Math Madness
[Note: "Math Madness" has no connection to "March Madness" other than both are Heck Of A Guy topics in March with alliterative titles that are, by happenstance, superficially similar. The management apologizes for any momentary confusion suffered by readers even though such misunderstandings would clearly not be this blog's responsibility.]
The Joy Of Teaching Math
New Breakthroughs in Mathematics is a set of 10 or so math solutions proposed by students that are based on excessively concrete interpretations of instructions or on puns. While none are astounding or hilarious, they are enjoyable amusements worth sharing - as well as a valuable confirmation of my wisdom in choosing a field other than teaching.
Two of my favorites follow (I especially like the teacher’s comment on the second example):
The entire set can be found at ~New Breakthroughs in Mathematics~
I love these answers. But then, I’m an English major ;->.
Comment by MindSpin — March 9, 2007 @ 8:49 pm