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10/04/03
- Math Night at Home
To develop
more appreciation for math in your children, try having a Math night at your
house. Fun and games and
learning all built into one...
04/14/03
- Problem Solving Strategies
Use this
four step math problem solving plan to assist you to become a better problem
solver. Remember, practice, practice, practice makes you a better mathematician!
04/01/03
- Math Awareness Month 2003
This year, the theme is "Mathematics and Art", do your part to support
Math Awareness Month and find out what it's all about.
03/15/03
- An Online Course in Geometry
The basics of geometry! Part 1 and 2 have now been posted and more will
follow.
02/20/03
- Pre Calculus
Needing some extra support in math before moving on to Calculus? This could
be one of the most valuable resources you buy!
02/10/03
- Derivative Formulas
Print out this handy formula sheet for derivatives (Calculus) and quick
reference.
01/20/03
- Quadratic Equation Tutorial
Here you will learn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring which will
prepare you to then solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
01/10/03/
- Maria Agnesi - Biography
Learn more about the first female to have a math text published. This fascinating
woman has a famous curve named after her too!
12/31/02
- Eureka - I Found It!
The Biography of what is known about Archimedes of Syracuse, one of the three
most famous mathematicians in history.
12/15/02
- The Mathematics of Oz
For all of the math recreationalists that just can't get enough of mental gymnastics!
This book is a sure pleaser, full of challenging, thought-provoking mind bending
mathematical puzzles. Pick up your pencil and let me assure you - this book
will draw you in like a magnet!
12/05/02
- Slope of A Line
This Slope of a Line or 'Rise over Run' is an important concept to know. Here's
a brief tutorial to get you started.
11/09/02
- Math Reform: Van de Walle
If you ever wanted to understand how children acquire math skills and the developmental
process, this book provides a very good, indepth synopses. It will change the
way you think
10/14/02
- Making Sense: Teaching and Learning Math
Whether you're a parent, teacher or tutor you will find excellent strategies
and ideas to support a better understanding when teaching mathematical concepts.
10/05/02
- Trigonometric Identities
Need the identities to prove other identities? Look no further, find some excellent
resources to support trigonometric concepts!
10/01/02
- Barlow's Tables
These tables were so accurate that they were used everywhere until computers
and calculators replaced their need.
09/17/02
- Teach Your Baby Math
Your guide's review about this interesting read from Glenn Doman. More and more
evidence demonstrates that babies are capable of learning numeracy concepts.
This resource delves into the learning mind of a baby, and the author provides
you with the strategies that may lead to future academic success in math.
09/05/02
- Scientific Notation
A short tutorial on the Scientific Notation system of representing numbers.
08/20/02
- Product Review: Memory Aids
Success
in early math/arithmetic is clearly dependent on children learning the math
facts and committing them to memory. Students will certainly benefit from the
consistent use of the strategies used in Memory Aids to commit the math facts
to memory.
08/10/02
- Back To School Math Bulletin
A great resource for educators, parents and students. You'll find excellent
shopping cart must have along with free lesson plans and resources to ease the
transition to back to school.
07/20/02
- Exponents
An introductory lesson about using exponents. Rules, samples and solutions.
07/10/02
- Algebraic Expressions
This introductory algebraic lesson will help you understand those early basics.
Includes a tutorial with solutions.
07/05/02
- Measurement Conversions
A list of the most common conversion factors needed for international use. You'll
also find online tools and calculators for all of your conversion needs.
06/25/02
- Calculating Area
Here you'll find an online calculator to calculate the area of some basic
shapes. Area is a pre-algebraic skill that should be well understood prior to
taking algebra.
06/25/02
- Calculating Per cent
Here you'll find a quick tutorial about calculating and converting per cents
to decimals and fractions. Included is an online percentage calculator to check
your work!
05/25/02/
- Math Symbols and Math Notation
A handy reference guide for the most frequently used symbols/notations in
math. Addition links to symbols and math in HTML.
05/10/02/
- Stem-And-Leaf Plots
What
is a Stem and Leaf Plot and what is it used for? Find out how to develop your
own stem-and-leaf plots using sets of data.
04/20/02/
- Compound Interest
Find out what compound interest and how compound interest works. Includes
a handy compound interest online calculator.
04/05/02/
- Order of Operations
Review the order of operations to improve your overall mathematical problem
solving. A step by step tutorial with examples.
03/15/02
- Math Awareness Month 2002
(April)
Find out what Math Awareness Month is and what you can do to celebrate it in
your home, class, school or community.
03/05/02
- Introducing 'Poly Nomial'
An introduction to polynomials - Lesson 1. Entry level algebra. A great starting
point!
02/05/02
- Mean Math
A beginner's
guide to the mean, median and the mode for entry level statistics students.
Some mnemonic strategies to help you distinguish these statistical terms.
01/20/02
- A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind is the story on the life of John Nash - Famous Mathematician
and winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize for his work on 'Game Theory' despite
the fact that he suffered 3 decades of delusional states due to Paranoid Schizophrenia.
01/15/02
Patterns of Errors
Analyzing mathematics errors to improve mathematical understanding and academic
performance. The most powerful learning often stems from making mistakes and
understanding why.
01/10/02
- Frogs and Snails but Numeracy Fails
A close look at the gender gap in Mathematics. Research is indicating progress
has been made; however, the further up the educational ladder, the wider the
gap.
12/30/01
- Math Journals
Math journals support enhanced and extended mathematical thinking. Here you
will find practical advice for math journaling along with many suggestions for
journal prompts.