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How to ADD any two MIXED-FRACTIONS QUICKLY

By Z-MATH

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Many Standardized Math Tests have problems that have MIXED-FRACTIONS to be solved by ADDITION, directly or indirectly, and since the tests are timed it is very important that these operations are done QUICKLY... more »

How to Add Faster Than a Calculator

By eHow Education Editor

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Calculators are amazing gadgets that do all sorts of calculations. But you can't always find a calculator when you need one, and the occasional dead battery or limited light makes it impossible to operate one. Learn addition tricks that amaze ... more »

How to ADD or SUBTRACT any two fractions QUICKLY.

By Z-MATH

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To ADD or SUBTRACT any two fractions,one must first find a Least Common Denominator,(L.C.D.). The process of finding the (L.C.D.) can be difficult at times. This article will show how to add or subtract any two fractions without having to find ... more »

How to Avoid Stupid Math Errors

By NinaH

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Making dumb mistakes on math tests is a common problem. Most of us have done it, but some of us struggle more than others. If you get frustrated with math because you can’t seem to avoid making stupid mistakes, these guidelines may help you ... more »

How to Buy Green School Supplies On A Budget

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The Time to Shop for School supplies is almost here. Buying school supplies can be expensive especially if you want to reduce your effects on the environment by buying green. There are ways to buy more green product without the huge price tag... more »

How to Calculate Math Quickly

By eHow Education Editor

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You may think that people who excel in mathematics are more intelligent. The truth is that they use strategies and methods that enable them to make speedy mental calculations. Anyone can learn to calculate math quickly by knowing a few rules and ... more »

How to Calculate the Arc Length, Central Angle, and Circumference of a Circle

By chrisjenkins

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

How to Change a PERCENTAGE to a DECIMAL

By ElectricalNut

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Sometimes, you are given information in a percentage but you need the information in a decimal format. Just follow these easy instructions... more »

How to Clean Your Classroom for Summer

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been a classroom teacher since 1996, so I should know how to prepare a classroom for Summer vacation or Summer school by now. Some of these tips might seem obvious, but they might not all occur to you... more »

How to Conjugate French Verbs

By IKnowHowToDoit

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Learn how to conjugate regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs in the present tense... more »

How to Convert a Degree in Decimal Degree (DD) Form to Degree-Minute-Second (DMS) Form

By chrisjenkins

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

How to Convert a Degree in Degree-Minute-Second (DMS) Form to Decimal Degree (DD) Form

By chrisjenkins

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

How to Correctly Use Its and It's

By NYLady

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If you don't know how to correctly use the words its and it’s, not to worry. You’re not alone. In fact, the misuse of those two tiny words can be seen everywhere--web pages, newspapers, the junk mail you receive every day and memos from your ... more »

How to Create a School Newspaper in Elementary School

By eHow Education Editor

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Keep students, teachers and parents up to date on academic and extracurricular activities by starting a newspaper for your elementary school. The endeavor is not only informative and engaging, but can also teach the reporters, editors and ... more »

How to Create a Science Project in One Week

By eHow Education Editor

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Every student, whether in elementary school, high school or college, will find a time when they need to do a science project. And many times, students put it off until the last minute. Whether intimidated or a little lost in science class, or if ... more »

How to Deal with a Bad Teacher

By Limowreck

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Not all educators are built the same. If your child has a bad teacher you don't waste your child's time. Here's how to deal with a bad teacher... more »

How to Demonstrate the differences between sinking to succeeding in life.

By YouthServices

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While working with youth, I notice the challenge of what they are doing today doesn't mesh with the reality that they are choosing a "path" by their attitudes and actions. To provide an environment to engage the youth into ... more »

How to Develop Good Study Habits in Your Child

By IcyCucky

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Each person has his or her own ways of studying. Some can study anywhere, and some must be at an adequate place in order to absorb the material at hands. Find out how your child deals with his/her homework, and help him accordingly. However, ... more »

How to Explain Photosynthesis

By eHow Education Editor

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Green plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. It's a process that uses the sun's energy to process other materials into sugars that are usable to the plant. Here's how to explain what photosynthesis is and how it works. .. more »

How to FACTOR a QUADRATIC TRINOMIAL, by using the QUADRATIC FORMULA.

By Z-MATH

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There are many Techniques to factor a QUADRATIC TRINOMIAL. " Trial and Error ", is one of the many techniques, that works well with those QUADRATIC TRINOMIALS whose constant coefficients, A, B and C are nice. This Article will show a ... more »

How to File a Complaint at a Public School

By eHow Legal Editor

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Facing problems at a public school can be difficult if you do not know who to contact to get things resolved in a timely manner. There are avenues that anyone can utilize to be heard and treated fairly as set in place by our government to assist ... more »

How to Find and Sign Up for Kids Summer Reading Programs 2008

By 1citygirl

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It's easy to locate, find, and sign up for children's reading programs this summer! Please note that this only includes national programs, no specific local programs were given... more »

How to Find Information on Abraham Lincoln

By eHow Education Editor

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and is generally regarded one of the most effective presidents in history. Lincoln's most important accomplishment was the preservation of the Union. Follow these steps to learn more ... more »

How to find the Area of a Rectangle Room

By pianistic

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You need new flooring and you need to know how to figure out the area. If your room is a rectangle shape, here is how you can do it. If it is a square shape you will need a different formula and will need to check out my other article below, how ... more »

How to Find the Perimeter of a Square Room

By pianistic

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Whether you need to know the formula to calculate for new crown molding or base molding in your living room or a fence around your yard or to help with your child's school work, here is how you find the Perimeter of a Square... more »

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