PinnedWhy do students find mathematics difficult? — Part 2This article is a continuation of my editorial Why do students find mathematics difficult? As brought out in the first editorial, there is…Oct 8, 2022Oct 8, 2022
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If You Want To Be Successful at Mathematics …“IF YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, FIND SOMEONE WHO HAS ACHIEVED THE RESULTS YOU WANT AND COPY WHAT THEY DO, AND YOU’LL ACHIEVE THE SAME…Jun 18, 2024Jun 18, 2024
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Women in MathematicsI would like you, the reader of this article, to reflect on the achievements of women in mathematics. We read about men such as Euler and…May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
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