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A NEW way to treat problem gamblers has been developed in Australia, using mathematics and probability theory to show addicts their true chances of winning. Sydney University's Gambling Treatment Clinic deploys props such as coins and marbles to explain ...
2014-12-07 11:56:00
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David Cameron has pledged to "lift our children's horizons and pull our country up in the world" through a major drive to boost British brainpower in mathematics, science and technology. Around 15,000 teachers will be sent back to the classroom for ...
2014-12-07 10:34:00
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"I think one of the problems that I saw was having a coherent progression of the mathematics," said Nell McAnelly, co-director of the Cain Center. "There were too many times where there were gaps in student education, where they didn't master something ...
2014-12-07 12:02:00
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A mathematics talent test conducted by the Anna Science Centre – Planetarium on Sunday evoked an overwhelming response from the students in understanding the various patterns and formula of the su...
2014-12-07 09:05:56
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IT sounds the antithesis of the precise, quantifiable world of mathematics. But randomness lies at the core of modelling questions from possible stock movements to the risk of leakage from nuclear waste. Now, an urge to explore the essence of randomness ...
2014-12-07 08:11:00
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However, officials who requested anonymity told The Observer that Uneb grades for mathematics and sciences were politically- motivated. “Government does not want people to fail, but the performance is very poor; it does not want people to say programmes ...
2014-12-07 03:03:00
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The 18-member Philippine Mathematics team had hoped and prayed to “bring honor to the country” in the 6th International Young Mathematicians’ Competition (IYMC), held on Dec. 2 to 5 in Lucknow, India.
2014-12-07 11:12:28
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While most can agree that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences outside of school can be exciting and engaging for young people, there is much that isn't known about its impact on short-term and... Already a subscriber to print?
2014-12-06 08:07:00
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Pennington, 17, also happens to be legally blind. That lack of eyesight jeopardized her chance to use her gift for mathematics, especially in classes like AP statistics where graphs and other visual representations are required. But thanks to a counselor ...
2014-12-06 10:11:00
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“ALL groups of students make good progress in mathematics.” This was what an Ofsted report highlighted at Great Torrington School recently. Lee Northern, Ofsted inspector, visited the school for part the subject survey inspection programme.
2014-12-07 05:32:56
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