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Deb's Mathematics Blog September 2004 Archive

By Deb Russell, About.com Guide to Mathematics since 2002

Factorials

Thursday September 30, 2004
Factorial notation is often used in questions in combinatorics. It is when you need to multiply consecutive numbers. When you see x! it is the factorial of x that is ... Read More

Fraction Action!

Tuesday September 28, 2004
Parents and teachers will love this set of worksheets for that one concept that causes frustration - Fractions!

Simple Interest? Use Excel!

Friday September 24, 2004
Here's a 'how to' make your own simple interest spreadsheet. Give it a try for your next loan.

Graphing Calculators

Monday September 20, 2004
If you don't yet have your TI 83, have a peek at a variety of graphing calculators and prices here....online ordering is the economical route for students on a budget.

New SAT Math Hurdle....

Friday September 17, 2004
Brush up on those Algebra II skills. The SAT class of 2006 will be receiving questions for the first time on Algebra II. The good news? The quantitative comparisons ... Read More

Calculus Readiness

Tuesday September 14, 2004
Are you ready for calculus? Calculus requires success in previous topics, find out if you're ready to move onward....

Timestables: What does the research say?

Saturday September 11, 2004
BBC: When the tables are committed to memory, students multiply faster and more accurately. Children will learn the multiplication facts in a variety of ways. Find a wealth ... Read More

Amortization Schedule

Wednesday September 8, 2004
This free online amortization calculator enables you to key in your essential information about your mortgage and it then provides you with a detailed schedule for the remaining years. Worth ... Read More

Free Worksheets!

Friday September 3, 2004
Whether you're a concerned parent, teacher or student the following math worksheets will prepare you for going 'back to school'. Telling time worksheets, 100's chart worksheets, multiplication worksheets, addition and ... Read More

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