Absolute Value is one of the most fundamental ideas in math. But what is it? How do you calculate it? And why does it affect Math? Lets start with the first question – what is it? Absolute Value is the distance away from zero. This brings us to the ‘How?’ question: Well, you just seeContinue reading “Absolutely!”
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Statistics: The truth in a lot of ways
Statistics is a field that deals with the collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data. In simple words: Here some are the most frequent mathematical examples: Average (Also called the [Arithmetic] Mean): How to calculate it: Add up all of the values in a group, then divide it by the total number of data. WhenContinue reading “Statistics: The truth in a lot of ways”
Near round number squared
Have you ever had a problem like 812, or 312, or maybe even 692? How are you supposed to do it? To explain, we’ll use 81 x 81. Remember that 81 is really close to 80 and 80 x 80 = 6400. So 80 x 81 = 6400 + 80 = 6480. 81 x 81Continue reading “Near round number squared”
The types of numbers
Whole Numbers. Whole numbers can’t be negative, fractions, or decimals. Includes 0. Examples: 0, 2, 3, 13. Natural Numbers. Natural numbers are whole numbers from 1 and up. They do NOT include 0. Examples: 1, 14, 27. Positive Numbers. Any number greater than 0. DOES include Fractions and Decimals. Example: 1, 0.25, 22/7. Negative Numbers. Any numberContinue reading “The types of numbers”
Do The Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra
Do The Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra, by Wendy Lichtman, is an amazing book! Although it’s main purpose isn’t to teach math, it still manages to sneak it in into the story’s plot. Tess, the book’s main character, relates many things to math – everything from her neighbor’s death, to friendship problems – and teachesContinue reading “Do The Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra”
A Joke on Trigonometry!
Silly? Well, I wanted it to be! Enjoy!
A joke on Negative Powers!
Well we know, 21 = 2. Do you know that 2-1 = 1/2? If you didn’t, here is an easy and funny way to remember. In 21 both the 2 and 1 are positive & happy. But when a negative 1 comes, they don’t get along, so 1 builds a border (the division symbol /Continue reading “A joke on Negative Powers!”
Who said Math and Fiction can’t go hand in hand?
No one! There are many amazing titles that combine both math and literature! I, myself, am working on a book like that! One of the best examples of this is The Number Devil by Hans Magnus Enzensberger. Another great example is Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra by Wendy Lichtman. Both of these booksContinue reading “Who said Math and Fiction can’t go hand in hand?”
Random Pickle 