On approximate calculations

The ability to undertake approximate calcutations and to get a “rough feel” for data is an important skill which must not be overlooked.

[Book review] Chance encounters: a first course in data analysis and inference

Book review of: Chance Encounters: A First Course in Data Analysis and Inference by Christopher J. Wild and George A.F. Seber 2000, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Hard-bound, xviii + 612 pp ISBN 0-471-32936-3

The same but different – how to introduce variation within computing assessment tasks

In this article, suggestions are made for introducing an individual element into formative assessment of the ability to use computer software for statistics.

[Conference report] Magic and mathematics: The life and work of John Dee. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, 13-14 June 2003

Tony Mann provides a report of a two-day meeting "Magic and mathematics: The life and work of John Dee" held from 13-14 June 2003 at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.