MATH PROJECT SELECTION LIST 1. Investigate the five "perfect" (or Platonic) solids and explain why there are only five. References: "The Mathematics Teacher"‚ April ’77‚ p. 335; I have directions for making the solids from strips of paper; NCTM Student Math Notes‚ May 1999. 2. Research an invention based on unusual geometric properties or configurations (e.g. Rolamite Bearing‚ Wankel Engine‚ Holograms‚ etc.). References: "Popular Science"‚ Feb. ’76‚ p. 106; "Popular Science"‚ Aug
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Math Phobia Math phobia‚ which is exhibited by many students‚ is the persistent‚ illogical‚ intense fear of not succeeding in math. It is the belief that one is unable to handle the difficulty associated with learning math. Many people incorrectly assume that math phobia and an inability to be successful in mathematics are inherited from one’s parents. Several legitimate factors contribute to‚ and increase the severity of‚ this perception. For instance‚ gender and ethnic backgrounds are not
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essential in our modern day society. The film showed me five different professions to try and convince me of this. In the following essay‚ I will expand on my feelings to prove my point. The first profession we were shown was that of Roger Sorensen. He explained to us of the difficulties he had in school and how he struggled to get a “C” in math class‚ but he pursued his dreams and became a fishing biologist. He explained that he uses data management‚ calculus‚ geometry‚ and percentages in his job
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Math Facts & Trivias 1. The value of zero was first used by the ancient Indian mathematician Aryabhata. 2. The implicit curve equation (x2+y2-1)3-x2y3=0 produces the heart shape. 3. The Reuleaux Triangle is a shape of constant width other than a circle. 4. If each count were a second long‚ it would take about 12 days to count to a million and about 32 years to count to a billion. 5. Forty’ is the only number that has all its letters in alphabetical order. 6. The National Pi Day ( π ) is
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Gabrielle La Madrid Professor Rudd English 099 02 October 2012 Succeed in Math To understand the differences in society that deals with success in Mathematics‚ a person should know the difference between how men and women use math to aim towards their bright future. Students should know the challenges that intimidate citizens from different countries and how they gain their hope. One of the differences is whether or not
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came here during my end of 3rd grade summer. In my family I have four people. My dad‚ my mom and my sister lives here. My sister is in Philadelphia for her 3rd year in college and she’s going be in medical school soon. My sister’s name is Jenny and she’s 20 years only right now. So pretty much I have a normal amount people in my family. I have many hobbies and interest in my life. Couple of my favorite things are‚ I like are cars (a lot)‚ Movies‚ and playing sports at home with my neighbors. I like
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How Much Fat am I Actually Eating? Sherrie Bullitt MAT126: Survey of Mathematical Methods Instructor: Michael Storper May 16‚ 2013 How Much Fat am I Actually Eating? Three of my favorite things to eat are Louisiana Purchase’s Red Beans and Rice‚ Nature Valley Granola Thins; Dark Chocolate and peanut Butter‚ and Louisiana Hot Sauce. I know that every prepackaged food has the nutritional information listed on the back to give us all an idea of our
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Jesus Toro-Sanchez 03/13/2013 Math 60 Chapter 4 Writing Assignment 1) Explain how to plot a point in the rectangular coordinate system. Give example with your explanation. a. In order to plot a point in the coordinate system‚ you will need the X coordinate as well as the Y coordinate. For example‚ the point (3‚5) can be plotted be going right on the X axis 3 points‚ and going up on the Y axis 5 points. Remember the opposite goes for negatives. 2) How many Points are needed to graph
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Standard Math Sample Questions (MATH 500): Fractions‚ decimals‚ and percents 1. Write 4.035 as an equivalent percent (%). A. 403.5% B. 40.35% C. 4.035% D. 0.4035% 2. Convert 0.00375% to an equivalent decimal. A. 0.000375 B. 3.75 C. 0.0000375 D. 0.375 3. Write 2.35% as an equivalent fraction. (Make sure fraction is reduced to lowest terms.) A. 27100 B. 472‚000 C. 47200 D. 472‚000 4. Convert the fraction 1574 to an equivalent percent (%). A. 0.2027% B. 0.001574% C. 0.20%
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Statement of the Task This project will be conducted in the form of an investigation that aims to examine the preference of my classmates in fast food. In order to complete this project‚ I will use data collected from surveys that will be completed by twelfth graders‚ that have between 17 and 18 years old‚ of the American School of Tegucigalpa. I will randomly choose fifty students. Once I have gathered all these information‚ I will count and tally the votes in order to construct all the charts
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