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High Anxieties: The Mathematics of Chaos
Item# 40397
© 2008
59 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-844-4
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-845-1
For centuries, Western society drew sustenance from Newtonian physics, classical economics, and other orderly systems of thought. But today's intellectual climate offers no such comforts, focusing ins...
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Understanding Scientific Measurement
Item# 40289
© 2008
20 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-778-2
DVD (Chaptered) ISBN: 978-1-60825-779-9
Operating on the premise that the physical world can be described by mathematical relationships, this program uses a simple yet powerful series of experiments to study a specific physical phenomenon-t...
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The Frontiers of Space: Mathematics During the Scientific Revolution
Item# 40031
© 2008
59 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-365-4
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-366-1
By the Scientific Revolution, great strides had been made in understanding the geometry of objects fixed in time and space; the race was now on to discover the mathematics of objects in motion. In thi...
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The Genius of the East: Mathematics During the Middle Ages
Item# 40030
© 2008
58 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-363-0
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-364-7
During Europe's Middle Ages, mathematics flourished primarily on other shores. This program follows Professor Marcus du Sautoy as he discusses mathematical achievements of Asia, the Islamic world, and...
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The Language of the Universe: Mathematics in Ancient Times
Item# 40029
© 2008
58 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-361-6
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-362-3
In this program, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explores mathematical milestones of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece. Topics include Egypt's unusual method of multiplication and division, as well as...
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To Infinity and Beyond: Mathematics in Modern Times
Item# 40032
© 2008
59 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-367-8
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-368-5
In this program, Professor Marcus du Sautoy addresses mathematical advances of 20th-century Europe and America. Topics include Georg Cantor's exploration of the concept of infinity; chaos theory, form...
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The Story of Math
Item# 40028
© 2008
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-359-3
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-360-9
Without mathematics, there would be no physics, chemistry, or astronomy. No architecture. No commerce. No accurate maps or precise time-keeping, therefore no dependable long-range navigation. No geome...
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Discovering Algebra with Graphing Calculators: Representing and Analyzing Data
Item# 39691
© 2008
31 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60467-758-4
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60467-759-1
This program uses a graphing calculator to show how to create box-and-whisker plots, line graphs, and histograms. Learning objectives include recognizing the use of statistics in math, science, and ot...
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Statistics and Data Analysis in Sports
Item# 40107
© 2007
55 Min.
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60825-415-6
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60825-416-3
Can math accurately measure an athlete's ability and predict his or her potential? This program explores ways of assessing what a player might achieve by determining probability and analyzing statisti...
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Discovering Algebra with Graphing Calculators
Item# 39682
© 2007
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VHS ISBN: 978-1-60467-740-9
DVD ISBN: 978-1-60467-741-6
Written and hosted by mathematics instructor Monica Neagoy, Ph.D., this nine-part series shows students how to solve algebraic equations via graphing calculator functions. Graphics and animations enli...
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