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Kim Lightle's Blog – February 2012 Archive (2)
Dr. Math FAQ: What Are Leap Years?
From the Math Forum Newsletter: What are leap years?
2012 is a leap year, so this month ends on Wednesday, February 29th.
In the leap year of 1996, the Forum began a free ask-an-expert service for math students and their teachers. Since then, Ask Dr. Math has helped millions understand why some years have 366 days, plus lots more mathematics about calendars, including
- how to take leap years into account when reasoning the day of the week one year forward from any…
Added by Kim Lightle on February 17, 2012 at 3:19pm — No Comments
WWC Report: Potentially Positive Effects for Middle School Curriculum
Added by Kim Lightle on February 17, 2012 at 1:59pm — No Comments
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