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Full-Text Articles in Poetry
Cookie(X) = 1/2, Lawrence M. Lesser
Cookie(X) = 1/2, Lawrence M. Lesser
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This poem applies the concept of expected value, denoted E(X), to the context of any limited resources two parties desire. Usually, "you divide, I choose" keeps pieces equal enough to preempt charges of unfairness. But if one piece is much larger, many distrust the unbiased (in expected value) process of a coin flip giving each person the same chance at the bigger piece and the same cookie amount on average: E(X) = (1/2)p + (1/2)(1-p) = 1/2
Teaching Mathematics With Poetry: Some Activities, Alexis E. Langellier
Teaching Mathematics With Poetry: Some Activities, Alexis E. Langellier
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
During the summer of 2021, I experimented with a new way of getting children excited about mathematics: math poetry. Math can be a trigger word for some children and many adults. I wanted to find a way to make learning math fun—without the students knowing they’re doing math. In this paper I describe some activities I used with students ranging from grades K-12 to the college level and share several poem examples, from students in grades two to eight.
Dear Duck-Billed Platypus, Michael J. Leach Dr
Dear Duck-Billed Platypus, Michael J. Leach Dr
The STEAM Journal
This piece is a concrete poem that both shows and describes the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).
The Use And Development Of Mathematics Within Creative Literature, Toby S C Peres
The Use And Development Of Mathematics Within Creative Literature, Toby S C Peres
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This paper presents a study on the extent to which creative literature been used as a vessel to carry forward the development of mathematical thought. The role of mathematics as a driving force for literature is highlighted, and while many examples exist that clearly show an attempt to disperse mathematical ideas, with Lewis Carroll, OuLiPo and ancient poetry considered, the argument that the sole purpose of the writings was for the sake of mathematical development is not clear-cut.
So Long My Friend, Bryan Mcnair
So Long My Friend, Bryan Mcnair
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
No abstract provided.
Wrong Way, Joseph Chaney
The Uncertainty Of Confidence, Michael J. Leach
The Uncertainty Of Confidence, Michael J. Leach
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This is a free-verse poem about the estimation of population parameters in statistical models. The spacing of words is intended to reflect uncertainty.
Mathematical Rigor From Within, Lowell Abrams
Mathematical Rigor From Within, Lowell Abrams
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
There is a certain feel that is unique to the rarefied context of rigorous mathematics. These poems constitute an exploration of my experience of mathematical rigor when I am in the midst of exercising my skills as a research mathematician.
Changes And Deltas, Jim Wolper
Changes And Deltas, Jim Wolper
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Lecturing about Mathematics is like playing Jazz.
Mental Logic: Two Poems, Ashley Delvento
Mental Logic: Two Poems, Ashley Delvento
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
My submission is comprised of two poems that aim to intertwine mathematical themes with that of creative struggle, a working title for this pairing being “Mental Logic”. The first poem, ‘-ematics’ is a literary work created in the midst of mathematical problem solving. Being an avid writer and a mathematics enthusiast, the theme of this poem struck me while completing the University of Rochester Mathematics Olympiad. There seems to be a belief that literary creativity and mathematics cannot compliment one another, but throughout solving a probability problem on this Olympiad proved to be the ultimate moment of inspiration. This poem …
Krill Watching, Michael J. Leach
Krill Watching, Michael J. Leach
The STEAM Journal
This is a concrete, or visual, found poem about the scientific activity of observing krill in the deep sea. I discovered this concrete found poem in prose that Nicol (2019, p. 200) quoted from Ommanney (1938).
- Nicol, S 2019 ‘Oceans of krill’, in B Nogrady (ed) The best Australian science writing 2019, Sydney: NewSouth Publishing.
- Ommanney, FD 1938 South latitude, London: Longmans, Green & Co.
Our Binary World, Simona Carini
Our Binary World, Simona Carini
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
A poem about counting in binary, life, and love.
Mass Caffeination, Michael J. Leach
Mass Caffeination, Michael J. Leach
The STEAM Journal
This poem reflects on caffeine intake in modern society from the perspective of a pharmacologist. It is a free verse, concrete poem that communicates the science of caffeine through both words and visual images.
Poetry In A Troubling Time: Analyzing Several Poems Inspired By The Troubles In Northern Ireland, Michael Mccarthy
Poetry In A Troubling Time: Analyzing Several Poems Inspired By The Troubles In Northern Ireland, Michael Mccarthy
Claremont-UC Undergraduate Research Conference on the European Union
Most of the news about Northern Ireland for the past year has been about what effect Brexit will have on the North’s relationship with the Republic of Ireland. The discussion of eliminating the “soft-border,” and replacing it with a “hard- border,” which would see the reinstitution of checkpoints along the 500-kilometer border, continues to dominate international headlines. The EU has been attempting to allay concerns, and in March, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, traveled to Dublin and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to avoiding a hard border and maintaining the peace process in the region (Stone, 2018). At the …
Natural Philosophy, Michael J. Leach
Natural Philosophy, Michael J. Leach
The STEAM Journal
In this poem, I reflect on the close connection between life science and the arts from the perspective of a student undertaking liberal studies.
Literary Digest: Cannibal Poetry And Biology, Alicia Anzaldo, Claire Boeck, Sara Schupack
Literary Digest: Cannibal Poetry And Biology, Alicia Anzaldo, Claire Boeck, Sara Schupack
The STEAM Journal
A humanities professor and a biology professor at Wilbur Wright College collaborated to create a lesson on human digestion and poetry, enriching the humanities course theme on cannibalism. This article describes the lesson plan, examples of student work, and faculty reflections.
Cicadas, Gene Grabiner
Disciple, Jessica K. Sklar
Disciple, Jessica K. Sklar
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This is a love poem for mathematics.
16, Dan Mcquillan
16, Dan Mcquillan
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This 15 word poem suggests that the reader count the words of the poem. Since every line has half as many words as the previous line, and since the poem urges the reader to keep counting forever, one imagines a total of 16 words.
Discriminant, Lauren K. Carlson
Discriminant, Lauren K. Carlson
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This poem is a reaction to a poem written about being forced to take a Home Economics class in the 1960's. As a woman born subsequent to this time period, I was never forced to study home economics, but was required to study pre-calculus. Unfortunately, at the time I could not appreciate this requirement. The irony of my poem is that it celebrates the subject it claims to reject.
This poem also suggests that gender discrimination requires a more complex solution than merely discontinuing home economics, and doing so limits the choices feminism intends to protect. Rejecting gender roles may …
An Algorithm For Counting The Hair On Your Head, Eli M. Barr
An Algorithm For Counting The Hair On Your Head, Eli M. Barr
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
A comedic poem which uses the form of an algorithm for poetic effect.
Moving Between Inner And Outer Worlds, Lawrence M. Lesser
Moving Between Inner And Outer Worlds, Lawrence M. Lesser
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This poetry folder consists of the author’s introductory reflection followed by ten new poems that connect explicitly or implicitly to mathematics, statistics, or the teaching and learning of that content.
Newton’S Third Law In Karmic Warfare, Kazmier Maślanka
Newton’S Third Law In Karmic Warfare, Kazmier Maślanka
The STEAM Journal
A work entitled "Newton's Third Law in Karmic Warfare" is a mathematical visual poem which is a perfect example of a technique, that I call The Paradigm Poem. This piece makes a direct connection with the concept of karma and Newton’s Third Law of motion. I will introduce the concept of “The Mathematical Paradigm Poem” to illuminate an example of how metaphor is used in mathematical visual poetry. I will also discuss much of the process in making this aesthetic expression.
An Exercise On Limits, Manya Raman-Sundström
An Exercise On Limits, Manya Raman-Sundström
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
No abstract provided.
The Greatest Integer Function, Alanna Rae
The Greatest Integer Function, Alanna Rae
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
No abstract provided.
Adversus Mathematicos, Christopher Norris
Adversus Mathematicos, Christopher Norris
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
A poem about relationship between mathematics and the human experience of time.
What If?: Mathematics, Creative Writing, And Play, Emily Clader
What If?: Mathematics, Creative Writing, And Play, Emily Clader
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Mathematics can inform creative writing by suggesting structures for it to follow, as well as by providing the imaginative impetus for common rules to be broken. In a workshop co-taught by the author, a class of sixth-grade students explored this interplay as they produced fractal-inspired poetry and geometry-inspired fiction. This article describes the form and results of the workshop in the context of a broader discussion of the influence of mathematics upon literature.
Inequality Proof, Lawrence M. Lesser
Inequality Proof, Lawrence M. Lesser
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
The format of two-column proof from high school geometry class is playfully used to present statements and reasons about wealth inequality.
Music And Mathematics, Robert J. Boucher
Music And Mathematics, Robert J. Boucher
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Mathematics has forever been.
Mathematical Double Dactyls, Tristan Miller
Mathematical Double Dactyls, Tristan Miller
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
No abstract provided.