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- Math
Counting Franklin’s Magic Squares
Benjamin Franklin's remarkable magic squares are just three of more than 1 million possibilities. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
- Math
Folding Perfect Thirds
Origami provides a hands-on way to explore mathematical concepts. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Dropping Lowest Scores
Determining which scores to drop when computing a final grade that is to a student's greatest advantage can be tricky. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
- Math
Fibonacci’s Missing Flowers
The number of petals that a flower has isn't always a Fibonacci number. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
- Math
A Straw and Two Glasses
Using a straw to transfer water between two glasses raises intriguing mathematical questions. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Constructing Difference Engines
Antique calculators resurface as Lego or Meccano models. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Papercraft Polyhedra
Constructing intricate polyhedra requires considerable skill and artistry. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
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Men, Women, Cars, and Crashes
Why do men, whether as drivers or pedestrians, have a much higher rate of traffic fatalities than women do? For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
- Math
Shadows of the Fourth Dimension
In a new book, artist Tony Robbin presents his vision of the fourth dimension in science, art, and modern thought. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.
