Mathematics

When you see the word "logarithm," what image comes to your mind? Certainly not visions of sugarplums dancing through your head. Don't worry; logarithms sound a lot more painful than...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Learn how to find the inverse of a function using a TI-89 calculator.

Math problems can come from a variety of sources. It could be a learning disability such as dyscalculia or it could be just general anxiety around the subject. To start, no matter what the root...

Have you ever wondered if Kumon (Math Program, USA) would be a good fit for your elementary school child? This article will help you decide.

In this article I discuss the steps involved in adding vectors described by polar coordinates. I discuss and demonstrate converting the vector to rectangular form. I show how the sum of vectors...

After mastering addition and multiplication facts, you learn how to apply what you know in solving any type of multiplication problem. In this article, you will expand your mastery of...

After mastering addition and multiplication facts, you learn how to apply what you know in solving any type of multiplication problem. In this article, you will explore multiplying two-digit...

Sinapore Math is today's "hot" system for turning mediocre math students into "gifted" math wizards. This article will help you decide if Signapore Math (Primary Mathematics -...

Here, we'll discuss about what you must do when finding the missing sides of an oblique triangle. May this article be of help to those people who want to master this lesson.

Three to ten year-olds need a solid math foundation if they want to be successful algebra students later in their educational future.

Figuring math calculations in your head can be a daunting task. Here are a few instructions for simplifying this task.

Helping your kid with math can be stressful, especially if you've forgotten the math you were taught or never mastered it yourself. With these resources I hope to help you find tutorials,...

It is no great secret that American students have a very difficult time with math. As a former teacher of underperforming students, I speak with firsthand experience when I say that the problem...

You need division to solve math problems at school, in your life, work and more... This article will teach you how to divide whole numbers. It is really easy. If you follow these steps you could...

A very common task in geometry is to solve problems involving parallel lines and a transversal as shown. These problems are extremely easy to solve as long as you remember a few basic math facts....

Geometry is a major component of math education. Even in elementary school, students are taught the definitions of some basic geometric terms, and learn how to do basic computations involving...

Algebraic Inequalities are expressions wherein two or more values are not equal. In English, that means you have a math problem with a < or > sign. No matter how complex the problem, follow...

Most students know that we are "not allowed" to divide by zero. Many teachers just say that you "can't," or it's "not allowed." Some teachers use the more...

Many realistic problems feature inequalities. A store must have no more than 120 employees scheduled per shift. A human resources manager must interview at least one hundred people per week....

A very common question on standardized math tests asks us to determine the number of possible outfits that a person can create by choosing different articles of clothing, or the number of...

A common task in math is to compute what is called the absolute value of a given number. We typically use vertical bars around the number to notate this, as can be seen in the picture. We would...

Article 3 in a series of stand-alone articles on basic probability. A common topic in introductory probability is solving problems involving a deck of standard playing cards. This article shows...

Article 2 in a series of stand-alone articles on basic probability. A common topic in introductory probability is solving problems involving die rolls. This article shows you the steps for...

This is Article 1 in a series of stand-alone articles on basic probability. A common topic in introductory probability is solving problems involving coin flips. This article shows you the steps...

A very popular topic in algebra is solving right triangle problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. The theorem is a simple formula which shows the relationship between the sides of any right...

The topics of squaring and "square rooting" are very confusing for many students, yet they are extremely important topics that must be mastered if one is to do well in algebra. This...

A common task in basic geometry is to classify triangles according to the definitions of various terms. Some triangles can be classified by only term, and some triangles fall into two...

In elementary school, students frequently learn how to write numbers with words. In formal writing, it is common to spell out numbers that are smaller than 100, although this requirement is not...

This card game is played with the entire class. Students love the challenge of trying to beat the time of another player. The entire class gets involved in this fast paced game and everyone gets...

A common task in geometry is to simply classify an angle based on its degree measurement. This is a very easy task which only requires that you memorize some basic definitions. This article...

Multiplying fractions is extremely easy. You just have to remember the rule to follow, and not get it confused with any other rule. This article shows you the steps.

If you’re a homeowner and you don’t know how to read a standard ruler and how to use this skill to do measurements the odds are you’ll get ripped off by contractors when they estimate materials...

Finding the reference angle of an angle greater than 360° first requires finding a coterminal angle between 0° and 360°, and then finding that angle's reference angle. What are...

A common task in solving trigonometric problems is finding the reference angle-A(r)-of a given angle. This is the acute angle between the terminal side of the angle and the x-axis. The A(r) is...

Even if you know how to do the math, entering numbers into the calculator wrong can get you into trouble. Here's an easy way to enter numbers written in scientific notation (i.e. 5x10^3) into your...

Many students have what could be called "math phobia," and rightly so. Math is a very challenging subject. I tell that to all my students because it is the honest truth. With that...

A common test question is the following: A fair coin lands on heads 4 times in a row. What are the chances that it will land on heads the next time? Many students have tremendous difficulty and...

The number system we use every day is called "base 10" (or "decimal") because it has ten possible place values (zero through nine). Sometimes another number base is more...

Here is a little tip on an easy way to multiply any double-digit number that ends in "5".

Algebra, and math in general, is one of the hardest subjects to teach. It can be difficult sometimes because students do not realize that they practice the basic skills needed for algebra everyday.

Learn how to calculate the arc length, central angle, and circumference of a circle.

Learn how to easily convert a degree measured in decimal degree (DD) form to degree-minute-second (DMS) form.