Classpress.net Updates » Maths http://classpress.net/updates Headlines for School Subjects Fri, 18 May 2012 00:40:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 [Maths]: Carolyn Abbott, The Worst 8th Grade Math Teacher In New York City, Victim Of Her Own Success http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/16/carolyn-abbott-the-worst-_n_1521933.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/16/carolyn-abbott-the-worst-_n_1521933.html#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:44:28 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/16/carolyn-abbott-the-worst-_n_1521933.html
For 10 months, Carolyn Abbott waited for the other shoe to drop. In April 2011, Abbott, who teaches mathematics to seventh- and eighth-graders at the Anderson School, a citywide gifted-and-talented school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, received some startling news.]]>

For 10 months, Carolyn Abbott waited for the other shoe to drop. In April 2011, Abbott, who teaches mathematics to seventh- and eighth-graders at the Anderson School, a citywide gifted-and-talented school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, received some startling news.

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]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/16/carolyn-abbott-the-worst-_n_1521933.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Scoring of State Math and Reading Tests Is Almost Complete http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/14/scoring-of-state-math-and-reading-tests-is-almost-complete/ http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/14/scoring-of-state-math-and-reading-tests-is-almost-complete/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 11:14:57 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/14/scoring-of-state-math-and-reading-tests-is-almost-complete/
More than 5,000 New York City teachers have been assigned to score the state math and reading exams. The work happens at several sites around the city during the school day, which means students are without their regular classroom teachers for several days at a time.]]>

More than 5,000 New York City teachers have been assigned to score the state math and reading exams. The work happens at several sites around the city during the school day, which means students are without their regular classroom teachers for several days at a time.

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]]> http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/14/scoring-of-state-math-and-reading-tests-is-almost-complete/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, May 14, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/test-yourself-math-may-14-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/test-yourself-math-may-14-2012/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 10:37:56 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/test-yourself-math-may-14-2012/
This question is about Apple and #39;s tax rate.]]>

This question is about Apple and #39;s tax rate.

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/test-yourself-math-may-14-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Foreign Language Math Tests Had Problems, Too http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/09/foreign-language-math-tests-had-problems-too/ http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/09/foreign-language-math-tests-had-problems-too/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:17:44 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/09/foreign-language-math-tests-had-problems-too/
The discredited questions just keep mounting: The Daily News reports on Wednesday that foreign language versions of the state math exams that were administered at the end of April had translation errors, and the state has said they will not grade 20 questions.]]>

The discredited questions just keep mounting: The Daily News reports on Wednesday that foreign language versions of the state math exams that were administered at the end of April had translation errors, and the state has said they will not grade 20 questions.

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]]> http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/05/09/foreign-language-math-tests-had-problems-too/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Sex-in-cupboard maths teacher struck off http://www.scotsman.com/sex-in-cupboard-maths-teacher-struck-off-1-2282320 http://www.scotsman.com/sex-in-cupboard-maths-teacher-struck-off-1-2282320#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 00:05:40 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.scotsman.com/sex-in-cupboard-maths-teacher-struck-off-1-2282320
A TEACHER who had sex with two pupils in a school cupboard has been struck off the register of teachers.]]>

A TEACHER who had sex with two pupils in a school cupboard has been struck off the register of teachers.

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]]> http://www.scotsman.com/sex-in-cupboard-maths-teacher-struck-off-1-2282320/feed/ 0 [Maths]: and #39;Green and #39; lawsuits costing taxpayers millions- Taxpayers may foot bill for USPS bailout- Taxpayer calculator: What would … http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/08/environmental-groups-paid-millions-by-federal-agencies-sue-studies-show/ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/08/environmental-groups-paid-millions-by-federal-agencies-sue-studies-show/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:28:13 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/08/environmental-groups-paid-millions-by-federal-agencies-sue-studies-show/
In this 1999 photograph, the Wyoming Range is seen. The state and #39;s largest roadless area had been targeted for oil and gas leasing, but those efforts were withdrawn due to Congressional action.]]>

In this 1999 photograph, the Wyoming Range is seen. The state and #39;s largest roadless area had been targeted for oil and gas leasing, but those efforts were withdrawn due to Congressional action.

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]]> http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/08/environmental-groups-paid-millions-by-federal-agencies-sue-studies-show/feed/ 0 [Maths]: When maths was a doodle: How the Ancient Egypts used pictograms to count instead of numbers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2141348/When-maths-doodle-How-Ancient-Egypts-used-pictograms-count-instead-numbers.html?ITO=1490 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2141348/When-maths-doodle-How-Ancient-Egypts-used-pictograms-count-instead-numbers.html?ITO=1490#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 18:15:20 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2141348/When-maths-doodle-How-Ancient-Egypts-used-pictograms-count-instead-numbers.html?ITO=1490
If Ancient Egyptians needed to buy a half measure of grain, they would just draw the outer part of the eye. If they wanted an eighth, they would draw just the eyebrow.]]>

If Ancient Egyptians needed to buy a half measure of grain, they would just draw the outer part of the eye. If they wanted an eighth, they would draw just the eyebrow.

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]]> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2141348/When-maths-doodle-How-Ancient-Egypts-used-pictograms-count-instead-numbers.html?ITO=1490/feed/ 0 [Maths]: J.D. Rothman: Calculator Shopping, the Night Before the SAT http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jd-rothman/act-or-sat_b_1480895.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jd-rothman/act-or-sat_b_1480895.html#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 14:50:03 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jd-rothman/act-or-sat_b_1480895.html
What time does Staples close, in case your child can and #39;t locate his TI-183 calculator the night before the SAT exam' What is the ACT']]>

What time does Staples close, in case your child can and #39;t locate his TI-183 calculator the night before the SAT exam’ What is the ACT’

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]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jd-rothman/act-or-sat_b_1480895.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Former math teacher, in jail for notorious 1966 slaying of western Pa. teen, commits suicide http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/03/pa-man-in-jail-for-166-slaying-commits-suicide/ http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/03/pa-man-in-jail-for-166-slaying-commits-suicide/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 14:20:38 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/03/pa-man-in-jail-for-166-slaying-commits-suicide/
A coroner says a western Pennsylvania man behind bars for a notorious 1966 murder has committed suicide in his state prison cell in Greene County.]]>

A coroner says a western Pennsylvania man behind bars for a notorious 1966 murder has committed suicide in his state prison cell in Greene County.

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]]> http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/03/pa-man-in-jail-for-166-slaying-commits-suicide/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Pupils want more real-life maths http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17913649 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17913649#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:30:23 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17913649
Maths lessons are seen as difficult, irrelevant and boring by about a third of teenagers, a survey suggests.]]>

Maths lessons are seen as difficult, irrelevant and boring by about a third of teenagers, a survey suggests.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17913649/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Maths anxiety: the numbers are mounting http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/30/maths-anxiety-school-support http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/30/maths-anxiety-school-support#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:49:20 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/30/maths-anxiety-school-support
As many as 2 million children are believed to be affected by maths anxiety, so why is it still so poorly understood' My daughter Flora was just six when she announced that she didn and #39;t understand a thing in maths lessons at school. We raised it at the next parents and #39; evening and were reassured that her maths was fine, but we began to notice that she sometimes made wildly illogical guesses when ...]]>

As many as 2 million children are believed to be affected by maths anxiety, so why is it still so poorly understood’ My daughter Flora was just six when she announced that she didn and #39;t understand a thing in maths lessons at school. We raised it at the next parents and #39; evening and were reassured that her maths was fine, but we began to notice that she sometimes made wildly illogical guesses when …

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]]> http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/apr/30/maths-anxiety-school-support/feed/ 0 [Maths]: All We Are Saying Is Give Math a Chance http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/all-we-are-saying-is-give_n_1467804.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/all-we-are-saying-is-give_n_1467804.html#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:16:29 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/all-we-are-saying-is-give_n_1467804.html
When I was a young math teacher fresh out of college in my hometown of Middletown, New York, I tried to make math entertaining and practical for my students. I and #39;d have them learn basic arithmetic by doing things like making change and dividing a sheet cake into equal servings.]]>

When I was a young math teacher fresh out of college in my hometown of Middletown, New York, I tried to make math entertaining and practical for my students. I and #39;d have them learn basic arithmetic by doing things like making change and dividing a sheet cake into equal servings.

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]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/all-we-are-saying-is-give_n_1467804.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Parents and #39; poor math skills may lead to medication errors http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429081134.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429081134.htm#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:23:15 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429081134.htm
Many parents cringe when their child asks for help with math homework. New research shows that poor math skills can cause another difficulty for caregivers -- measuring the right amount of medicine.]]>

Many parents cringe when their child asks for help with math homework. New research shows that poor math skills can cause another difficulty for caregivers — measuring the right amount of medicine.

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]]> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429081134.htm/feed/ 0 [Maths]: One maths formula and the financial crash http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17866646 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17866646#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:28:44 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17866646
Can mathematicians be blamed for the financial crash']]>

Can mathematicians be blamed for the financial crash’

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17866646/feed/ 0 [Maths]: A-level sciences and #39;lacking maths and #39; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17854008 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17854008#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:23:55 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17854008
A-level science exams do not contain enough maths to allow students to study the subjects at university, say experts.]]>

A-level science exams do not contain enough maths to allow students to study the subjects at university, say experts.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17854008/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, April 23, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/test-yourself-math-april-23-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/test-yourself-math-april-23-2012/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:53:07 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/test-yourself-math-april-23-2012/
Today and #39;s question asks students to project the minimum number of at-bats New York Met Ike Davis would have needed as of April 9th to raise his season average to his career average of 0.271.]]>

Today and #39;s question asks students to project the minimum number of at-bats New York Met Ike Davis would have needed as of April 9th to raise his season average to his career average of 0.271.

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/test-yourself-math-april-23-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Hard work all adds up for young maths boffin http://www.lep.co.uk/hard-work-all-adds-up-for-young-maths-boffin-1-4470422 http://www.lep.co.uk/hard-work-all-adds-up-for-young-maths-boffin-1-4470422#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:49:04 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.lep.co.uk/hard-work-all-adds-up-for-young-maths-boffin-1-4470422
An 11-year-old whizzkid has proved she has a head for numbers – after gaining an A* grade in GCSE Higher Level Maths.]]>

An 11-year-old whizzkid has proved she has a head for numbers – after gaining an A* grade in GCSE Higher Level Maths.

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]]> http://www.lep.co.uk/hard-work-all-adds-up-for-young-maths-boffin-1-4470422/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Math No Help for Traffic Tix http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/04/20/power-physics-didnt-help-with-200-traffic-ticket/ http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/04/20/power-physics-didnt-help-with-200-traffic-ticket/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:15 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/04/20/power-physics-didnt-help-with-200-traffic-ticket/
A San Diego court commissioner said the difference between liner and angular velocity had nothing to do with her dismissing a scientist and #39;s $200 traffic ticket.]]>

A San Diego court commissioner said the difference between liner and angular velocity had nothing to do with her dismissing a scientist and #39;s $200 traffic ticket.

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]]> http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/04/20/power-physics-didnt-help-with-200-traffic-ticket/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Newsbeat and #39;s and #39;booze calculator and #39; http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12254668 http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12254668#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:58:43 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12254668
Add up the drinks you had down the pub and see what they and #39;ve done to your body - and your wallet.]]>

Add up the drinks you had down the pub and see what they and #39;ve done to your body – and your wallet.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12254668/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, April 18, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/test-yourself-math-april-18-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/test-yourself-math-april-18-2012/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:03:39 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/test-yourself-math-april-18-2012/
Can you estimate the population of Haiti if given the number of people who make up 5% of it']]>

Can you estimate the population of Haiti if given the number of people who make up 5% of it’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/18/test-yourself-math-april-18-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, April 16, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/test-yourself-math-april-16-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/test-yourself-math-april-16-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:34:20 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/test-yourself-math-april-16-2012/
Can you calculate how long would it take Iran to export $1 billion worth of oil, if given the amount of oil exported each day and its selling price']]>

Can you calculate how long would it take Iran to export $1 billion worth of oil, if given the amount of oil exported each day and its selling price’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/test-yourself-math-april-16-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: And after double maths it will be… paganism: Schools told to put witchcraft and druids on RE syllabus http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129821/And-double-maths--paganism-Schools-told-witchcraft-druids-RE-syllabus.html?ITO=1490 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129821/And-double-maths--paganism-Schools-told-witchcraft-druids-RE-syllabus.html?ITO=1490#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:10:47 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129821/And-double-maths--paganism-Schools-told-witchcraft-druids-RE-syllabus.html?ITO=1490
Cornwall Council has told its schools that pagan beliefs, which include witchcraft, druidism and the worship of ancient gods such as Thor, should be taught alongside Christianity, Islam and Judaism.]]>

Cornwall Council has told its schools that pagan beliefs, which include witchcraft, druidism and the worship of ancient gods such as Thor, should be taught alongside Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

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]]> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129821/And-double-maths--paganism-Schools-told-witchcraft-druids-RE-syllabus.html?ITO=1490/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Obama Campaign Swipes At Mitt Romney With Tax Calculator http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/obama-campaign-mitt-romney-tax-calculator-buffett-rule_n_1418631.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/obama-campaign-mitt-romney-tax-calculator-buffett-rule_n_1418631.html#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:14:39 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/obama-campaign-mitt-romney-tax-calculator-buffett-rule_n_1418631.html
As Americans file last-minute tax returns over the next few days, the Obama campaign is giving them an opportunity to compare their tax rates to Mitt Romney and #39;s.]]>

As Americans file last-minute tax returns over the next few days, the Obama campaign is giving them an opportunity to compare their tax rates to Mitt Romney and #39;s.

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]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/11/obama-campaign-mitt-romney-tax-calculator-buffett-rule_n_1418631.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: TV personality makes maths fun for students http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/latest-news/tv-personality-makes-maths-fun-for-students-1-3681453 http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/latest-news/tv-personality-makes-maths-fun-for-students-1-3681453#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:45:41 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/latest-news/tv-personality-makes-maths-fun-for-students-1-3681453
Johnny Ball (entertainer, maths populariser and Zoe Ball and #39;s dad)did a funtastic maths lecture at St Louis Middle School. The event was paid for by the PTA]]>

Johnny Ball (entertainer, maths populariser and Zoe Ball and #39;s dad)did a funtastic maths lecture at St Louis Middle School. The event was paid for by the PTA

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]]> http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/latest-news/tv-personality-makes-maths-fun-for-students-1-3681453/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, April 4, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/test-yourself-math-april-4-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/test-yourself-math-april-4-2012/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:05:10 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/test-yourself-math-april-4-2012/
Can you calculate the average annual increase in median income in a decade if given the 2000 and 2010 average annual income figures']]>

Can you calculate the average annual increase in median income in a decade if given the 2000 and 2010 average annual income figures’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/test-yourself-math-april-4-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, April 2, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/test-yourself-math-april-2-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/test-yourself-math-april-2-2012/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:49:49 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/test-yourself-math-april-2-2012/
Can you estimate the number of seconds between free throws if you know that someone threw 20,371 of them in a 24-hour period']]>

Can you estimate the number of seconds between free throws if you know that someone threw 20,371 of them in a 24-hour period’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/test-yourself-math-april-2-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Geithner’s Math Puzzle Beyond Numbers for DeMarco: Mortgages http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-29/geithner-s-math-puzzle-beyond-numbers-for-demarco-mortgages.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-29/geithner-s-math-puzzle-beyond-numbers-for-demarco-mortgages.html#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:22:44 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-29/geithner-s-math-puzzle-beyond-numbers-for-demarco-mortgages.html
Timothy F. Geithner is giving Edward J. DeMarco, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s overseer, some math homework. For DeMarco, it’s also a psychology question.]]>

Timothy F. Geithner is giving Edward J. DeMarco, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s overseer, some math homework. For DeMarco, it’s also a psychology question.

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]]> http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-29/geithner-s-math-puzzle-beyond-numbers-for-demarco-mortgages.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Where Math Teachers Go to Get Energized http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/03/28/where-math-teachers-go-to-get-energized/ http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/03/28/where-math-teachers-go-to-get-energized/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:44:56 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/03/28/where-math-teachers-go-to-get-energized/
Students can tell when a teacher is excited by what they and #39;re teaching. But sometimes, especially with only three months left in the year, excitement can be hard to come by. For some New York City math teachers, an after-school math class gives them the jolt they need to stay inspired.]]>

Students can tell when a teacher is excited by what they and #39;re teaching. But sometimes, especially with only three months left in the year, excitement can be hard to come by. For some New York City math teachers, an after-school math class gives them the jolt they need to stay inspired.

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]]> http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/03/28/where-math-teachers-go-to-get-energized/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Cash for maths plea http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-17538107 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-17538107#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:43:27 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-17538107
Elizabeth Truss, the MP for South West Norfolk, is an advocate of better maths teaching and is leading a campaign to allocate more funds into maths in schools and colleges.]]>

Elizabeth Truss, the MP for South West Norfolk, is an advocate of better maths teaching and is leading a campaign to allocate more funds into maths in schools and colleges.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-17538107/feed/ 0 [Maths]: How should Norfolk tackle low number of students taking maths A-levels’ http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/how_should_norfolk_tackle_low_number_of_students_taking_maths_a_levels_1_1332180 http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/how_should_norfolk_tackle_low_number_of_students_taking_maths_a_levels_1_1332180#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:37:40 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/how_should_norfolk_tackle_low_number_of_students_taking_maths_a_levels_1_1332180
Concerns about the number of Norfolk’s young people studying maths were raised in parliament yesterday, but what should be done about it' Education correspondent Victoria Leggett reports.]]>

Concerns about the number of Norfolk’s young people studying maths were raised in parliament yesterday, but what should be done about it’ Education correspondent Victoria Leggett reports.

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]]> http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/how_should_norfolk_tackle_low_number_of_students_taking_maths_a_levels_1_1332180/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Norfolk MP calls for action to get 16 to 18 year olds studying maths http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/norfolk_mp_calls_for_action_to_get_16_to_18_year_olds_studying_maths_1_1331606 http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/norfolk_mp_calls_for_action_to_get_16_to_18_year_olds_studying_maths_1_1331606#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:51:21 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/norfolk_mp_calls_for_action_to_get_16_to_18_year_olds_studying_maths_1_1331606
South West Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss has called on ministers to introduce a “subject premium” that would see a greater amount of funding funnelled to schools which taught more A Level pupils mathematics.]]>

South West Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss has called on ministers to introduce a “subject premium” that would see a greater amount of funding funnelled to schools which taught more A Level pupils mathematics.

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]]> http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/norfolk_mp_calls_for_action_to_get_16_to_18_year_olds_studying_maths_1_1331606/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, March 26, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/test-yourself-math-march-26-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/test-yourself-math-march-26-2012/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:51:29 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/test-yourself-math-march-26-2012/
Can you calculate the number of ways a March Madness fan can fill out the and #34;bracket and #34;']]>

Can you calculate the number of ways a March Madness fan can fill out the and #34;bracket and #34;’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/test-yourself-math-march-26-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Math Anxiety Linked With Differences In Brain Functioning, Study Finds http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/24/math-anxiety_n_1371210.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/24/math-anxiety_n_1371210.html#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:58:40 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/24/math-anxiety_n_1371210.html
Math anxiety is a real thing, a new brain imaging study by Stanford researchers has confirmed.]]>

Math anxiety is a real thing, a new brain imaging study by Stanford researchers has confirmed.

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]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/24/math-anxiety_n_1371210.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Differences in brain function for children with math anxiety http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120321132103.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120321132103.htm#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:14:37 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120321132103.htm
Scientists have shown for the first time how brain function differs in people who have math anxiety from those who don and #39;t. A series of scans conducted while second- and third-grade students did addition and subtraction revealed that those who feel panicky about doing math had increased activity in brain regions associated with fear, which caused decreased activity in parts of the brain involved ...]]>

Scientists have shown for the first time how brain function differs in people who have math anxiety from those who don and #39;t. A series of scans conducted while second- and third-grade students did addition and subtraction revealed that those who feel panicky about doing math had increased activity in brain regions associated with fear, which caused decreased activity in parts of the brain involved …

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]]> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120321132103.htm/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, March 21, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/test-yourself-math-march-21-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/test-yourself-math-march-21-2012/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:39:47 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/test-yourself-math-march-21-2012/
Can you calculate the percentage drop in the number of New York City schoolchildren served by after-school programs, if given current and 2009 enrollment figures']]>

Can you calculate the percentage drop in the number of New York City schoolchildren served by after-school programs, if given current and 2009 enrollment figures’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/test-yourself-math-march-21-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Nazi-taunts maths teacher guilty http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-kent-17434258 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-kent-17434258#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:54:31 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-kent-17434258
A teacher is found guilty of harassing his German neighbours by playing wartime classics and performing a Nazi salute.]]>

A teacher is found guilty of harassing his German neighbours by playing wartime classics and performing a Nazi salute.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-kent-17434258/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Mortgage Under Water’ Calculator Points the Way Back to Black http://www.usnews.com/blogs/home-front/2012/3/16/mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black?s_cid=rss:home-front:mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black http://www.usnews.com/blogs/home-front/2012/3/16/mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black?s_cid=rss:home-front:mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:24:43 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.usnews.com/blogs/home-front/2012/3/16/mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black?s_cid=rss:home-front:mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black
An online tool does the math on mortgages in the red.]]>

An online tool does the math on mortgages in the red.

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]]> http://www.usnews.com/blogs/home-front/2012/3/16/mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black?s_cid=rss:home-front:mortgage-under-water-calculator-can-point-the-way-back-to-black/feed/ 0 [Maths]: and #39;Using maths is key to learning and #39; http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17356465 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17356465#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:46:59 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17356465
Children struggle with school maths as teaching methods don and #39;t focus enough on allowing children to use it, argues an expert.]]>

Children struggle with school maths as teaching methods don and #39;t focus enough on allowing children to use it, argues an expert.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17356465/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Interactive Smithsonian Exhibit Engages Students in Math http://www.usnews.com/blogs/stem-education/2012/3/13/interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math?s_cid=rss:stem-education:interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math http://www.usnews.com/blogs/stem-education/2012/3/13/interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math?s_cid=rss:stem-education:interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:07:07 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.usnews.com/blogs/stem-education/2012/3/13/interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math?s_cid=rss:stem-education:interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math
New interactive museum exhibit shows students how math is used in everyday life.]]>

New interactive museum exhibit shows students how math is used in everyday life.

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]]> http://www.usnews.com/blogs/stem-education/2012/3/13/interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math?s_cid=rss:stem-education:interactive-smithsonian-exhibit-engages-students-in-math/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Santorum Argues Delegate Math Works in His Favor http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/11/santorum-argues-delegate-math-may-work-in-his-favor/ http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/11/santorum-argues-delegate-math-may-work-in-his-favor/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:38:29 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/11/santorum-argues-delegate-math-may-work-in-his-favor/
Though Romney leads with twice as many delegates as Santorum, there are still more states up for grabs GOP Rivals Eye Contests in South Gingrich-Perry Ticket in the Works' Campaigns Target Women Voters GOP, Dem Governors Chiefs Debate Role of Social Issues in 2012 Race]]>

Though Romney leads with twice as many delegates as Santorum, there are still more states up for grabs GOP Rivals Eye Contests in South Gingrich-Perry Ticket in the Works’ Campaigns Target Women Voters GOP, Dem Governors Chiefs Debate Role of Social Issues in 2012 Race

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]]> http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/11/santorum-argues-delegate-math-may-work-in-his-favor/feed/ 0 [Maths]: NCAA proposes math-based bracket tweak to boost attendance, lower costs http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/10/ncaa-proposes-math-based-bracket-tweak-to-boost-attendance-lower-costs/ http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/10/ncaa-proposes-math-based-bracket-tweak-to-boost-attendance-lower-costs/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:13:06 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/10/ncaa-proposes-math-based-bracket-tweak-to-boost-attendance-lower-costs/
A proposed math-based method for reducing team-travel distances in early rounds could reduce travel costs by $1 million while increasing attendance.]]>

A proposed math-based method for reducing team-travel distances in early rounds could reduce travel costs by $1 million while increasing attendance.

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]]> http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/10/ncaa-proposes-math-based-bracket-tweak-to-boost-attendance-lower-costs/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Bad attitudes to maths makes children switch off http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/mar/07/world-maths-day-adult-innumeracy http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/mar/07/world-maths-day-adult-innumeracy#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:00:02 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/mar/07/world-maths-day-adult-innumeracy
On World Maths Day, the news that one in two adults has poor numeracy is of central importance in the classroom The story that emerged last week of 17 million adults having such poor numeracy skills that they can and #39;t understand deductions on wage slips, read bus timetables or pay household bills may have left anyone who teaches school maths thinking: that and #39;s terrible, but what and #39;s it got to do with ...]]>

On World Maths Day, the news that one in two adults has poor numeracy is of central importance in the classroom The story that emerged last week of 17 million adults having such poor numeracy skills that they can and #39;t understand deductions on wage slips, read bus timetables or pay household bills may have left anyone who teaches school maths thinking: that and #39;s terrible, but what and #39;s it got to do with …

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]]> http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/mar/07/world-maths-day-adult-innumeracy/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Pupils and #39;won and #39;t ask for maths help and #39; http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17258668 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17258668#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:06:37 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17258668
Secondary school pupils are so scared of looking stupid in maths lessons they will not tell their teachers if they do not understand, suggests research.]]>

Secondary school pupils are so scared of looking stupid in maths lessons they will not tell their teachers if they do not understand, suggests research.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17258668/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, March 5, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/test-yourself-math-march-5-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/test-yourself-math-march-5-2012/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:34:22 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/test-yourself-math-march-5-2012/
Can you find the average number of Broadway performances of and #34;Phantom of the Opera and #34; that have occurred each year, if you know that there have been 10,000 performances and the number of weeks it took to reach this milestone']]>

Can you find the average number of Broadway performances of and #34;Phantom of the Opera and #34; that have occurred each year, if you know that there have been 10,000 performances and the number of weeks it took to reach this milestone’

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]]> http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/test-yourself-math-march-5-2012/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Farewell, Pocket Calculator’ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/arts/design/farewell-pocket-calculator.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/arts/design/farewell-pocket-calculator.html#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:12:10 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/arts/design/farewell-pocket-calculator.html
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Sinclair Executive pocket calculator and #39;s debut, but that dazzling electronic gadget, once considered a corporate status symbol, now looks so antiquated.]]>

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Sinclair Executive pocket calculator and #39;s debut, but that dazzling electronic gadget, once considered a corporate status symbol, now looks so antiquated.

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]]> http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/arts/design/farewell-pocket-calculator.html/feed/ 0 [Maths]: UK and World News: Millions and #39;struggling and #39; with maths http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30445573/ http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30445573/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:31:05 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30445573/
Millions of people are struggling to understand their payslips or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said, as they warned the UK and #39;s attitude to maths must change.]]>

Millions of people are struggling to understand their payslips or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said, as they warned the UK and #39;s attitude to maths must change.

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]]> http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30445573/feed/ 0 [Maths]: UK and World News: Millions and #39;struggling with maths and #39; http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30443475/ http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30443475/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:45:45 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30443475/
Millions of people are struggling to understand their payslips or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said, as they warned the UK and #39;s attitude to maths must change.]]>

Millions of people are struggling to understand their payslips or calculate money in shops, campaigners have said, as they warned the UK and #39;s attitude to maths must change.

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]]> http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2012/03/02/millions-struggling-with-maths-84229-30443475/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Poor numeracy and #39;blighting economy and #39; http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17224600 http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17224600#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:30:41 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17224600
Poor numeracy is hitting Britain and #39;s economic performance and ruining lives, according to a new charity launched to champion better maths skills.]]>

Poor numeracy is hitting Britain and #39;s economic performance and ruining lives, according to a new charity launched to champion better maths skills.

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]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/education-17224600/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Nation of maths dunces: 17 million adults would fail tests set for primary schoolchildren http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108989/Nation-maths-dunces-17-million-adults-fail-tests-set-primary-schoolchildren.html?ITO=1490 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108989/Nation-maths-dunces-17-million-adults-fail-tests-set-primary-schoolchildren.html?ITO=1490#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:52:50 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108989/Nation-maths-dunces-17-million-adults-fail-tests-set-primary-schoolchildren.html?ITO=1490
The number who struggle with basic numeracy has grown by two million over the past decade, even though billions of pounds has been poured into schemes to improve standards.]]>

The number who struggle with basic numeracy has grown by two million over the past decade, even though billions of pounds has been poured into schemes to improve standards.

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]]> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108989/Nation-maths-dunces-17-million-adults-fail-tests-set-primary-schoolchildren.html?ITO=1490/feed/ 0 [Maths]: Test Yourself | Math, Feb. 29, 2012 http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/29/test-yourself-math-feb-29-2012/ http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/29/test-yourself-math-feb-29-2012/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:24:04 +0000 Maths in the News from ClassPress.net http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/29/test-yourself-math-feb-29-2012/
Can you calculate the percentage of footage included in a documentary if given the running time of the film and the total hours of footage that were shot']]>

Can you calculate the percentage of footage included in a documentary if given the running time of the film and the total hours of footage that were shot’

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