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Anthony Barr

Jonathan Reeve used mathematical models to create a unique literary analysis of Henry James’s writing.

December 2, 2021

A Computer Scientist’s Guide To Henry James’s Never-Ending Sentences

A Computer Scientist’s Guide To Henry James’s Never-Ending Sentences

The great 19th-century American novelist Henry James is known for his sentences, specifically for the length of his sentences, which are often the

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Is "hangry" a real word? Who gets to choose? Anne Curzan unpacks this in her TED Talk.

November 11, 2021

What Makes a Word “Real”?

What Makes a Word “Real”?

“I haven’t had my dinner yet, and now I am feeling hangry.” Even if you’ve never encountered the word “hangry” before, I’m guessing that you instantly

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“Data literacy” is a buzzword in contemporary education, and refers to our ability to use numbers (particularly statistics) to make good decisions. We often assume that because numbers are objective and feelings are not, we can best achieve rational outcomes by disregarding feelings and intuition entirely. But in this post, I want to convince you that emotion and intuition can be features not bugs in our mathematical thinking.

September 23, 2021

Why Feelings Matter to Data Literacy: Understanding The 20 in 20% Chance

Why Feelings Matter to Data Literacy: Understanding The 20 in 20% Chance

What is Data Literacy? “Data literacy” is a buzzword in contemporary education, and refers to our ability to use numbers (particularly statistics)

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Learn how you can create moments that tap into the innate curiosity of your students.

April 1, 2021

3 Tips for Fostering Curiosity in Your Students

3 Tips for Fostering Curiosity in Your Students

The ancient Athenian philosopher Aristotle once wrote that all humans, by their very nature, desire to know. This observation is the very first

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February 25, 2021

In the World of Sports Analytics, the Math Nerds Prevail

In the World of Sports Analytics, the Math Nerds Prevail

Did you know that mathematicians are increasingly useful for the professional sports industry? If your student loves sports, and in particular, if

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Have you ever wondered who invented the question mark? What prompted the invention of parentheses, em dashes, and exclamation marks? English scholar Florence Hazra explores questions like these in her studies regarding the history of punctuation.

February 11, 2021

A Brief History of Punctuation in 600 Words

A Brief History of Punctuation in 600 Words

Have you ever wondered who invented the question mark? What prompted the invention of parentheses, em dashes, and exclamation marks? English scholar

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Learn how play can powerfully enhance our lives in this review of "Play" by Stuart Brown and Christopher Vaughan.

February 4, 2021

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul [Book Review]

Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul [Book Review]

In their important book Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, authors Stuart Brown (MD) and Christopher

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Why does the median matter? And how can any of this help us in our daily life?

January 28, 2021

Fake News? Why The Median Matters

Fake News? Why The Median Matters

Pop quiz! What’s the difference between the mean and the median in a data set? You probably learned this long ago while learning percentages and

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The most effective approach to grammar is the kind of deep learning that occurs when context is emphasized and intuition is developed.

January 21, 2021

How The Jabberwocky Can Teach Your Student Grammar

How The Jabberwocky Can Teach Your Student Grammar

In Lewis Carroll’s childhood classic Alice in Wonderland, Alice hears a curious little poem about a creature called a Jabberwock that begins with the

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