The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: math

  • A series of paradoxes and bewilderment

    Bird Droppings February 26, 2025A series of paradoxes and bewilderment I received the following in an email back a few days ago, a friend of mine sent it out, and as I read it the first time it was humorous. However, as I pondered then as a teacher, I read deeper into what was being…

  • A series of paradoxes and bewilderment

    Bird Droppings January 27, 2025A series of paradoxes and bewilderment I received the following in an email several years ago. A friend of mine sent it out, and as I read it the first time, it was humorous. However, as I pondered then as a teacher, I read deeper into what was being said. I…

  • Understanding the symbols of life

    Bird Droppings December 10, 2024Understanding the symbols of life  Symbols express and represent meaning. Meaning helps provide purpose and understanding in the lives of human beings. Indeed, to live without symbols is to experience existence far short of its full meaning. Ways of expressing and representing meaning include the symbol systems of mathematics, spoke and…