Two more essays!! for math =/?

Question

Yep I have two more essays =/ Maybe you guys can help? List any sites if you can about these two topics.

Topic 1: Discuss the reasons why students have difficulty solving word problems. Explain how you would help other students figure out what to do on two specific word problems.

Topic 2: Explain how the fine arts (literature/poetry, music, dance, art, sculpture, etc.) involve math. Give specific examples.

Thank you so much.

Answer 1

Topic 2: fractals, or the golden ratio.

Answer 2

This site may be helpful: http://www.nctm.org

This one may as well: http://www.edweek.org

Good luck.

Answer 3

Wow, what Math are you in? I never had to do any sort of essays or even a paper.

Topic 1: Relate math to real life to help students solve problems. Most math is basically just common sense. Once you have that, just plug in the formulas. Students have a hard time because math has nothing to do with real life, other than finance. They feel as though they don't need it and therefore don't answer questions or do homework in math.

Topic 2: Literature/Poetry, usually involve syllables or rhymes, and all of that includes math. Counting beats for music and dance, and positive and negative space for art. Math is the base of all things. A certain organized number can even create pictures and colors.