Albert also needs to work on his computational fluency and precision. When you grow up, Albert, no one will be there to do your computations for you!
Report Cards for Famous Mathematicians
Author: Ben Orlin
9 Questions That Show How Common Core Math is Ruining America
What does an ostrich have to do with mathematics?
There’s No Such Thing as Triangles
Teaching math is a weird job. I'm paid to tell children about imaginary things.
If We Talked About Other Subjects the Way We Talk About Math
Some people are just wired for Spanish.
The Differentiation: A Survivor’s Tale
The constant functions perished first.
The Quixotic Search for a “Fair” Math Test
It's happened again: a math question made students cry.
Counting to Five Is Harder Than You Think
Ever run into a person like this?
Practice Math Like a Baby
I’ve always felt conflicted about repetitive practice. But a baby showed me the way.
Why I’ve Stopped Doing Interviews for Yale
It's a random process, disguised as a deliberative one.
What Does Probability Mean in Your Profession?
(Small print: Does not apply to Nate Silver.)
Math with Bad Drawings 