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Deb's Mathematics Blog March 2006 Archive

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

Calculus? My Favorite Picks

Thursday March 30, 2006
So you're taking Calculus, good for you! I've selected a set of resources that will help you not only learn this stuff but help you understand it. Here's my listing.

Fraction Calculator

Monday March 27, 2006
Fraction homework? Look no further to check your answers. This free online calculator will multiply, divide, add, subtract fractions and provide you the solution in reduced terms. Enter the numerators ... Read More

Need a Math Tutor?

Saturday March 25, 2006
Tutoring in math has certainly changed over the years due to the vast improvement in communication technology. Tutors are offering their services 24 hours a day through online messaging, phonelines, ... Read More

Long Division

Wednesday March 22, 2006
Here are a few tricks to help solidify the concept of long division for young minds. Get them started on the right foot - teach this concept for understanding not ... Read More

Learning From Mistakes

Saturday March 18, 2006
I've always said that the most powerful learning stems from mistakes we've made and benefitted by learning from them. How many times have you heard yourself saying 'I'll never do ... Read More

Sudoku

Thursday March 16, 2006
Skills in math are often the skills you use to play Sudoku! Whether you're looking for a pattern, using logic or thinking skills, or working backwards, the skill sets are ... Read More

Eureka!

Sunday March 12, 2006
Apparently when taking a bath, he discovered the buoyancy principle and jumped up and ran through the streets naked shouting 'Eureka' which means - I have found it. Can you ... Read More

Math Awareness Month

Saturday March 11, 2006
Math Awareness Month is held every year in April to increase public understanding of and appreciation for mathematics. This year's theme is 'Mathematics and Internet Security. Read more to find ... Read More

Get Flashing!

Friday March 10, 2006
Have some fun learning the multiplication, addition, subtraction, division facts online and select your own level of difficulty. A great way to commit the basic facts to memory.

Fractions to Decimals

Sunday March 5, 2006
So your homework is converting fractions to decimals. Think of the fraction bar as a divided by symbol. 1/2 means the same as 1 divided by 2 which equals 0.5. ... Read More

Perfect SAT Math Score for 12 Year Old

Thursday March 2, 2006
As a result of obtaining a perfect score - 800 on the Math SAT, this student hopes to be one of 300 selected for special summer programs this summer for ... Read More

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