Around three years ago, Mr. Habibian told me to check out Ning (which he uses). I signed up, took a look, didn't want to continue with it, and never used it again. Then, last week, I received a few emails informing me that I owed them a whopping $2.07 for my overdue account... I SO want to respond with "I NEVER USED Ning!!"
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Iterative method is a term in computational mathematics—in the process of finding the root of an equation, iterative method generates successive approximate solutions. Digital artist Leonardoworks believes math and physics could explain human life, perception, and “even the feelings we cannot quantify, like love, that goes beyond time and space dimensions.” He created this trippy and beautiful motion-graphics project to illustrate this. The video is mesmerizing, and the lady-computer voice adds to its hypnotic vibe.
Dyscalculia is like dyslexia — but for those who have trouble with math instead of reading. But not enough people know about it, according to a neuroscientist.
"There is a lack of awareness among teachers and educators," said Daniel Ansari, professor and Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Western Ontario. Individuals with dyscalculia have trouble with simple calculations. "If I ask you what is 1 + 3, you don't need to calculate. Four will pop in to your head, it is stored in your long-term memory," he said. But those with dyscalculia will have to use their hands to count. Scientists have known about dyscalculia since the 1940's but little research has been done on it, even though it is probably just as common as dyslexia, says Ansari. Currently, there is no existing universal form of testing for dyscalculia. But Ansari has come up with screening tests for children in kindergarten. He says it's important to diagnose dyscalculia early on, so individuals can learn to adapt and improve their skills before it's too late. "We don't just need math to be good in school but to function in society," said Ansari. He says research has shown poor math skills can lead to an increased chance of unemployment, imprisonment or mortgage default. If it had said "is 75 pages a reasonable ESTIMATE..." I'd agree. But this is silly. I actually agree with the marking of #1. Not so much with #2. That's just nit-picky!
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