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The Wizard of Oz: From Fractions to Formulas - for iPod/iPhone

Maths in movies has often been used creatively as a method by which to engage students in formulas and numerical theory. The 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz features a maze of potential mathematical pro... Read more

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The Wizard of Oz: From Fractions to Formulas

The Wizard of Oz: From Fractions to Formulas

An audio discussion about mathematics in The Wizard of Oz.

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