Problem of the Week

We haven't done a geometry problem in a while, so here's one for this week's Problem of the Week. 

Check out my written-up solution after the break to see if you got it right!

Advanced Knowledge Problem of the Week

Here's this week's Advanced Knowledge Problem of the Week. This one might look a lot like a famous problem you've heard of, but there's a very slight, yet very important difference in how it's set up.

Like always, I've posted my solution after the break.

What Your First Day of College Will be Like

So, you made it to college? You're probably pretty excited, right? Nervous? Scared? All of the above? Don’t worry: so is everyone else, but college is a great time in your life filled with new discoveries, challenges, and personal growth. As a writer here at the Center of Math, and someone who has experienced first day jitters, I wanted to talk about my experiences and give you some advice that will hopefully calm your nerves.

Problem of the Week

Summer as we know it is almost over! If you're not trying to avoid anything academic for as long as you can, here's this week's Problem of the Week.

I've posted the solution after the break, so you don't have to break out your buckets of paint unless you really want to.

Top 3 Alternatives to Expensive Graphing Calculators

The back-to-school rush is in full swing, and not only does that mean that students will wind up saddled with unreasonably priced textbooks, they'll also be forced into buying unreasonably priced graphing calculators. Since the Worldwide Center of Mathematics is committed to affordable and high-quality math resources, we wanted to share with you an easy way to save some cash on your back to school shopping. Here are three very powerful ways that you can skip the absurd price point of modern graphing calculators, without skimping on the calculation power that you'll need for your classes.

Throwback Fact: The Equals Symbol

For this week Throwback Fact we decided to investigate the origins of the equals symbol. You may be surprised, the equals symbols hasn't been around for as long as you may think.

Where did the equals symbol come from?