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From: Mike.Bolduan@f29.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Bolduan)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: apologies
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 92 15:24:12 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/29 - The Catlin Gabel Sc, Portland OR

good grief. Don't ask me what happened but that mess of a previous 
message really got screwed up. Many sorries!!
mike


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From: Kahle.Matt@f17.n128.z1.fidonet.org (Kahle Matt)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Putnam Competition
Date: Fri, 03 Apr 92 12:10:48 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:128/17 - Rivendell, Colorado Springs CO

I was active in math competitions in high school (AHSME, AIME, USAMO, 
etc.), and am now in college. I am aware of the existence of the Putnam 
Competition, administered by the Mathematical Association of America, but 
do not know when it is given, or how I register to take it. The college 
that I attend does not give it (to my knowledge). Can anyone help by 
giving me information concerning registration?


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From: Rowan.Berry@f377.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Rowan Berry)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Another Math Trick
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 92 14:51:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/377 - Comet, Ringwood

It's me again.  I was just about to log off when I noticed that the 
origen of your call was from the States.  Amazing what you can do 
through a telephone and an IBM.  Now that I know your are from 
America can you write back and tell me something about the country. 
Thanks, I would be very interested.  Your new found Penpal, Rowan 
Berry

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From: Matt.Kahle@f17.n128.z1.fidonet.org (Matt Kahle)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Re: distributive law
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 92 20:13:03 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:128/17 - Rivendell, Colorado Springs CO

The distributive laws of algebra don't apply to logic equations, or
"truth tables." I think that there is something close that might be useful,
 however. I'll check up on it and get back to you. Sorry I can't be more
help now.
 
-Matt Kahle


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From: Sheila.King@f315.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila King)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: RE: MATH QUESTION        
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 92 14:31:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/315 - Castle of the Four , Diamond Bar CA

Mike

You asked:

-> This is mostly a check and can be answered by David or anyone else
-> who reads this echo. I sent a while back (right after the question
-> was posted) an answer detailing about three ways (WITHOUT using
-> calculus) TO Solve this problem. I have heard nothing nor has anyone
-> commented. I weas wondering if my answer got posted. Did anyone see
-> it? Thanks for responding.

I didn't see it. However, I lost about a weeks worth a mail, due to an
error in my feed system's config file.

Sheila
coming to you from Diamond Bar, CA (in Los Angeles County)
                                                                

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From: Rowan.Berry@f377.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Rowan Berry)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Maths
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 92 14:58:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/377 - Comet, Ringwood

I know things a little different in Australia but I would just like 
to say that we have something in common.  We agree.  I'm a student 
(yesr 9), first year of Senior High over there.  I'm fourteen and I 
am pleased to say that the equasion makes complete sense.  Maybe you 
should move over here where students are a little smarter <GRIN>.
See you later, Rowan (your average square perfect student in 
Australia)

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From: David.Wills@f385.n322.z1.fidonet.org (David Wills)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Well problem
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 92 07:44:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:322/385 - Natick High BBS, Natick MA

DW> Oh, in that case, I would guess it to be a 6' foot sphere or
DW> about  113.0973 sqft.

>That would be an easy solution, but take a closer look-- tis not a sphere.

 I know, I know...  It's a cylinder with the front/back rounded off...
Now how am I supposed to calc that?!?

 Oh well, at least I know it's between 113.0973 and 216...

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From: oleg@watson.ibm.com (Oleg Vishnepolsky)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Re: CHILDREN HAVING PROBL
Date: 6 Apr 92 12:54:02 GMT
Organization: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
Disclaimer: This posting represents the poster's views, not necessarily those of IBM

In  <13394.29DEB521@puddle.fidonet.org>  Katherin.Mcarthur@p0.f113.n267.z1.fidonet.org (Katherin Mcarthur) writes:
> SK> Certainly everyone has different talents. And not ALL students have
> SK> their talent in math. However, any given student will do better in math
> SK> (with his/her given math ability) if he/she likes it, than if he/she
> SK> does not.
> SK>
> SK> Do you agree, Katherin?
>
>      Yes, I do.  But people shouldn't be led to believe that making math
> fun will make their child a math whiz.

Can can quote me or anyone else here stating that making math fun will make
their child a math whiz ? What I said, and I can pull my original posting
again, is that there no bad math students - only bad math instruction.
This is different from saying everybody is a whiz if only rightly educated.
You yourself seem to equate math and long division. This is, and pardon my
analogy, like equating football skills with ability to quickly put on
football uniform.

Oleg Vishnepolsky
From: Rowan.Berry@f377.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Rowan Berry)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: Another Math Trick
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 92 14:46:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/377 - Comet, Ringwood

Hi Alicia
I'm not exactly the person you were looking for but I can tell you 
that you have pressed all the right keys because I found your note. 
I am a student at Warrandyte High School or should I say Warrandyte 
Secondary College <<GRIN>EH HEM>  Everyone forgets so I don't feel 
to bad.  You can now be confident about writing notes to people.
See you later, 
              Rowan Berry

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From: Paul.Swatridge@f628.n712.z3.fidonet.org (Paul Swatridge)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.math
Subject: technology
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 92 22:37:03 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:712/628 - Education Database, Sydney University


I am presently training to become an Industrial Arts teacher in
New South Wales. There is much conjecture here at the moment as
to who should be teaching the subject of design and technology.
I know that I.A students are recieving considerable training in
this area. Can anyone tell me the extent, if any, that design
and/or technology is being incorporated in other subject areas.
If so what training is being undertaken in this area.

Any help would be very much appreciated !---

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From: Larry.Denton@f7.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Larry Denton)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Social studies
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 92 19:02:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/7 - The Russell Country, Hobson MT

 > ---
 > Do you think Montana is on the verge of colony status with so
 > little representation?  Would you like to explore this issue
 > statewide and nationally?  Would you be interested in
 > developing with other social studies a unit in which students
 > study communities and share information--somewhat like the
 > National Geographic Kidsnet for younger grades?
Yes, I honestly do think we are verging on colonial status, but I have 
thought that for some time.  With raw materials shipped East at prices set 
by eastern corporations, and with Montanans buying finished products at 
eastern prices we find ourselves much like the English colonies (1607-1776) 
under the system of mercantilism.  The loss of a representative will 
probably accelerate the problem.  I would be interested in developing a unit 
such as you described.  Tell me more!  
 

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From: Brendan.Edwards@f70.n359.z1.fidonet.org (Brendan Edwards)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: The Crusades
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 92 17:22:20 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:359/70 - SETnet North, Dawson Creek BC

I hope you dont mind me jumping into a conversation here, but the crusadeusades have always held some fascination for me. I would have to agree with you about the crusades not being used for the defence of byzantium. But, I would have to disagree with  you about the benevolence of the 2nd and 3rd crusades. The first crusade was for "the purposes of good" called by Urban II. The 2nd and 3rd crusades were for more evil purposes. Merely for the self-glorification of a few nobles. Wasnt the 4th crusade also ca


lled the "childrens crusade"???
Live Long and Prosper...
Bren


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From: ccheely@vdoe386.vak12ed.edu (Cathy Cheely)
Subject: Re: Global Ed. and Technology
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Richmond)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 92 19:01:47 GMT

We are working on designing a curriculum for our senior high
next year.  I would love to learn more about your project.
From: John.Rappold@f30.n279.z1.fidonet.org (John Rappold)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: MAZAMA Legend
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 92 15:08:11 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/30 - Dawson-Bryant High , Huntington WV

     My High School concert band is playing a piece of music entitled "Mazama". I believe Mazama has something to do with a Northwest Indian legend.

     Could someone give me the story of this legend so I can tell my kids to give them a little background information?

                                      Thanks,

                                      John

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From: Laurence.Akiyama@f6.n345.z1.fidonet.org (Laurence Akiyama)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: How Will America Change?
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 92 18:39:51 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:345/6 - Leeward School Dist, Honolulu HI

As a member of a "minority", I have to say that to classify non-European immigrants as destructive to the incredibly Euro-centric "American culture" is an extremely warped point of view. Remember that the "good-ole" USA is a nation originally made up completely of immigrants, and that new immigrants (legal ones, anyway) bring with them vital skills that this nation-state sorely needs for the future. Racial stereotypes and inter-racial ignorance and fear will not help us; they will merelu prevent the popula


tion from creating a unified society. Take, for example, the state of Hawaii, the self-proclaimed "melting-pot" of the world. Here, the Japanese "minority" are the largest racial group: 26%. Second are Whites (I fail to remember the politically correct term, so bear with me), with 24%. Members of many races make up this state, and the meld has thus far been mostly successful.

This is not to say that there are no inter-racial problems -- that is virtually impossible, but on the whole, I feel that much could be learned from this state, so-often treated as a "vacation state". 

Finally, about racial bashing -- for example, Japan-bashing. Some bash the Japanese race w/o making the distinction between Japanese citizens and US AJA's. Ignorance and fear. It's not what we're looking for in the future. I hope this helps. 


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From: Robert.Paul@p0.f51.n140.z1.fidonet.org (Robert Paul)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: THE '92 VOTE
Date: Tue,  7 Apr 92 20:38:54 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:140/51.0 - SaskTel P.A.C.M.I.D, Prince Albert Sask

Hello Stephen, The state of immigration in Canada seems to be mixed depending on the region.  The ethnic background has some effect.  In the praire provinces there has been a demand for immigrants who have investment money.  Therefor the provincial governments have favored the Hong Kong bussiness persons as a group of immigrants, if they are willing to invest locally.  The Province of Saskatchewan established a trade office in Hong Kong to expidite future immigration, especially if the immigrants would liv


e in smaller rural settings.  Traditionaly the government of Quebec has encouraged immigration if the immigrants would become francophones.  The problem is that many of these immigrants see their future in english Canada or the United States.  Although this is not always the case.  As for general run of the mill, ordinary folks there seems to be little assistance given by any level of government for asians.  I have no idea about policy re: ababic immigration but if you would like further information I woul


d be happy to find out for you. All the best, Robert Paul



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From: Mark.Su@f217.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Su)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: ASSIMILATION
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 92 16:27:58 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:260/217 - InfoSite, Rochester NY

 SR> I agree that Austrailia is much harder to get to. The problem is that the 
 SR> Liberal establishment in this country is making it so 
 SR> easy for immigrants NOT to assimilate i.e. having a 
 SR> multilingual culture. So many things are written in 
 SR> Spanish,and Oriental languages which makes me (and many 
 SR> others) feel like a foreigner in their own 
 SR> country.It's disgusting and absolutely horrible, not 
 SR> because it is a different language but because that we 
 SR> live in a traditionally English speaking country but 
 SR> we are losing that and frankly, I'm frightened.

What is wrong with keeping part of one's native culture?  Even if people were 
forced to learn English, there would still be those that would naturally prefer to speak in their native tongue.  

It isn't disgusting, nor is it absolutely horrible to have more than one language spoken in a country.  We aren't losing anything that I am aware of.  What are the current statistics as far as populations being to speak English throughout the world?  Has it increased, or decreased since more people travel between countries?

Mark "PC Guru" Su
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From: cbrand@cac.washington.edu (Carol Brand)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: ASSIMILATION
Date: 6 Apr 92 16:34:14 GMT
Organization: UW Networks and Distributed Computing

In article <13276.29DE51E3@puddle.fidonet.org> Stephen.Rubright@f721.n278.z1.fidonet.org (Stephen Rubright) writes:
>You just don't have the huge influx of immigrants in Austrailia which lead 
>to problems i.e. welfare and a burden on the TRUE citizens.  For example, 
>many pregnant Mexicans run across the border and go to U.S. hospitals near 
>the border and have their babies. They have no insurance or anything so they 
>just run back to Mexico,(in some cases) and the taxpayer is left with the 
>bill.

Stephen,

It is time for you to do some research!  I'm tired of you continually
spouting off when you have NO concept of the truth.  First, write the
department of Health and Human Services, and ask them for printed material
outlining the gender, age, and race of people who receive welfare.  You
will quickly find that the majority of welfare recipients in the USA are
young, white women with children who live in rural areas ( or in plainer
terms, TRUE citizens). 

Now for your other concern...

Mexican women who cross the border legally, do so because they have a work
permit or green card.  That permission covers only them, not their
children. The children must stay in Mexico.  US Immigration feels that
this is an excellent way to ensure that a woman returns to Mexico when her
work is finished. However, if a woman is a migrant laborer, she may be
gone for months, who will take care of her child if she has to leave it in
Mexico.  If she stays, how will she feed herself? 

Now if she is lucky enough to bare the child in the US, that child will
automatically have citizenship and it will be able to travel back and
forth with her. I know a man who worked as border patrol in California,
the thing he hated most was turning away women who were either in labor or
very close to it (US policy).  You see, they get day passes and hope the
baby comes.  Thats why some women are actually in labor when they cross. 
They are not looking for free medical care...they are looking for a US
birth certificate! 

Wake up and smell the coffee Stephen.  Your views are naive!
From: Brendan.Edwards@f70.n359.z1.fidonet.org (Brendan Edwards)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: 20th century wars
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 92 21:53:58 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:359/70 - SETnet North, Dawson Creek BC

I've been needing to debate something with somebody for sometime now. (kind of honing the old skills) I am well versed in most wars of the 20th century. (and some before) and anybody whos willing to chat, lemme know. I've wanted to meet some more W&W buffs (weapons and warfare) and I figure this is the place to do it.
Live Long and Prosper...
Bren


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From: Alan.Moore@f628.n712.z3.fidonet.org (Alan Moore)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Technology & Society
Date: 12 Apr 92 23:35:03 GMT
Article-I.D.: puddle.15704.29E85F30
Organization: FidoNet node 3:712/628 - Education Database, Sydney University

I'm currently studying to become a teacher of Technology and Applied Studies, specifically in the area of Industrial Arts. The state of New South Wales, Australia in which I will be teaching is implementing a new syllabus in education called Design and T
echnology. I'm interested in what impact technology has on society either productive or detrimental, especially in relation to the environment. I would appreciate any thoughts  you may have on this subject, especially considering the importance of studyi
ng the technology versus society issues within our schools. 


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From: Mr.Greene@f721.n278.z1.fidonet.org (Mr Greene)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: THE CRUSADES
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 92 22:06:22 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:278/721 - Fordham Prep's BBS, Bronx NY

Of course each Crusade, like any major historic event, had many causes.  The 
original cause, the one to which Urban II was responding, was the expansion 
of the Seljuk Turks into Syria, which threatened the Eastern Empire.  Alexis 
I in despair over the loss of Syria contacted the Pope who later expressed 
his desire for a Crusade to rescue the Christians in the East.  Obviously 
people in Western Europe participated in the Crusade for different reasons, 
but we can say most did so because they felt it would benefit themselves. 
Over the centuries many lost sight of the original goals of the Crusades.

I was responding to the impression that you gave that the Crusades were an 
example of illegitimate agression.  I wanted to express the view that they 
were orginally a defensive action against Turkish expanision in the Eastern 
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From: Laurence.Akiyama@f6.n345.z1.fidonet.org (Laurence Akiyama)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: The Crusades
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 92 08:06:40 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:345/6 - Leeward School Dist, Honolulu HI

I don't know about that. insufficient data! For the 1st Crusade, it was a noble effort, although I have doubts as to the motives of the Crusaders themselves. Urban II promised to forgive the sins of the crusaders, freedom from their debts, and a choice of fiefs in the lands to be conquered. NEvertheless, the basic intent seemed to be good. The strange thing is that in 1187, after the 2nd Crusade, Saladin re-took Jeruslalem for the Muslims, and the 3rd Crusade was unsuccessful, except it gave the Christian 



the right to visit Jerusalem (which he would've granted without the Crusade). I'm out of time, so I'll finish later.

So, a fellow Trekkie?
Larry 


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From: Laurence.Akiyama@f6.n345.z1.fidonet.org (Laurence Akiyama)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Books Vs. E-media
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 92 18:43:29 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:345/6 - Leeward School Dist, Honolulu HI

Heh...good point!! I can't imagine that either, but then again, I'm not likely to find good science fiction/fantasy stuff on computer disk or CD-ROM, either. At the risk of sounding as if I was going against my original argument, I concede the value of printed media, and the printed word, especially in libraries. For the "electronic library" concept to work, EVERYTHING has to be converted, or the entire effort is wasted. 


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From: Laurence.Akiyama@f6.n345.z1.fidonet.org (Laurence Akiyama)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.soc-studies
Subject: Re: Foreign Aid
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 92 18:48:56 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:345/6 - Leeward School Dist, Honolulu HI

In my Global Issues class this year, I represent, wonder of wonders, the United States! Then, in the State Model UN, I was part of the delegation from the Peoples' REpublic of China. A look from two sides of the issue...Foreign aid is more than a humanitarian band-aid -- it's a political force. In crisi, would you trust the nation-state that had been helping you develop for all these years? A balance IS needed, however. In my personal opinion, the current demand for US aid far outstrips the available suppl


y, and although it would benefit us in the long run to satisfy all the requests, it is simply impossible. Also, note the political dimension: to advocate another nation's interests while your own nation sinks into ruin is not politically sound strategy.

So foreign aid is not really a humanitarian thing; it's political and should be treated as such. Commitments should be weighed carefully, and then adhered to between administrations. OVer all this, however, domestic aid takes priority; the alternative is utter hypocrisy and poor chances of re-election. HEre's some good advice: try writing yuor Congressperson or local Model UN. Or better yet, write the UN or the White house! Tomorrow I can give you the address. BYE! TTYL!! 


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