Fractals can inspire people! Learn about graphing, complex numbers, iteration, computer programming, limits, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandelbrot_set

Thanks. I'll have to have him look at fractals too. I just don't have the time or energy that I used to have to find just the right homeschooling materials since my dad needs us to help take care of my mother, who is probably in the last stage of dementia and very likely in her last year of life. I think it is going to be a really rough year or two for us. I do appreciate the help we get from this message board.

Wikipedia is actually a really cool free resource.

He has used Wikipedia for years and he has learned so much by looking up the answers to his questions.

But most of his math questions recently have had to do with probability and statistics and I have had trouble finding a good resource for that.

We started reading "10 Things Every Scientist and Mathematician Should Know" last night and my son does like the stories and discussion questions. He hasn't tried any of the math problems yet. He likes books that make him think.

We might try some of the others when he finishes this book.

Lori - we just stared "10 Things Every ..." as well and both my boys really enjoyed it.