Is Math Racist

I recently reviewed a document which as been circulating and generating much criticism. It’s called A Pathway to Equitable Math Instruction – Dismantling Racism in Mathematics Instruction. It can be downloaded here, although few will dare to read it because it it is over eighty pages long. I became aware of it through a tweet […]

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The Role of Riddles

I came across this riddle and it got me thinking: First of all, the premise of a logic rave at “Learning Man” is just adorable. And I wished that more kids could be exposed to it. Then I realized all of the challenges. How would I teach this in a classroom? Clearly, I should outline […]

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On the Power of Mathematics

As a math major in university, the subject is a dear one for me. I’ve often been puzzled by religious apologists who use the power and broad applicability of mathematics as evidence for the existence of a god. It’s an argument that can only be made by someone who doesn’t know much about how mathematics […]

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