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Barbie Math

I never wanted a doll when I was little. I nagged my mom for Matchbox cars (not doll accessories) and spent many afternoons perfecting my Evel Knievel bike ramp in the backyard with my sisters.   When 1992 rolled around … Continue reading

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The Re-Invention of Math

My early memories of math were not pleasant ones. Math made me cry. A lot. Math made me feel dumb so I avoided it and spent more time reading books, drawing pictures, and tinkering with stuff.   My late father … Continue reading

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