Algebra 1 PARCC question: proof of slope
A quick proof by induction and then minor examples allow you to test the hypothesis that the slope of a line is constant over the whole line.
Frank talk about Common Core from Republicans
Three of the 4 Republican presidential candidates talked a little about education in the 12th debate Thursday.
Even Republicans complain about Trump
The primaries are starting to build to a climax, and some candidates are getting ahead in the delegate count. Nominations give us fewer choices.
Sec. Ed. talks about maker spaces in Baltimore
US acting ed. secretary John King visited a workshop in Baltimore today, talking about the benefits of maker spaces and career and technical education.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: area of rug equation
Using an equation to determine the area of a rug requires you to manipulate a small mathematical model. More equation editor problems.
Total solar eclipse; next one is in the US
A total eclipse of the sun occurred on March 8-9. It wasn't visible from the US, but the next one will be, on Aug. 21, 2017.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: build function
Functions that model a situation can determine how many tickets you need to sell or how many hours you need to work to buy tickets.
Opt-out answers sought in Maryland, Illinois
The school board in Frederick Co., Md., wants to know what the state wants them to do when it comes to students who refuse to take state tests.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: rational-irrational
When multiplying rational and irrational numbers, what do you get as a product? Well, it's not such a straightforward answer.
The Mt. St. Mary’s-Univ. of Iowa similarity
The president at a small university in Md. stepped down under fire over his use of a bunny metaphor to describe freshman students.