Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Bad Numbers

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Karyn

It was 6:45 a.m. this morning when I heard the pitter-patter of little feet on the floor.  It was my 7-year old niece who was visiting for a few days.  I was shocked to see her peek into my office … Continue reading →

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Math Around Us

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Karyn

If we take the time to notice our surroundings, I think we may be surprised at just how much math we have in our every day environment.  Take the photo to the left.  It’s something most kids are familiar with.  … Continue reading →

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Oil. It’s Important.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Karyn

My niece stopped by for a quick visit on her way through to Burning Man.  She was driving my sister’s 2003 Honda Accord. “Yup, it’s my car now,” my niece smiled. I knew she had been having problems with her … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Thing About a Square

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Karyn

I love starting the school year teaching geometry.  I use it as a hook to get my students interested in math.  Not that they aren’t.  But often, kids come into class thinking that math is all about adding, subtracting, multiplying, … Continue reading →

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Renting vs Buying a Saxophone

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Karyn

This is Nathan.  He’s playing By Loch and Mountain, one of my absolute favorite pieces he learned in middle school.  That was five years ago.  Nathan is now headed off to college soon and will not be taking his saxophone with … Continue reading →

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