Puzzles.com is "about Tricky and Clever P... |
| 2/18/2007 |
Enter the Pentomino Contest |
The web site Pentomino Project was started in 1999 in Belgu... |
| 2/11/2007 |
Mathematics: Language of Valentine's Day |
One year ago, I mentioned how a local mathematics teacher c... |
| 2/4/2007 |
e-Day |
This week's opening News proposes the idea that mathematics c... |
| 1/28/2007 |
Lights! Cameras! Mathematics! Action! |
Students often mention examples of mathematics being used (o... |
| 1/21/2007 |
Circular Reasoning |
Measurement concepts are difficult for students of all ages... |
| 1/14/2007 |
Grid Links Re-Visited |
This month's resource can prove to be a great aide to mathe... |
| 1/7/2007 |
Do the Doodle Dome |
One never knows what treasures can be found at garage sales... |
| 12/31/2006 |
Mathematics is.... A Mathematician does.... |
In line with the making of New year's Resolutions, why no... |
| 12/17/2006 |
White Board Math Tools...Necessary? |
This may seem like an unnecessary review, as you may all kn... |
| 12/10/2006 |
For the Math Anxious... |
Multiplication is vexation,
Division is just as bad;
Th... |
| 12/3/2006 |
According to.... |
Do you ever find yourself searching for the right phrase to... |
| 11/26/2006 |
Gifts Every Math Teacher Would Want (to give) |
Last week's site focused on Escher products for sale. You p... |
| 11/19/2006 |
The Gift of M.C. Escher |
I know...this is a grant-funded site (i.e. not for profit).... |
| 11/12/2006 |
High School Reform..and Its Echoes |
High School Reform. Three "big" words that have bee... |
| 11/5/2006 |
AMS Posters |
The American Mathematics Society is offering a special p... |
| 10/29/2006 |
Making Deep Math Connections |
The NCTM Professional Process Standards state that teachers... |
| 10/22/2006 |
Telling Math Stories |
Teaching mathematics is so much more than the sharing of fa... |
| 10/15/2006 |
Infinity on the Radio |
Last week it was an old movie. And now it is an archived ra... |
| 10/8/2006 |
Powers of Ten ala October 10 |
Powers of Ten. You might have heard of explorations of this... |
| 10/1/2006 |
What Zome Fun? |
Technically, Zome tools are based on a version of the "... |
| 9/24/2006 |
Jeopardy in Math Classrooms |
When I was a middle school math teacher, most of my studen... |
| 9/17/2006 |
New Lies |
In the 1990s, John Paulos made it big time as an mathematicia... |
| 9/10/2006 |
Double-Lie |
Last week, Darrell Huff's classic text How to Lie with St... |
| 9/3/2006 |
Lie is a Four-Letter Word |
Darrell Huff's How to Lie with Statistics (1954, revised ... |
| 8/27/2006 |
Mathematics and Its Symbols...Meaning? History? |
As mentioned in my Math Lint for this week, being able to com... |
| 6/25/2006 |
Fibonacci was a Scrapbooker! |
So how will you spend your summer? Why not join a current c... |
| 6/18/2006 |
Summer Mathematics |
It is almost summer break. Perhaps you are teaching summer ... |
| 6/11/2006 |
How to Study |
How-to-study.com is dedicated to providing students with ... |
| 6/4/2006 |
You Can Count on It! |
Luis Fernandes has put together an interesting web site d... |
| 5/28/2006 |
What's the Meaning of...? |
As a language involving both words and symbols, mathematic... |
| 5/21/2006 |
Calculus ala Carte |
Students taking a calculus course can always benefit from som... |
| 5/7/2006 |
A Prime Resource |
Prime numbers play a "prime" role in mathematics; s... |
| 4/30/2006 |
Results of a Re-Search of Research Results (Part 2) |
In January, I recommended a free resource, that used "so... |
| 4/23/2006 |
Results of a Re-Search of Research Results (Part 1) |
In January, I recommended a free resource, that used "so... |
| 4/16/2006 |
The Meaning Of Amblygon Is On The Tip Of My Tongue..... |
Ever want to know what a math word means...its etymology...or... |
| 4/2/2006 |
Lego Sculptures |
Legos....a favorite toy for kids, so that their parents can... |
| 3/26/2006 |
Mathematics History ala Hawking |
Stephen Hawking, a theoretical physicist, is best known as an... |
| 3/19/2006 |
Serendipity in Proportion |
Human Proportions for Artists (2005) perhaps is a book unkn... |
| 3/12/2006 |
Two Great Pi Resources |
Whenever I want to know something about number pi, the firs... |
| 3/5/2006 |
eiπ+1=0 |
Supposedly discovered by Leonard Euler in the 18th century,... |
| 2/26/2006 |
Mathematical Fiction (Part 4) |
This last entry in my four-part review of mathematical litera... |
| 2/19/2006 |
Mathematical Fiction (Part 3) |
Again, in line with the theme and my two previous reviews, ... |
| 2/12/2006 |
Mathematical Fiction (Part 2) |
In line with the theme and my previous review of Alex Kasma... |
| 2/5/2006 |
Mathematical Fiction (Part 1) |
In one of my past reviews of websites (September, 2005), th... |
| 1/29/2006 |
FLATLAND...A Fourth View (Science Fiction and Articles) |
Time for a final discussion of my old favorite FLATLAND: A ... |
| 1/22/2006 |
FLATLAND...Encounters of the Third Kind (Websites) |
And continuing the discussion of my old favorite FLATLAND: ... |
| 1/8/2006 |
FLATLAND Revisited (The Movie and Sequels) |
Continuing with the discussion on my old favorite FLATLAND: A... |
| 1/1/2006 |
FLATLAND...The Classic (Free On-Line Copies) |
Every mathematics teacher and many students should read the... |
| 12/16/2005 |
A Interesting Text |
Interesting mathematics books abound. Unfortunately, I am no... |
| 11/13/2005 |
Odd Titles |
At the recent Northwest Mathematics Conference in Portl... |
| 10/18/2005 |
Grid Links |
This month's resource can prove to be a great aide to mathe... |
| 10/2/2005 |
Numbers Made Real |
Just in case you missed browsing through this issue at your... |
| 9/1/2005 |
Mathematics Teacher |
Issue: August 2005
The arrival of the fall issue of the Ma... |
| 8/1/2005 |
How The Other Half Thinks: Adventures in Mathematical Reasoning |
Author: Sherman Stein
Ever play with the Buffon Needle pro... |
