The “Dead Grandmother Problem” in Teaching

This article provides an amusing examination of the “dead grandma” problem.  Anyone who has ever taught at the post-high school level is quickly introduced to this problem the first time they give an exam or some other major assignment.  If only grandmas knew the risks involved in sending their grandchildren to college.

The Best Jobs

I have often said that I have the best job in the world.  Well, according to this report, I have the #8 best job in the world.  Notice how many of the top 10 jobs require good math skills.