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Sue VanHattum
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I teach math at Contra Costa College, and have been teaching math for over 30 years, mostly at college level. I edited Playing with Math: Stories from Math Circles, Homeschoolers, and Passionate Teachers. I have run many math circles and worked at JRMF festivals. I blog at Math Mama Writes.

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Cultural differences between university and k12 teachers
Mar 14 '14
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Kindness for the question askers
Oct 26 '14
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What etiquette, specific to Math Educators SE, will help create a useful site for all?
Mar 15 '14
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What is your vision for this community?
Mar 14 '14
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Should this website be changed to a general education website with a tag for mathematics education?
Mar 5
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The issue of discussion questions
Oct 18 '14
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Funny Things Students say... on hold
Feb 21 '15
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How do I edit a question to make it better?
Jul 22 '15
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How is a good answer framed?
Mar 17 '14
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What is your vision for this community?
Mar 14 '14
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What are some great books for exploring mathematics? (not kids' books and not textbooks)
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How can I explain why we need proofs to someone who has no experience in mathematical thinking?
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Is this primarily a "rote computational trick" for multiplication by 9?
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Grading a limit problem
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Encouraging class participation

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