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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people often use to rationalize things?

2. Paulos believes that technological advances encourage:

3. In elementary school, math is rarely _______.

4. Things are often misused if they are ______.

5. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paulos explain the famous monkey/Shakespeare probability example?

2. What is the downfall of technology in regards to innumeracy?

3. What is another commonly overlooked skill in elementary math classes? Why is it an issue?

4. What are the most obvious causes of innumeracy?

5. Why is estimation important? Who does it affect?

6. What is the discussion regarding the number of certainties involved in math?

7. What is Paulos' quote regarding innumeracy and pseudoscience?

8. Discuss the story of the student, the professor, and UFOs.

9. What other fallacies were contributed by Freud?

10. What is the author's opinion of parapsychology as a pseudoscience?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Paulos' definition of "Extreme Intellectual Lethargy." What is it? How is it described? Do you or anyone you know suffer from EIL? Explain. What are the symptoms? Are there any remedies for EIL? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how technology affects a person's math skills. Is it okay to use technology at any time? What does Paulos believe technology encourages? Do you agree or disagree? Explain. What is the most effective way to use technology in regards to math? What do you think has been the most effective and/or significant invention in regards to technology and mathematics?

Essay Topic 3

Choose at least three famous people. Link yourself to that person through as few intermediate links as possible. Were you surprised at the results? Write out each experiment and compare results.

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