Linear Equations: Step by Step
Posted by: Colleen Smith
This post explores how primary sources can deepen students’ understanding of both the origin and practical application of the equation y = mx + b.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Archive: August 2025 (3 Posts)
Primary Sources: Routes to Math
Posted by: Colleen Smith
This post explores roots of math and routes to learning it, as well as ideas for connecting historical primary sources to the source actions of mathematics.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Gardens of Branching Paths: Discovering Possible Worlds of Research at the Library of Congress
Posted by: Colleen Smith
An Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow (2024/25) reflects on his fellowship at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Interviews with Experts