2012 in Review
Scratches on the Notepad has seen tremendous growth this past year. This blog has been read almost 22,000 times in 2012, or …
7 Types of Exam Markers
I recently messed up a biochem exam. During the exam viewing session, I was appalled at how many marks I lost because …
How to Properly Use a Textbook
Student: I failed my midterm(s). Me: I’m sorry to hear that. Why do you think you failed? Student: I don’t know! I’ve …
Material from Science One Presentation
Hello Sci-Oners, Here are the slides from the guest lecture I did last Tuesday. It’s contents are very similar to that of …
Nerdy Humour
Since everyone’s probably stressed out due to midterms this week, here are some nerdy and funny videos for your entertainment. Have a …
School and the Academy – Some Thoughts on Math Education
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of sitting on the student panel at the “School and the Academy” conference on math education. …
FYI: Joy to the World, Calculus Help Is Here!
FYI is a weekly column dedicated to showcasing resources, topics of interest, and humour for students. Title: Integration (Calculus) Videos “Playlist” Author: …
FYI: Tom Lehrer – “I Can’t Think Why!”
FYI is a weekly column dedicated to showcasing other resources available for students (and occasionally providing a bit of humour!). Title: The …