Sooner or later, most high schoolers will have to sit for either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and/or ACT (American College Testing) tests. These tests are among the criteria colleges and universities use…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 8/11/13; updated 12/3/16
Read DetailsThe following was sent to Governor Rick Scott early on Apr. 13, 2015. It consolidates many (but not all) of the concerns I have about the “Common Core” (or the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) that define what and how students in the Sunshine State are supposed to learn…To read
Read DetailsThe clock was ticking, figuratively and literally, as I finalized this article. And then, the first event in a “Once in a lifetime Pi Day” celebration took place. The second event will be this evening, twelve hours later. With such a special day…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally
Read DetailsT’is the season to be frugal, fa la la la la la la… sung to the tune of “T’is the season to be jolly,” of course. It’s also the time of year to learn more about consumerism and how math and solid thinking can stretch anyone’s budget…To read the entire
Read DetailsEver since my computer science instructor at Florida State University (circa 1970) explained how best to handle organizing/ordering date-time information, I have been the poster child of sharing that approach. As we get close to changing from 2014 to 2015, the issue has resurfaced. So, I’m taking a few moments…To
Read DetailsLast year, I wrote an article about how to use the full grading options on the SAT and ACT to help a student improve his/her test scores. The idea was to obtain a full test workup (including the test booklet, student answers and correct answers). This allows a student (or
Read DetailsHurricane Arthur is now exiting the North Carolina Outer Banks, and racing toward the Canadian Maritime provinces, enroute to its demise during the next few days…Arthur, however, has put an opportunistic spin on the mathematics associated with tropical storms and hurricanes. Consider the following…To read the entire feature, click here.
Read DetailsAsk most adults in the room about checking their checking account and credit card statements and most should admit to checking them religiously (even the online versions). One ALWAYS double-checks (and maybe even triple checks) their IRS tax computations…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 01/17/14
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