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| Topic: | research challenge |
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| Subject: | George's research challenge |
| Author: | Ihor |
| Date: | Oct 5 2003 |
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I'm tutoring my 25 year nephew to try to finally pass a beginning college
algebra class. (He's failed 5 times.) Last week I was showing him with paper and
pencil how to think about solving equations with unknowns on both sides using
the balance beam idea. He was starting to get a glimmer of understanding. I just
forwarded him the java applet you suggested in your pan balance project. I have
a feeling he may have a major breakthrough after this. By the way, this kid who
can't do this kind of algebra is very computer literate and designs webpages in
his spare time.
Best wishes - Ihor
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