Re: maths



Stan Brown wrote:
>
> On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 15:59:18 +0100 in uk.education.maths, Robert Low
> favored us with...
> > Stan Brown wrote:
> > > Robert, I'm not understanding something here. Why would triple
> > > integrals not be appropriate here?
> >
> > Asking how to do a triple integral is inappropriate: asking
> > how to teach people to do triple integrals is appropriate.
>
> Thanks. FWIW, the FAQ says that maths and math teaching are fit
> subjects for the newsgroup.
> > Q1. What is the main purpose of this newsgroup?
> >
> > A1. This newsgroup is intended for discussion of mathematics and issues
> > in all aspects of mathematical education.
>
> It might be worth updating that if it doesn't reflect the actual
> intent -- until now I honestly thought this was a group for maths
> problem and mathematics education issues.

Also from the FAQ:

Q15. I've got a particularly interesting problem on the proof of
Fermat's Last Theorem.

A15. Sorry. Specialist higher maths problems are best dealt in other
maths groups such as sci.math or sci.math.num-analysis.

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