MAA MinuteMath: June 6, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

June 6, 2012

Interactive version of problem and solution.

Transits of Venus and the Astronomical Unit

The transit of Venus over the Sun will be visible in much of the Western Hemisphere on June 5-6, 2012. To celebrate this event, the MAA has made "Transits of Venus and the Astronomical Unit" by Donald A. Teets (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology) available to the public. Full article.

MAA MinuteMath

Exercise your mind daily with a problem from the AMC-8, AMC-10, or AMC-12, provided by Mathematical Association of America's American Mathematics Competitions.

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Curriculum Inspirations is a collection of resources for Middle and High School Math Teachers that demonstrate practical ways to engage students in the lively exploration of mathematics and mathematical thinking using problems from America’s longest-running and most successful mathematics competition. Developed by James Tanton, these resources include Ten Problem Solving Strategy Essays and Curriculum Bursts.

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