mathematics
Combining pop culture with numerical literacy
I thought I’d share one of my new favourite websites: GraphJam What could be more fun than making a pie chart, bar graph or map? This site encourages readers to download templates for maps, graphs, charts, venn diagrams etc. and create your own visual representations of song lyrics, popular sayings or whatever’s on your mind [...]
Algebra equation tool online
Sorry for a few days sans posts, and sorry that you’ll probably see a few more of them as Joe and I prepare to set sail for the Caribbean where internet access costs will be extremely prohibitive! So, I’ll leave you with something that should keep you and your kids entertained for about a week [...]
IB vs. AP round two
I’ve written about the differences between the AP and IB programs. In a nutshell, the IB is an entire comprehensive curriculum leading to a diploma whereas the AP program is a series of subject-specific examinations where students are free to pick and choose which exams they write. Recently, the Thomas B. Fordham foundation sponsored a [...]