Republic of Mathematics blog

Th University of Massachusetts Dartmouth admits selected students, who do not qualify for regular university admission, into a special program with an extra foundation year. Here’s the information from the University website: “UMass Dartmouth offers two alternative admissions programs: College NOW START They are intended for those who have completed high school or its equivalent, […]

5 year old Tim’s dad asked him: “Tim, you can see 8 crackers on the table. How many more would you need to have 13 crackers?” As he worked on this problem Tim moved his jaw from side to side 5 times, talking very quietly as he did,  and then said: “Five”. What was Tim […]