Alright so normally when I read on my own (especially during my summer) it is not educational in at all. I read for pure enjoyment. I don't even look for anything educational. But I saw this in my NCTM New and Noteworthy RSS feed. I just went and checked it out to see what was listed.
Which was interesting on it's own. But the math nerd in me loved this find The Calculus Diaries: How Math Can Help You Lose Weight, Win in Vegas, and Survive a Zombie Apocalypse by Jennifer Ouellette. I completely agree with NCTM President Linda Gojak, it's the subtitle that catches your eye. Ouellette is an English Major that feared math but goes on a journey of rediscovering Math. She learns how to apply calculus to all these real life situations. The kicker is she really enjoys herself! I love that because it seems that so many people always say they "hate math" or they are "horrible at math." I just like the idea of someone discovering it is not all bad. I think I will be checking this book out.
NCTM President Linda M. Gojak
NCTM President Linda M. Gojak
NCTM President Linda M. Gojak
NCTM President Linda M. Gojak
NCTM President Linda M. Gojak
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