Math Is Fun Forum

That is a reliable concept.  A devoted proofs section would allow individuals to share strategies, engage in discussions about logic, and hone their skills in crafting rigorous arguments.  Additionally, it might assist novices in differentiating “doing calculations” from “building proofs.”  I would endorse it.

What a fascinating concept!  A quick entrance exam could help weed out spammers and maintain the community's authenticity.  Only true math fans might sign up if it's fair, covers middle school-level arithmetic, and isn't very challenging.  I'd like to know what other people think about making this a requirement.

a. 9700
b. 0.000988
c. 411.2
d. 0.6453

That's a good concept.  There are many real-world applications for applied maths, and students reviewing the material after a break may benefit greatly from a special part.  I would be in favour of making room for it.

Hello everyone,

I dropped out of high school around 6.5 years ago and had very little math skills.  I discovered this website after being engrossed in a random quantum physics book and realising I needed maths to comprehend it.  I've gone from having trouble with the fundamentals to completing my undergraduate studies and currently pursuing a master's degree in physics in Europe.

Despite the ups and downs of life, the happiness I had here and in Paul's notes has stayed with me.  I just wanted to say thank you for helping to ignite and maintain my passion for mathematics.

—Mageurna

Indeed, it appears to be a mismatch.  Rather than trigonometric identities, a probability quiz should relate to probability-related clues.  Most likely a Mathopolis database problem or tagging issue.  To help the site administrator fix the connections, you might like to flag or report any more issues you encounter.

That’s a great idea ?. Splitting “Help Me” into course-specific forums would make it easier for students to post questions in the right place and for helpers to find topics they’re strongest in. It could also reduce clutter and improve organization, especially as math spans so many levels from arithmetic to differential equations.

That's a good list ?.  Students can find the answers to their questions much more easily when topics are broken down into levels, such as Prealgebra, Algebra 1/2, Geometry, and Trigonometry.  It also avoids overwhelming beginners with advanced content.

Try Challenge and Thrill of Pre-College Mathematics, Putnam and Beyond, and Problems in Mathematical Analysis (Kaczor & Nowak) for challenging practice.  Olympiad previous papers are likewise quite good.

That is an excellent topic breakdown; in fact, it appears to be a road map for anyone going for competitive tests.  You'll see how one idea builds into the next if you follow that sequence (e.g. ratio → proportion → progressions → equations).

The lines from Abel and Hawking also struck a chord with me because they remind me that maths is about developing your thinking skills, not just solving test problems.  Since the true improvement occurs there, my sole piece of advice would be to balance theory with a ton of practice questions.

I believe that only the films are available at this time, not the worksheets.  Similar to how the GCSE part was developed over time, they will most likely be included later.

"Hello! ??  A math degree and a retired musician is such a great combination.  With strategy and patterns, math, chess, and poker all work well together.  I'm eager to see your thoughts on this.