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What is math, anyway?!
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What is math, anyway?!
Math is all around you ...and its beautiful!!
Math? Or "Maths"?
Some things are still unknown
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Proof Means Everything!
Why does .99999... = 1
Is the correct answer all that matters?
So why is it important for mathematicians to be able to explain their reasoning?Is the correct answer all that matters?How do mathematicians communicate?
What does a "thorough" answer in math look like? What if you had to do a calculation or design for your boss? Would she accept only the final numbers? Or would you need to explain how you arrived at the numbers?
Brainstorm some criteria for a thorough answer to a mathematical problem
