My Research Projects
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Leonard Euler This research paper was for my History of Mathematics class. The mathematician I focused on was Leonard Euler (pronounced "oiler"). Euler was a great Swiss mathematician who is considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. His research and mathematical mind have contributed many ideas and concepts to the world of math. |
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Paradoxes in Math This research paper also was used in my History of Mathematics class. I focused on the topic of how paradoxes (seemingly true statements that lead to a contradiction of sorts) have influenced and lead to the progression of mathematics. Mathematicians such as Bertrand Russell (left) have used paradoxes in their studies of math. |
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The Maryland High School Assessment: A Preservice Teacher's Perspective In this paper, which was published in The Banneker Banner, I discuss the findings of my research into the new Maryland High School Assessments. I also discuss how these tests relate to No Child Left Behind and the Maryland School Assessments, as well as possible implications for teachers and students. |
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Fractals in Nature Fractals are, simply put, repetitions of an object or pattern at different scales. This concept and the math behind it have become studied more recently due to the availability of computer generated images. Fractals are beautiful to observe when created by computers, but are also readily observable in nature, as this paper demonstrates. This paper was written for Topics in Geometry, a graduate-level geometry course. |
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