Old Mother Hubbard Looked in her cupboard To get her dog a bone But when she got there She saw a small square A cube for Fido to much on! So, she was quite pleased But then her dog wheezed […]
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November 23, 2017
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Math Homework Help: How to Find the Volume of a Cone
Poor little Jack Horner Sat in a class corner With a cone on his head. His teacher poked the cap. “What’s the volume? Don’t nap!” Jack sat sweating with dread. Let’s give Jack a helping hand! First of all, let’s […]
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November 22, 2017
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How to Find the Area of a Triangle: The Easy and the Messy
Mary, Mary, Quite contrary, How does your Garden grow? Oh, not at all, my math skills are small And the fertilizer I need, I don’t know! For the poor gardener who isn’t sure how much potting soil to cover her […]
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November 20, 2017
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Triple Triangle Trouble: How to Tell the Difference between Equilateral, Scalene and Isosceles Triangles?
What’s the difference between the following shapes? How to tell the difference between equilateral, scalene and isosceles triangles? The easy (and right!) answer is that there is NO difference! They are all triangles! Each shape has three sides: “tri” meaning three. […]
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November 10, 2017
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How to Win at Algebra: Get Instant Algebra Help at StudyGate
Algebra, like other forms of math, is a cognitively challenging exercise that requires both understanding of the fundamentals and consistent practice. Research has shown that our working memory plays a critical role in mathematical cognition. Working memory is distinct from […]
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November 10, 2017
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Learn Algebra: Career Paths Where You’ll Use Algebra Every Single Day
If you’re like me, and you struggle pretty frequently with math, it’s easy to get frustrated and wonder why you’ll ever need to know the algebraic formulas you first learned in ninth grade. Cavemen survived perfectly well without algebra, right? […]
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November 10, 2017
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What to Expect from College Algebra and Why this Subject Actually Matters?
When I was a little kid, math was just numbers. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Easy. Then they started adding decimals. That was okay. I could divide a candy bar or an apple in half or thirds. Coins were decimals […]
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November 9, 2017
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How to do Matrix Multiplication: It’s Easier Than You Think!
If you’ve survived the perils of trigonometry and plunged into the depths of pre-calculus, you’ve probably encountered a matrix, or two matrices, at some point in your math career. You already understand why college algebra matters, but what about the […]
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November 9, 2017
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Paul’s Math Notes: A Free, Online Resource for Quality Math Education
If you’re like me, you’ve struggled in your math classes at least once in your life. There are so many formulas to get confused, equations that never seem to add up, and generally complex concepts that just leave you feeling […]
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November 9, 2017
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Compound Interest 101: What Is Compound Interest? How it works?
Although most people deal with compound interest on a regular basis, they rarely think about it in terms of mathematics. Yet compound interest is rooted in the interest formula. Why is this important? You can save significant money and make […]
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November 8, 2017
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How to Solve a Quadratic Equation with the Quadratic Formula
3 minute read Even mathematicians admit that the quadratic formula can look messy and overwhelming. Try not to allow the multitude of letters, numbers and signs distract you from the importance of this very critical equation. But what is the […]
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October 10, 2017
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Geometry Help: 5 Tips to Be Better at Geometry
Most teenage students require geometry help in 10th grade (sometimes 9th or 11th grade). Although high school geometry and all those geometry questions can seem overwhelming, many students find it easier to attack this subject by stepping back and systematically […]
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