Horsepower

Everyday we hear the word horsepower as it relates to machinery; most people know that it has something to do with how fast a car is able to travel; the question today is to research the idea on the internet and explain it to me in a paragraph on the comments page.

Wealth and Poverty

Mathematics is a tool that we can use to make judgements about the world around us. One of the persistent questions that can be measured with mathematical tools is wealth and poverty. Why are some nations rich and others poor? Over the next few weeks we will explore this question. Today I want you to begin to research which countries have the most money and which have the least; You can use a table, a map, pictures, video or any other resource you can find. Post your research in the comments section. Write one paragraph that answers this question: why is the United States considered a rich country? show the mathematical evidence that supports your claim.

Math and Technology

One of the big questions in math education today is: how should we use technology in the classroom? Today I want to explore that question with you. The link to the right is an equation solver; it will show you all the steps and the solution to any equation. Your challenge today is to pick any five equations from the list and use the solver to find an answer. Copy the complete answers to a word document and email them to me. On the comment line answer the following question: Do you think it is better to use paper and pencil to solve an equation or use technology. Explain your position.