Read Across America, March 2, 2016
Dr Seuss's birthday marks "Read Across America" Day, and people came from every walk of life to read to kids.
Academics
Algebra 1 PARCC question: rate of change
In word problems, we compute the rate of change, the cost per pound, the number of cats we just have to buy, and lots of other quantities.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: multiply binomials
You can use the FOIL method to multiply 2 binomials. It works for certain cases, but learning how to apply the distributive property is better.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: graph y=mx+b
It's possible to estimate the solution to a system of linear equations by graphing them on a coordinate plane. Here's PBA #4.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: quadratic zeros
It's possible to find the zeros of a quadratic function (a parabola) by factoring it, provided there are real zeros for the function.
Efficient ignorance is key to paying attention
From Johns Hopkins, training people to pay attention to important details amid noise and garbage details that need to be filtered out.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: linear functions
How do you spot a "linear function" when given a table of values, a graph, a word problem, or an equation?
Students want a ‘bag bill’ in Md. this time
Maryland may pass legislation that would make people pay a dime if they are given a disposable bag at the grocery store. It could reduce pollution.
NASA spots El Niño changes that change weather
Rainfall patterns shifted this year because of an unusual El Niño in the Pacific that started back in December.
Obama nominates Baltimore librarian for L.O.C.
A librarian from Baltimore would become the 1st African American and the 1st woman to be the librarian of Congress if the Senate confirms her nomination.