Inteligro Math - The Holistic Approach to Math and Science for the New Millenium

by Tiffany Rhoades Earl

Published by the Leadership Education Mentoring Institute. Based on Thomas Jefferson Education principles, from the book written by Oliver DeMille.

Genres: Mathematics, Education, Science, Nonfiction, Classics

83 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

My five stars are for the ideas it contains. The writing and editing wasn't so deserving.

[Deanna Sutter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reread: May 2012 This book drives me slightly batty, but there are enough things in it that I find helpful that I continue to overlook some things.

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I just reread this book again. I liked it more than I thought so I rerated it. This is a great book that is very interesting. I'm glad I reread it and I'll reread it again. The only problem I have with it is that it needs a good editor. Once I get past that I'm fine with it.

Reread again: 2/28/10

[Elaine Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. The copy I read was an Advanced Copy. Therefore, I do not know how many changes were made between my copy and the final. There were times when I felt the author self-promoted a bit much. Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was nice to see math and science in a new light.

[Lauren Fitzpatrick · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing in this book is so poorly done that it almost distracts you from the fact that the logic and reasoning is convoluted and incorrect. The author runs in circles of fallible ideas, throwing out horrifyingly done analogies that only worsen the readers headache. Needless to say, I do not recommend this book.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

hmm... I was expecting fantastic, and it wasn't quite. Pretty good. I suppose I have always loved math because I have seen and appreciated patterns and the interdisciplinary connections between math, art, science, writing, nature, etc. The one thing I gleaned from her ideas was the importance of making math a quest for truth, not just numbers or logic. Truth is immutable, and we can find it if we seek.

From a technical standpoint, this book needed an editor even more than A Thomas Jefferson Education. Half the endnote references were missing, and no index!? I suppose I should not be so harsh; I've never self-published a book.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave it a four stars because I want to see education in Math change in our country. There are patterns and interdisciplinary connections between math, art, science, writing, nature, etc. The one thing this book reinforced is the importance of making math a quest for truth, not just numbers or logic. Seeking truth makes Math more holistically relevant in our lives, therefore making understanding the application of Math easier to understand.

Unfortunately the editing and footnotes need some work but worth the read because the idea is sound!

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't know what to expect from this book and I liked it more than I expected. I did wish it went in depth a little bit more. I felt like it brushed the surface and it would be better deeper. But I still like it and like pondering the philosophy.

Second time reading it, I'd give it 3 stars. I think there are still good things to think about. This time I read the updated version which is now called "Making Connections." But it does need to go deeper.

[Danene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yea Tiffany! Great Read