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The Mathematics of Baseball

May 2, 2023 | Hyde Park Blog

Understanding and applying mathematical principles in baseball has proven to give teams valuable insights that help them make strategic decisions on pitch selection, hitting approach, defensive positioning, and overall game management. Math Wins Games.

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10 Fantastic Examples of Fractals in Nature, from Rivers to Snowflakes

Jan 3, 2023 | Hyde Park Blog

Discover what fractals are, why they matter in math and science, and explore 10 amazing examples of fractals found in nature, from rivers to snowflakes.

Math On The High Seas

Dec 7, 2022 | Hyde Park Blog

Without math, would our seafaring ancestors ever have seen the world? Great mathematical thinkers and their revolutionary discoveries have an incredible story. Explore the beginnings of logarithms through the history of navigation, adventure, and new worlds in this blog: “Math On The High Seas”

The Golden Ratio in Everyday Life

Oct 26, 2022 | Hyde Park Blog

This ideal ratio is used by many because of its apparent lure to the human eye. The Golden Ratio has been said to be the most appealing ratio and is therefore used frequently. Everything from commercial advertising companies, to painters, to even doctors incorporate this 'magical' ratio into their work.Learn more about the golden ratio in this blog

Did you know how much Math is there in Sports?

Oct 6, 2022 | Hyde Park Blog

Sports are a great past-time, and getting the whole gang together to support your favorite team is a blast for the whole family! Sports can also be a great way to highlight math concepts to kids in a fun and relatable way. Click over to our blog to see 5 cool ways to find math in sports!

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