When you need to simplistically explain an arguably simple math concept to a group of kindergarteners, most of whom probably have an IQ of a parrot or less, although their parents think that the intelligence of their little ones is closer to that of a dolphin.
Some big bird math topics kids at a premium enrichment math center were recently exposed to were: “as easy as ⍺, β, 𝛾” and “COVID-1–2–3.”
by MathPlus November 10, 2021
When citizens of the world remind themselves every January 6 to lend zero support to white racism and supremacism, and to have zero tolerance for bigotry and xenophobia—in reference to the date when Donald J. Trump incited his diehard supporters-turned-terrorists to storm the US Capitol as a desperate attempt to illegally prolong his stay at the White House.
Guesstimate how many people worldwide are expected to denounce white terrorism on Trumpism Prevention Day in 2022.
by MathPlus March 24, 2021
Someone who is more likely to apply Singapore’s bar model method rather than use algebra to solve a word problem—when a “look-see” proof to an elementary math nonroutine question is conceptually richer or more intuitive than mindlessly juggling some symbols and numbers to find the answer.
With Singapore math being the foreign math curriculum of choice among many homeschoolers, teachers, and tutors, guesstimate the number of bar modelists in the United States in the last two decades.
by MathPlus November 17, 2021
Short for “mask haiku.” A three-line poem, written in a 5-7-5 syllable count, that can help activate the oft-atrophied right part of the brain, which is responsible for creativity in the arts.
Let’s indulge in some masikus.
MASK & MATH
Both hide much from us.
If we could see what’s behind
Fear would have to flee.
THE MASK OF MATH
Math won’t reveal much
Until we use our mind’s eye
To see its beauty.
THE MATH OF MASK
Mask diplomacy.
China and Russia ship them
By the ten millions.
MASK & MATH
Both hide much from us.
If we could see what’s behind
Fear would have to flee.
THE MASK OF MATH
Math won’t reveal much
Until we use our mind’s eye
To see its beauty.
THE MATH OF MASK
Mask diplomacy.
China and Russia ship them
By the ten millions.
by MathPlus April 20, 2021
The slogan printed on a badge, mask, or T-shirt worn by most CCP members, who want to proudly announce to the world that they have faith in their homemade half-baked vaccine, which has yet to be WHO-approved—in the name of vaccine nationalism, no health risks would deter them from being jabbed.
In a number of cities with a significant number of foreigners, outside local hospitals, vaccinated residents are offered a “I Got My Sinovac Shot” sticker for putting their trust in their locally made life-saving product.
by MathPlus March 27, 2021
Being famous or well known for some good deed or quality—the opposite of being infamous or notorious.
Trump is notorious for inflating his wealth, but he’s also nøtøriøus for firing the bad hombres, who try to expose his treasonous acts in enriching himself and his cronies.
by MathPlus April 07, 2021
When Dictator Kim’s rogue scientists are covertly working on a few hybrids of presently known corona variants with the aim of releasing them into unfriendly nations that want to end his three-generation dynasty, or that refuse to remove any trade sanctions against the recluse kingdom.
What are the odds that the detection of the deadliest North Korean variant on US shores and those of its allies could lead to the flattening of Pyongyang?
by MathPlus June 01, 2021