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Highlights from Math History: Charles Babbage and His Difference Engine

This week marks the 150th anniversary of Charles Babbage's death. One of the pioneers of modern computing, we discuss the math behind his "difference engine".
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Why Discrete Math is Important

Discrete math is often missing from middle and high school curricula. But in recent years, it’s become increasingly important because of what it teaches and how it sets students up for college math and beyond.
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Highlights from Math History: Giovanni Ceva and His Theorem

For the 374th anniversary of Giovanni Ceva's birth, AoPS curriculum developer David Patrick shows one way to prove Ceva's eponymous theorem.
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The Math of Game Shows: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

“Who Wants to be a Millionaire” contestant and AoPS curriculum developer David Patrick discusses the math behind the popular game show.