tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post7915572222344505578..comments2024-01-14T18:14:23.866-08:00Comments on Delta Scape: What comes after erwu-si?delta_dchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18024582157985654525noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post-21032945274335178012012-05-08T12:38:00.963-07:002012-05-08T12:38:00.963-07:00Yeah, and the considerations that go into construc...Yeah, and the considerations that go into constructing a number system are pretty important, and obviously require mathematical reasoning. I know that you have developed this number system with those considerations in mind, what I'm suggesting is that the activity of constructing a number system (that is consistent and useful) is a powerful learning opportunity for students.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098221991466148258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post-28593064003679500822012-05-08T12:32:29.561-07:002012-05-08T12:32:29.561-07:00Thanks, David. I tried to design a number system t...Thanks, David. I tried to design a number system that has both symbols and language that make it easier to use than our system. Typically, each year at least one learner notices that the symbols' "nodes" represent its worth. And the language was written to take advantage of the strengths of some Asian systems which say 21 as "two-ten one."delta_dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024582157985654525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post-25555494776692967382012-05-07T11:23:07.876-07:002012-05-07T11:23:07.876-07:00This is a really interesting idea David. I really ...This is a really interesting idea David. I really like it. As a follow-up activity, constructing a numeral system that makes more sense than our current English language system would be very interesting, as would doing research into how other cultures do numeral systems.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098221991466148258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post-18939613936822103722012-04-20T15:13:21.226-07:002012-04-20T15:13:21.226-07:00Thanks, David. My "$11" was meant as yiw...Thanks, David. My "$11" was meant as yiwu-yi. No Starbucks, but The Coffee Bean though.Fawn Nguyenhttp://fawnnguyen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post-42759053203784218152012-04-20T14:16:12.300-07:002012-04-20T14:16:12.300-07:00I stopped by Starbucks and it looks like a Wumania...I stopped by Starbucks and it looks like a Wumanian would pay between san and si dollars for a tall mocha latte. It would be around yiwu dollars for a venti. I hope this helps. (Are you thinking of franchising a Starbucks there?)delta_dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024582157985654525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5957896812820341397.post-45981047448721720482012-04-18T14:26:21.040-07:002012-04-18T14:26:21.040-07:00Fun and important work for PD. So a Starbucks in W...Fun and important work for PD. So a Starbucks in Wumania would charge me $11 for a tall mocha latte? Thanks!Fawn Nguyenhttp://fawnnguyen.comnoreply@blogger.com