My first semester studying mathematics at a university has officially come to a close, and I would like to take a moment to reflect upon the journey. While this was neither my first time at university nor my first time studying math, it was my first time doing both at the same time. I took …
Mathematics is a fascinating field and a valuable addition to anyone’s arsenal of skills. However, not everyone is able or willing to pursue a formal course of study in math. Perhaps doing so would be too expensive, or too time consuming, or perhaps they are already studying something else in school. Or possibly they are …
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Choosing a good book to learn from can be the difference between a great learning experience and a terrible one. If you are not enrolled in a formal course then finding an appropriate book to learn from can often fall fully on your shoulders. Even if you are fortunate to be in a course and …
Exactly one year ago, I stumbled my way into mathematics. It had been three years since my last math class, calculus 2, and to call me rusty would have been an understatement. I’m not exactly sure what motivated me to want to learn math again. Perhaps I was starting to see how math could improve …