• Nerdy Jokes from the Web

    Updated: 2012-03-27 19:32:00
    * * * Decimals have a point. * * * During the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” the following question was asked: What is superfluous in the following list: a carrot, an onion, a potato, a Lexus? A smart 5th grader answered: a carrot, an onion, and a potato. * * * If you buy 3 DVDs [...]

  • Math Seminars -- March 29 and April 5 -- 3:30 pm -- 117 OBS

    Updated: 2012-03-27 03:50:43
    Behrend Math Blog Math Seminars March 29 and April 5 3:30 pm 117 OBS By MICHAEL RUTTER on March 26, 2012 9:50 PM No Comments No TrackBacks School of Science : Math Seminars--Part I and Part II Dr . D . J . Galiffa Assistant Professor of Mathematics Penn State Erie The Behrend College Title The Sheffer A-Type 0 Orthogonal Sequences , Part I Characterizing Theorems Thursday , March 29, 2012 3:30 pm 117 OBS Abstract Previously , we have discussed a method for obtaining the Sheffer B-Type 1 orthogonal polynomial sequences , which utilized computer algebra Mathematica Recently , the presenter has had his research monograph entitled On the Higher-Order Sheffer Orthogonal Polynomial Sequences accepted for publication in the Springer Briefs in Mathematics series . This work contains not only the

  • Happenings – 2012 Mar 24

    Updated: 2012-03-24 18:37:54
    I briefly considered delaying this post until tomorrow, March 25. On that day, in the year 3019 of the 3rd age, The One Ring fell into Mount Doom and Sauron fell into ruin. Some people celebrate March 25 as “Tolkien Reading Day”. I think I’ll do mathematics instead, tomorrow… but maybe I should start talking [...]

  • 1959 – Donald Duck – Donald in Mathmagic Land

    Updated: 2012-03-23 13:54:36
    In case you've never seen this classic Math movie, I think you'll enjoy this.

  • An SAT math problem with logic, algebra, and inequalities

    Updated: 2012-03-23 03:26:33
    Inspired by a post at College Confidential.

  • An interesting SAT math triangle problem

    Updated: 2012-03-23 02:18:07
    This is my first foray into making videos on solving interesting SAT problems. I saw an SAT math problem at College Confidential which essentially says this: "A triangle has two sides of length 6 and 7. Which of the following could the area of the triangle possibly be?" And then it gives three choices and [...]

  • Pythagasaurus

    Updated: 2012-03-22 22:41:18
    Hat tip to io9.com.

  • Teacher package: Rational and irrational numbers

    Updated: 2012-03-22 13:07:57
    : Skip to Navigation about Plus support Plus Plus sponsors subscribe to Plus terms of use Search this site : Teacher package : Rational and irrational numbers Submitted by mf344 on March 22, 2012 in teacher package The Plus teacher packages are designed to give teachers and students easy access to Plus content on a particular subject area . Most Plus articles go far beyond the explicit maths taught at school , while still being accessible to someone doing GCSE and A level maths . They put classroom maths in context by explaining the bigger picture they explore applications in the real world , find maths in unusual places , and delve into mathematical history and philosophy . We therefore hope that our teacher packages provide an ideal resource for students working on projects and teachers

  • Solving One-Step Equations (in class activity)

    Updated: 2012-03-21 11:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Solving One-Step Equations in class activity Dec 7th , 2011 Games Review 1 Comment Tags : Equations , integers 1. Click here and practice solving One-step equations . Practice for 10 minutes and then complete the analysis . form 2. Click here and play the game from the Math Playground . After you feel confident solving One-Step Equations , try some Twp-Step Equations Mrs.E posted this entry on Wednesday , December 7th , 2011 at 11:40 AM.Posted in the category Games Review Tags : Equations , integers You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.1 Comment Already sayra espinoza : said December 11, 2011 at 8:26

  • Solving Two-Step Equations

    Updated: 2012-03-20 23:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Solving Two-Step Equations Dec 13th , 2011 Games Review , Tutorial No Comments Tags : Equations , order_of_operations The trick to solving 2-step equations is to undo” the Order of Operations . Order of Operations states that you need to multiply or divide before you add or subtract . Think of it as always putting on your socks before your shoes . This is the correct order for getting dressed . To undress , you need to do the reverse or inverse order , which means taking off your shoes before your socks . To solve 2-step equations , you need to undo” the addition or subtraction and then undo” the multiplication or . division Here is a tutorial to help you master this . process Also try this game :

  • Steven Krantz – Inspired by Math #6

    Updated: 2012-03-20 13:49:12
    About "A Mathematician Comes of Age:" A Mathematician Comes of Age discusses the maturation process for a mathematics student. It describes and analyzes how a student develops from a neophyte who can manipulate simple arithmetic problems to a sophisticated thinker who can understand abstract concepts, can think rigorously, and can analyze and manipulate proofs. Most [...]

  • Graphing Linear Equations

    Updated: 2012-03-20 11:30:22
    “Jan 9th, 2012 | Games & Review | No Comments HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome Back! Today we are beginning Unit 7: . We covered some of this material in Unit 2, so it might seem familiar to you. Here are a couple of games to help you practice. Here is a good tutorial and some [...]

  • Find the Equation of a Linere

    Updated: 2012-03-19 23:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Find the Equation of a Linere Jan 18th , 2012 Games Review , Notes No Comments Use the Flow Map to find the equation of a . line gallery-1 margin : auto gallery-1 gallery-item float : left margin-top : 10px text-align : center width : 50 gallery-1 img border : 2px solid cfcfcf gallery-1 gallery-caption margin-left : 0 Try these games for more practice Algebra vs . The Cockroaches Very funny , but difficult.Graph using Slope-Intercept Form Mrs.E posted this entry on Wednesday , January 18th , 2012 at 10:42 AM.Posted in the category Games Review , Notes You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site . Leave a ReplyClick

  • Ratios & Proportions

    Updated: 2012-03-19 11:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Ratios Proportions No Comments Here are some games to help you practice using rations and . proportions Dirt Bike Proportions Play by yourself or compete against other students over the internet . Remember , first names only Be sure to record your time in the comments section . Let’s see who are our high scorers Ratio Blaster You’ve got to be quick to prevent the aliens from invading . My rate of accuracy was 88 and my rate of speed was 16 problems per minute . can you beat me Also Check out this fun tutorial on Ratios Mrs.E posted this entry on Thursday , February 2nd , 2012 at 11:47 AM.Posted in the category Games Review , Tutorial You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

  • Measurement Conversions

    Updated: 2012-03-18 23:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Measurement Conversions Feb 7th , 2012 Games Review , Notes , Tutorial 1 Comment Can you run faster than a car Try this challenge problem . Submit your solution in the comments section for prizes in . class Class Notes : gallery-1 margin : auto gallery-1 gallery-item float : left margin-top : 10px text-align : center width : 33 gallery-1 img border : 2px solid cfcfcf gallery-1 gallery-caption margin-left : 0 Need to review converting units within the metric system Here are 2 video tutorials to help you practice . One demonstrates using proportions and the other shows a trick for converting metric : measurements Video : Converting Units in the Metric System Also , try this : game Math Frog- Metric

  • Multiplying & Dividing Fractions

    Updated: 2012-03-18 11:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Multiplying Dividing Fractions No Comments In Unit 9 we are reviewing basic operations with fractions and decimals . Below are a some tutorials , practice problems and games to help you out.What multiplication problem is represented by this area model Click on the comments button to submit your answer.Video : Multiplying FractionsVideo : Multiplying Mixed Numbers Practice Multiplying with Mixed Numbers Practice Multiplying Fractions using the Area model Practice Multiplying Fractions Video Tutorial : Multiplying Fractions Also , here is a cute refresher on Mixed Numbers Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Mrs.E posted this entry on Tuesday , February 21st , 2012 at 8:01 AM.Posted in the category

  • Need Help With Algebra? A Process to Follow

    Updated: 2012-03-17 23:30:22
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  • Happenings – 2012 Mar 17

    Updated: 2012-03-17 17:09:41
    Ah, I didn’t realize until I entered the title for this post that it was St. Patrick’s Day. And last Wednesday, being 3/14, was Day. I can’t say I celebrated the latter, nor expect to celebrate the former – but who knows? I might remember to wear a green shirt… do I own a green [...]

  • Algebra 2 SYLLABUS

    Updated: 2012-03-17 11:30:22
    KidsMathBlog Easy To Follow Guide , Worksheets Tips For Parents Teachers About Math For Kids Algebra 2 SYLLABUS LikeBe the first to like this : this post . January 30, 2012-posted by cybersafety09 Uncategorized No comments . yet Leave a reply cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log : in Email required address never made public name required Website are you commenting with your WordPress.com account . Log out change You are comment with your Twitter account . Log out change You are comment with your Facebook account . Log out change Cancel Connect to s Notify me of follow-up comments via . e-mail Previous About this Blog Hello and welcome to Kolbe Cathedral High , School I have created this Blog specially for students who take Algebra this

  • A Neat Trick for Getting Math Homework Help

    Updated: 2012-03-16 23:30:22
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  • New Article in the Journal of Singularities: Volume Four

    Updated: 2012-03-16 18:51:57
    A Volume-Preserving Normal Form for a Reduced Normal Crossing Function Germ Adrian Szawlowski Abstract: We will derive a volume-preserving normal form for holomorphic function germs that are right-equivalent to the product of all coordinates. View and Download the Article About the Journal of Singularities: The Journal of Singularities is an online, freely accessible, refereed journal, which publishes only the highest-quality research [...]

  • Numberphile channel on Youtube

    Updated: 2012-03-14 16:56:52
    I just learned about this new Youtube channel. Numberphile provides viewers a new perspective when it comes to numbers. From Googols and Googolplexs to Root2, this channel offers anyone the “Perfect Number”. Currently, they have a video on the sounds of Pi, here is the link to check it out – http://www.youtube.com/user/numberphile/featured Here's a nice [...]

  • Pi Day Music Video

    Updated: 2012-03-14 14:11:35
    Another fan letter, this one from Jimmy Pascascio of Music Notes Online. As regular readers know I rarely plug commercial math ventures. I'm making an exception here because I like what these folks are doing. And, it's a great fit for a Pi Day post. Enjoy! Hello Sol, I came across your blog and noticed [...]

  • Pi! Pi! We love Pi!

    Updated: 2012-03-14 10:13:36
    March 14th (3/14) is world Pi day. Today, March 14th, the world is celebrating that most beautiful and useful of numbers - Pi! Come on in and join the party...read more

  • Using the QR Decomposition to orthogonalize data

    Updated: 2012-03-12 23:52:22
    This is going to be a very short post, illustrating one idea with one example (yes, one, not five). It turns out that there is another way to have Mathematica® orthogonalize a matrix: it’s called the QR decomposition. The matrix Q will contain the orthogonalized data… and the matrix R will specify the relationship between [...]

  • John MacCormick – Inspired by Math #5

    Updated: 2012-03-12 14:27:06
    About "Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future: The Ingenious Ideas That Drive Today's Computers" Every day, we use our computers to perform remarkable feats. A simple web search picks out a handful of relevant needles from the world's biggest haystack: the billions of pages on the World Wide Web. Uploading a photo to Facebook transmits [...]

  • The BYU Mathletes

    Updated: 2012-03-11 14:19:11
    I recently got this email about the BYU Mathletes and I thought I'd share it. The rap video is great. Sol, I recently saw that you highlighted Matt Lane and pointed out that he has a blog that looks at the intersection between math and pop culture. Recently at my school (BYU) we created a [...]

  • Happenings – 2012 Mar 10

    Updated: 2012-03-10 21:35:16
    Some things are progressing… some are not. I had thought that I could write up a group theory post on semi-direct products for this Monday… while they are not too difficult to describe, I want some examples to play with… and, sad to say, the examples require more familiarity than I have. On the one [...]

  • Happy Open Education Week!

    Updated: 2012-03-09 16:54:16
    We are committed to providing open or very low-cost materials and resources for students, faculty, and researchers. In celebration of Open Education Week, here is a list of our open resources: We have open source lecture videos on a variety of Calculus topics: Worldwide Lecture Videos by Worldwide Center of Mathematics, LLC are licensed under a Creative [...]

  • Approximating the area of a circle

    Updated: 2012-03-07 20:16:22
    Approximating the area of a circle to get something close to the formula for the area of a circle

  • My Love Affair with Sugar

    Updated: 2012-03-07 19:38:06
    Imagine a slice of buttered white bread with a heap of sugar on top. That was my favorite lunch when I was a kid. My mom was working very hard, I was the oldest sister, and this was what I would make for myself almost every day. Later someone told me [...]

  • Tony Gonzalez – Inspired by Math #4

    Updated: 2012-03-05 05:18:11
    About Math Girls: Math isn’t hard. Love is. Currently in its eighteenth printing in Japan, this best-selling novel is available in English at last. Combining mathematical rigor with light romance, MATH GIRLS is a unique introduction to advanced mathematics, delivered through the eyes of three students as they learn to deal with problems seldom found [...]

  • Happenings – 2012 Mar 3

    Updated: 2012-03-03 18:27:04
    Many years ago I took a bunch of courses in multimedia studies… among them, 3-D animation. My original goal was simple enough: to learn how to use my computer for more than number crunching. Of course, that couldn’t have been all that long ago… although the program included a course in the history of multimedia. [...]

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