The mathematical (and other) thoughts of a (now retired) math teacher,
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Away from the Tiller
My recent absence is due to a short excursion to Ireland to visit with my people... learned to pull the perfect Guinness pint, so, not a totally wasted trip. I should be back on line regularly in a few days... Internet is sketchy at best for awhile.
Off topic: click here . That's about how American High School Teachers have zero leeway in what they teach. I'm going to take a wild guess it refers to State, not Private education. It's fairly depressing, sorry, so don't read if you're happy and wish to stay that way today.
Figures you would leave on LEONHARD EULER'S 304th Birthday Anniversary! ;-)
ReplyDeleteImagine, in 100 years, when people actually CAN live to 300, thanks to biology, thanks in turn to Chemistry, to physics, thanks to MATH ! :-)
I know, My students may have a field day with my not posting on THAT day... after I taught them to cross themselves when they say his name...
ReplyDeleteAs well they should. :-)
ReplyDeleteOff topic: click here . That's about how American High School Teachers have zero leeway in what they teach. I'm going to take a wild guess it refers to State, not Private education. It's fairly depressing, sorry, so don't read if you're happy and wish to stay that way today.