Mathematics

Tired of seeing things at the mall 50% off and not knowing what that means? Heres how I translate percents into real numbers...read along now!

Fractions can be a very confusing part of math. Luckily, dividing fractions is pretty easy. Read on, and I'll tell you how.

Adding fractions can be pretty hard if you don't know how to do it. Let me explain...

Subtracting -- a simple everyday task that most people rely on to get through their day. Many people are fine when it come to subtracting whole numbers but struggle when it comes to subtracting...

Adding -- a simple everyday task that most people rely on to get through their day. Many people are fine when it come to adding whole numbers but struggle when it comes to adding fractions. This...

Objective: •The students will understand how to estimate and come to a conclusion with a real life scenario. Grade Level/Class Characteristics •4th Grade. •Students with different learning styles.

Converting cost per gallon to cost per pound can be tricky. Simply following these steps will get you there! Please read on to learn How to Convert / Calculate Price per Gallon to Price per Pound

Basic math skills are essential to academic success. The fundamentals (adding, subtracting, multiplication, division and fractions) are truly the foundation for the rest of your child's education...

Solving logarithms are fairly easy if you know where to begin. The correct notation to write a logarithm function is as follows: y = log(x), which is the general way to represent a logarithm...

A quadratic equation is of the form: ax^2+bx+c. In algebra, solving for the zeros or roots of a quadratic equation is a fundamental concept. Knowing how to find zeros is a highly important...

The word "Inequality" confuses many people, but when they hear about "The alligator eating the bigger number", they suddenly remember that symbol from elementary school. The...

Hello! Liter l and Pint pt are part of the metric system and English system respectfully . Both are measurements of volume and aren't too hard to compute once you memorize the ratio. Read on to...

Hello! The terms pint and cup are part of the English system. Both are measurements of volume and are pretty simple to convert. Please read on to learn How to Convert / Calculate Pints pt to Cups c

The triangle is one of the basic shapes in geometry, and it is one of the most commonly used shapes to determine the net result of various problems in physics and math. This step by step tutorial...

Basic math can be really hard for some kids. They freeze when they look at the numbers and symbols. For us adults it's simple, for them it's like trying to read a foreign language. There is a...

Scores used in statistics can be hard to interpret, but one of the basic ways that statistics describes scores is with the Bell Curve, also known as the Normal Distribution or Gaussian...

Whether you’re working through your math requirements for your degree or on your way to becoming an engineer or mathematician, algebra is a must-do. With a little work, you can pass algebra and...

In math, a logarithm is the inverse function of an exponential function. For example, if b^x = y, then x = Log(y) in base b. Logarithms are used to solve algebra equations that involve...

A good way to start solving math problems is to simplify expressions. Simplifying a math expression means that you are going to make the expression easier to read and solve while maintaining the...

Math homework, quizzes and tests will ask students to find the greatest common factor. This term may also be abbreviated by GCF. The greatest common factor is the largest factor that will divide...

The phrase "find the hypotenuse" can sound like a foreign language to a math student who is not familiar with the term. The hypotenuse is a special name for the longest side of a right...

This particular piece of information is dealing with Chemistry, the subject I hate the fullest. Its pretty easy once you learn how to do it. If your real good in math, like I somewhat am, then you...

Hi! A pint pt is part of the english system of measure. A milliliter ml is part of the metric system. Both measure volume. The formula to covert these two is simple once you know it. Please read...

Hello! Liters l and milliliters ml are part of the metric system . Both are measurements of volume and are pretty simple to convert. Please read on to learn How to Convert / Calculate Liters l to...

Hi! Kilograms and grams are part of the metric system . Both are measurements of weight and are easy to convert. Please read on to learn How to Convert / Calculate Kilograms kg to Grams g

It is easy to get kids to practice math with all of the free online math games available. The following websites provide fun free math games that allow kids to practice skills ranging from basic...

Congruency is a mathematical term used to describe two or more objects that are identical. In geometry, there are four theorems that may be used to determine the congruency of triangles. They are...

Gallons Gal to Liters L .... how do we convert this? Believe me, it is not an intuitive formula that you would easily figure out. That said, this is pretty easy to do. Please read on to learn How...

When dealing with statistics or probability theory, the “median” refers to the measure of central tendency of a set. In layman's terms, this means the number in the middle. Note that the term...

This article will describe a method of solving a system of equations with the assumption that you are very new to the topic, and you need it explained again to understand it - for a friend of mine...

If you're taking a class on introductory statistics or research methods, a topic often referred to as "the logic of hypothesis testing" is bound to rear its head sooner or later....

This article will teach you how to add and subtract fractions easily with only having to look for three questions! This will teach you the basics so that you can later go on to adding or...

Doing any metric to English measurement conversion can be tricky. I'll explain kilometer to mile conversion as simply as possible. Read on to learn how to Convert Calculate Kilometers Km to Miles Mi

In another article I wrote about how to improve your memory for numbers by making them into pictures. The first step was to remember a consonant sound for each number. Although that is just the...

Find the slope of a line from it’s equation in just two easy steps. This free math help will literally allow you to read the slope from the equation, and as a bonus, will allow you to read off the...

Functions can be inputs for other functions. Functions of other functions are composite functions and often pop-up in algebra as f(g(x)) aka FoG aka F of G, etc. There are two alternate ways to...

The power rule is the first thing to learn about taking derivatives in Calculus, and is one of the most important and most used skills that you will learn for higher math. Here's how to do it:

Do you struggle to understand how to solve second degree polynomials? This article offers step-by-step instructions for how to apply the Quadratic Formula and thereby solve any second degree...

Kids love to experiment with new ideas and objects. Fortunately, learning mathematics involve learning about new ideas and objects. It all depends on how mathematics is presented to young...

Writing an equation in slope intercept form is one of the numerous topics a student of algebra will encounter. Slope intercept form is the process of writing an algebraic equation in the form...

Basic facts practice can be redundant to elementary math students. However, practicing facts helps the students memorize them, which is important to learning skills in more advanced math. ...

Division can be a very difficult concept for young children. Many times the lessons in school go right over their head, This can lead to frustration and possibly falling behind in class. There are...

Math can be very difficult and frustrating for some children. Your child may excel at everything else but for some reason the most basic math is a nightmare. The bottom line is that math skills...

If you can solve equations, you will get ahead! If you can't solve equations, your career options will be severely limited. This is because some jobs require the ability to solve equations. ...

In algebra and coordinate geometry, one learns how to represent lines by using equations of the form y = mx + b. In the xy-coordinate plane, if two lines are not running parallel to each other,...

Infinity is thought of as the largest number that can be imagined. However, there are two orders of Infinity, one which is provably larger than the other. Follow these steps to prove it yourself.

Teaching your child math can be like pulling teeth. They resist, cry and generally throw a fit. There are ways to teach elementary math for kids without the hassles and headaches.

Evaluating an expression is a fundamental math problem for all math students. Many students struggle to know what is asked of them when faced with this problem. I'll discuss the basic steps for...

Is your child writing numbers backward in his homework/class work? Give him an aid that he can use while he does his work......

Numbers can be expressed in three forms: standard, word, and expanded form. If you struggle with teaching your student how to write numbers in expanded form, try these tips.