Comments on: Buses Only http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/ driving + math = fun Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:40:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Capn http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/comment-page-1/#comment-1083 Capn Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:39:14 +0000 http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/#comment-1083 The fraction rule (as I read it) applied to fractions printed on the sign (such as 1/2 mile to an exit). "Fractions" created in the equation are considered division operators. One could similarly use parenthesis and and dot-line-dot symbol, but a fraction bar increases clarity. The fraction rule (as I read it) applied to fractions printed on the sign (such as 1/2 mile to an exit). “Fractions” created in the equation are considered division operators. One could similarly use parenthesis and and dot-line-dot symbol, but a fraction bar increases clarity.

]]> By: Bob http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Bob Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:02:33 +0000 http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/#comment-249 Actually, that is what I submitted. My apologies. What you see as fractions are division problems. Six of one, half dozen of another. Actually, that is what I submitted. My apologies. What you see as fractions are division problems. Six of one, half dozen of another.

]]> By: Bob http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Bob Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:57:50 +0000 http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/#comment-248 FWIW, what I submitted and what is published above are not the same. I did not submit fractions or decimals. Some of the above text is not mine either. What I submitted can be seen <a href="http://plog.ladow.net/2007/10/08/326-1730-26-453020-367-226-6576-20014572-866813/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. FWIW, what I submitted and what is published above are not the same. I did not submit fractions or decimals. Some of the above text is not mine either.

What I submitted can be seen here.

]]> By: Randy Weiss http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Randy Weiss Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:19:01 +0000 http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/#comment-247 Been a while since RSM has been active - I've been away even longer, sorry. This sign's math is pretty impressive - I don't want to slam it in any way...but can't resist the chance to ask for __RULE__ clarifications. We ran into trouble with loose rules before. 1> Think the very small print on signs is NOT eligible or necessary to make a sign "Add Up". The rule here is about what is 'intended' for the casual observer of the sign to see - not the fine print. Any such numbers should NOT be included in solutions, and can be hapilly ignored. 2> Fractions: we long ago decided (though I never voted on it) that all fractions and decimals are OUT. Think time related numerals should have a specific rule: either 8:45 is considered an 8 and a 45 (as in the way this sign was used), or it should be thought of as 8.75 hrs, and NOT allowed. 9:00 would be ok to use as a '9'. Actually, I think I prefer to have it used as this sign was used, as two distinct numbers, but we should have a vote or a decision or both. (long ago I had a sign rejected on this point, and I am still clutching on to that miffed feeling!) Been a while since RSM has been active – I’ve been away even longer, sorry.
This sign’s math is pretty impressive – I don’t want to slam it in any way…but can’t resist the chance to ask for __RULE__ clarifications. We ran into trouble with loose rules before.
1> Think the very small print on signs is NOT eligible or necessary to make a sign “Add Up”. The rule here is about what is ‘intended’ for the casual observer of the sign to see – not the fine print. Any such numbers should NOT be included in solutions, and can be hapilly ignored.
2> Fractions: we long ago decided (though I never voted on it) that all fractions and decimals are OUT. Think time related numerals should have a specific rule: either 8:45 is considered an 8 and a 45 (as in the way this sign was used), or it should be thought of as 8.75 hrs, and NOT allowed. 9:00 would be ok to use as a ‘9′. Actually, I think I prefer to have it used as this sign was used, as two distinct numbers, but we should have a vote or a decision or both. (long ago I had a sign rejected on this point, and I am still clutching on to that miffed feeling!)

]]> By: eCache » Archives » Dot . . . Dot . . . Dot . . . http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/comment-page-1/#comment-244 eCache » Archives » Dot . . . Dot . . . Dot . . . Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:12:23 +0000 http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/#comment-244 [...] It dawned on me this morning as I taught my students how to use parentheses in mathematics, that my hobby and my vocation are merging . . . If you’re not a Thomas Hawk fan, do yourself a favor and [...] [...] It dawned on me this morning as I taught my students how to use parentheses in mathematics, that my hobby and my vocation are merging . . . If you’re not a Thomas Hawk fan, do yourself a favor and [...]

]]> By: geoffhazel http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/comment-page-1/#comment-243 geoffhazel Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:51:39 +0000 http://www.roadsignmath.com/united-states/new-jersey/buses-only/#comment-243 That is what RSM is all about!! Great job. That is what RSM is all about!! Great job.

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