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Could You Answer This Question For $20,000?
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Image Source: Raytheon Company 2017 Thirteen year old Luke Robatille took home the top prize of $20,000 in the 2017 Raytheon Mathcount National Championships, after an amazing display of critical thinking in maths word problems. “In a barn, 100 chicks
Math Graduates in High Paying Roles
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According to The Economist, the demand for mathematical skills in the workforce are on the rise. The starting salary of graduates of the best programs from the University of California, Berekely, can average $150,000 USD. Since mathematical concepts and models lay the foundation
Dr Fong on Empowering Creative and Critical Thinking within Children and Education.
Watch Dr Fong’s addressing UK educationalists in his keynote talk at Oxford Press University’s International Maths Forum conference. Every parent’s objective is for their child to excel in education and life. Dr Fong puts it down to something more than
What is Math Anxiety?
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Math anxiety is a feeling of tension, apprehension or fear that interferes with math performance (Ashcraft, 2002). Under the recent pressure of the NAPLAN, it is important for us to recognise the impact of math anxiety. There is increasing stress being placed
