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Prime & Composite Number Activities
In order to help students understand what prime numbers and composite numbers are, it's useful to use number tables. Find out how to use math Jeopardy as a way to teach prime and composite numbers...
Definition of a Prime Number
A prime number is a positive whole number with exactly two factors, which are one and itself. Identify a variety of prime numbers, such as seven and 11, with help from a math teacher in this free...
Definition of Sets
A set is defined as a collection of objects and is often used in math to describe lists of numbers that can be compared. Consider using a Venn diagram to show and compare two sets of numbers with...
How to Do Venn Diagram Problems
Venn diagram problems are used to calculate the differences and similarities between two or three sets of numbers using a visual diagram. Illustrate different sets of numbers by doing a Venn...
Means & Extremes in Algebra
Means and extremes in algebra refer to ratios and proportions, with the mean being the middle numbers and the extreme being the outside numbers of the equation. Find out how to determine the means...
Tricks With Numbers
Tricks with numbers are a great way to impress friends and work on basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction and division. Learn a fun math trick using numbers and a friend with information...
Meaning of a Composite Number
Composite numbers are integers greater than one that possess multiple factors. A composite number can also be defined as any number that is not a prime number. Learn about some examples of...
Converting Whole Numbers to Percentages
Convert whole numbers to percentages by placing a decimal point after the number, and then shifting the decimal point two places to the right. Fill the empty space behind the number with zeros to...
How to Find the Median of a Series of Numbers
Find the median of a series of numbers by ordering the numbers from lowest to highest and finding the number in the middle. If there is an even amount of numbers in a series, determine the average...
Finding Averages
Find the average of a series of numbers by adding all of the numbers together and dividing by the amount of numbers in the series. Use simple addition and division to find the average of a set of...
Finding the Mean
Find the mean of a series of numbers by adding all of the numbers together and dividing by the amount of numbers in the series. Learn how the average of numbers is the same as the mean with...
Who Invented Numbers?
Numbers were first recorded around 30,000 BC as tally marks and eventually evolved into a number system by the Mesopotamians and the Egyptians between 3400 BC and 3100 BC. Find out how negative...
How to Round Numbers
To round numbers in math, determine whether the second digit in the number is more than five or less than five. Round up for numbers more than five and down for numbers four and fewer. Round...
How to Find the Mean
Find the mean of a series of numbers by adding all of the numbers together and dividing by the amount of numbers in the series. Learn how the average of numbers is the same as the mean with...
What Is the Definition of an Axis in Math?
The definition of an axis in math is a number line that implies motion through positive numbers, negative numbers and zero as mapped on a graph. Define an axis, such as an x-axis and a y-axis,...
Solving Proportions With Mixed Numbers
In order to make solving proportions with mixed numbers easier, simply turn the mixed number into an improper fraction. Solve proportions with mixed numbers by using cross multiplication with help...
Montessori Counting Odd & Even Numbers
Start Montessori counting odd and even numbers by taking and putting numerals out in a line. Learn various ways of teaching children odd and even numbers in this free educational video about...
The Exchange Game in Montessori
Teaching numbers to preschooler can be challenging. Learn how Montessori teaches numbers through games in this free educational video clip about Montessori math methods.
How to Teach Kids Numbers
Teach kids numbers with tips in this free video clip on kindergarten education.
Teaching Kids Numbers with Dot Worksheets
Teach kids numbers with dot worksheets and tips in this free video clip on kindergarten education.
How to do mean, median, mode and graph
This video discusses the idea of mean, median, mode, range and how to graph a few statistical graphs like stem & leaf plot, histogram, and box and whiskers.
How to work with square roots
This video discusses simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with square roots.
Numbers & Kindergarten Readiness
Learn tips on teaching your child numbers to prepare him or her for kindergarten in this free how to video clip.