Using Science to Teach Math
Science and math are intricately intertwined. It’s the math that makes science quantitative and allows for rigorous comparisons and descriptions of objects as tiny as subatomic particles, as large as galaxies, and everything in between. Math is often referred to as the language of science, but, unfortunately, students often perceive math as nothing more than […]
Improving Students’ Math Skills for Science Class
Math is an integral part of science, yet many students enter science courses lacking basic mathematical skills. Chemistry students may struggle for weeks trying to learn about buffers because they have no idea what a logarithm is. Biology students may cruise along as they learn how to use a microscope, only to find they need […]