i need major help!?

Question

so my math teacher created a theorem and said that if someone got it published in some kind of newsletter or magazine or something they will get a 100 average for the quarter. i REALLY need it cuz im terrible at math, how do i do it? where!? do math newsletters even exist. please help, thanks<3

Answer 1

"You are also lacking in spelling and grammer."

..lol its grammar..

Going back to the topic: (my apologies :P)

I am sure that several math teachers have math magazines... But I am curious why you would want to publish this when it's much easier to study for the math course instead of taking lots of time and patience with publishing a theory that may take a very long period of time to actually do.

I hope you make the right decision for yourself ^_^

Good luck!

Answer 2

I have never created a theorem, but went to a math high school, so I've met my share of theorems. And everyone who points out you have to prove the theorem first is right.
There are various ways to prove a theorem, but it surely has to cover:
- a general case
- possible special cases
- premise(s), hypothesis, lema...

Plus, many theorems are checked via math induction and deduction, as well as backward checking (either via plugging the solutions into equation, or if you came to result, you have to be able to go backwards and come to the starting point), etc.

This is as far as I could get, because the proof depends on the field it covers, even in math: trigonometry, geometry, arithmetic, algebra, matrices..., they all require some general, as well as some methods characteristic to math and that particular area.

I have doubt that your teacher asked this because (s)he really don't know what to do, and how to do it: I know something about professors and their careers, and I know they are almost required to cover recent developments in their fields. I'm sure your math teacher knows that: a) because this is a high school and a university level study, which (s)had to pass successfully, in order to become a teacher, b) (s)he has to know about recent developments in math theory and practice, or at least where to find them (in which publications). How else would she know whether her theorem is a new one or not? or at least to check has anyone else came to something similar?

I suppose she needs more time, plus she saw this as an opportunity to team up with you, and make things more interesting, intriguing and rewarding for you. If I were given your assignment, I would probably look for some math magazines and newspapers, then call them and ask what should one provide in order to get her/his theorem published. Write this down and check with your teacher, then search for relevant publishers and contact them with the updated information. If you get published, one magazine might quote another, etc.

[Their answer will probably include a theorem proof requirement, since this is part of a standard procedure in science in general, and particularly in math. Which is one of the first things I would check with my teacher, along with the area the theorem covers (trig, algebra, etc.), in order to provide myself a list of publishers related to math in general, as well as to this specific field.
On the other hand, your teacher should probably check once more to see how her theorem contributes to the math theory, which will help to present it to the publishers. If the theorem really proves to significantly improves presentation of current knowledge, or adds to it, it might even contribute to her potential MSc or PhD title in the future.]

Answer 3

Ummm, you have to prove the theorem before you can get it published. Once you have a good proof, and your proof has been checked by someone else, there are many many journals you can submit it to. Mathematical Association of America is a good starting point.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You are also lacking in spelling and grammer. Have you considered a tutor? Often a good math student will help you if you don't waste their time.

Answer 6

Yes, you do.