algebra

Puzzle: Chopped Square

by Tom Chlebowski April 28, 2010 Puzzles
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For today’s puzzle, we’ll have a nice blend of geometry and algebra, the visual and the abstract.  Geometry is easily applicable to the real world, whether you’re playing billiards or building a skyscraper.  And it’s often the case that a bit of proficiency in algebra is required to solve a geometry problem.  Hence, algebra also affects [...]

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Math is not linear

by Josh Salcman April 15, 2010 General Interest
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If you happen to know Alison Blank, the author of this Prezi, please ask her to get in touch with us. We’d like to chat. Math is not linear on Prezi

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Puzzle Answer: Fruity Prices

by Tom Chlebowski April 14, 2010 Puzzles
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It’s an unusual method for determining prices, surely, but maybe the vendor is a math nerd and can’t help it. :)

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Puzzle Answer: Do You Know Your XABCs?

by Tom Chlebowski April 7, 2010 Puzzles
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It was noted that this is first a puzzle and secondly an algebra problem, since algebra is not needed to find the answer! For all of the size and variables this expression has,

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5 Keys to Algebra Success: Variables Are Your Friends (2 of 5)

by Leo Shmuylovich March 1, 2010 Success Factors

Last time we talked about why it was so important to be able to do basic arithmetic before you tackle Algebra. Hopefully since then you’ve been inspired, perhaps even by the Olympic spirit, to practice your times tables and other key skills. Keep up that practice and keep those skills strong, even as we go [...]

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5 Keys to Algebra Success: Your Funda-MATH-tals must be strong! (1 of 5)

by Leo Shmuylovich February 18, 2010 Success Factors

Algebra throws many students for a loop. It doesn’t have to. In this series of posts, I’ll share with you some insights I’ve gained during my years as a tutor. I’ve worked with hundreds of students. I’ve noticed many similar issues that contribute to their Algebra struggles, and I’ve seen the success that comes from [...]

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