http://nhpr.org en http://nhpr.org/post/getting-smarter-about-statistics <p>Math has had a good run. Its virtues were extolled during the presidential debates and in endless news stories calculated fiscal scenarios.&nbsp; New York Times <a href="http://www.salon.com/2013/01/06/help_us_nate_silver/" target="_blank">blogger Nate Silver </a>was pilloried by math, then vindicated. Still, mathematics and the data-driven statistics that guide decisions&nbsp;from Wall Street to the dugout to your insurance rates are woefully misunderstood. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:54:55 +0000 Virginia Prescott 20255 at http://nhpr.org Getting Smarter About Statistics http://nhpr.org/post/solving-our-math-problems <p>The latest round of international testing shows mediocre results for American students, compared with many other countries.&nbsp; Meanwhile, states including New Hampshire are adopting a more rigorous approach, and the Granite State is also considering more math coursework in high school. We’ll explore what’s in store for math students.</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000 Laura Knoy 18680 at http://nhpr.org Solving Our Math Problems