Emily & Math

Is A Head Start Helpful in Geometric Proof and Deductive Reasoning?

August 27, 2023 Emily
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In the competitive exam-oriented educational system, it is common for Chinese students to dedicate their summer and winter breaks to advance their understanding of upcoming…

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Intuition Can Be Cultivated, But Is There A Limit? — Insights from Chinese School Geometry Education

August 26, 2023 Emily
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Drawing from my decade-long experience as a math teacher, I’ve observed that the introduction of geometric proof often marks a fresh beginning for middle school…

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A Journey of Self-growth in Learning Mathematics

August 24, 2023 Emily
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After receiving the mid-term exam paper, J.L., a student in my math class, cried to me, “I’ve tried my best to learn geometric proofs, but…

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Area Model: from Distributive Property to Calculus

August 28, 2022 Emily
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“Mommy, do you know how many bars of chocolate are there?”, Shawn asked when he opened the pack of chocolate. “Hmm, there are 24 bars”,…

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What’s wrong with the logic in counting?

July 31, 2022 Emily
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Question Three females and three males are applying for three identical positions with a company. The hiring committee wants to hire at least one woman.

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Square Numbers and Odd Numbers

July 31, 2022 Emily
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When we were having dinner, Shawn’s dad casually tested his calculation. Dad: 1 plus 3 is? Shawn: 4 Dad: How about 1 plus 3 plus…

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