Monthly Archives: October 2017

“Math is Fun Fridays”

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Michael Moore

When I was at the University of Waterloo (shameless plug), one of the mandatory courses for my undergrad degree was CO 350 – Linear Optimization. The description for this course reads: “A first course in optimization, emphasizing optimization of linear … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready… For Calculus?

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Michael Moore

Calculus (and Vectors) is a course that uses almost all the math knowledge a student has learned from Kindergarten to Grade 12 Advanced Functions. I find myself, on almost a daily basis, saying to my students, “remember in grade so … Continue reading →

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Help! I’ve Got Voices in my Head!

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Michael Moore

Does anyone else feel like they’ve got two different voices in their head competing with each other? Ok, so now that you think I’m completely crazy, hopefully you’ll read on so this question makes more sense. I find myself flip-flopping … Continue reading →

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