So much of mathematics is focused on the end point: the answer, the solution, the proof. We attach so much emphasis on the destination — the more efficient the better. We place such high value on t…| How I teach maths.
Terrible title, I’m sorry, but there is some truth in it, isn’t there? There’s a lot about mathematics that most people haven’t even experienced, even for those who do admit to liking or even loving it. Maybe I should be more specific here – I wish more people knew what mathematics can be. I’m not…| How I teach maths.
A few months ago, my wife and I introduced our 2 year old son to his first bike. It’s different to my first bike in a lot of ways: it’s brand new #middlechildlyf, weighs nearly nothing, and has no pedals or brakes. It also has no bell, which is a genius omission. My first bike…| How I teach maths.