I’ve always wondered, “Why is the y-intercept called b?” And just today I discovered the answer! Continue Reading →
Why is the y-intercept called b?
Tag Archives: algebra
Math iPad App Numerosity Launches!
The latest and coolest in math games helps kids practice order of operations and other algebra plays. Continue Reading →
Distributive Property Gets Destroyed by the Lattice Method
Tricks to do math are only useful if used by their creator. Do your best to refrain from giving tricks to students. Continue Reading →
Highlights Magazine Math Puzzle – More than Meets the Eye
Do your children read Highlights Magazine? Check out a new way to look at one of the math puzzles! Continue Reading →
PEMDAS and a Stupid Arbitrary Rule
The order of operations is rife with rules created merely for convenience. When teaching these to kids, it’s clear how they see it as a stupid arbitrary rule. Because often it is! Continue Reading →
Algebra with Stamps
I mailed thank you notes for Daughter’s birthday gifts the other day. And wouldn’t you know it, using the stamps involved algebra! Continue Reading →
Playing with Algebra Concepts
Introduce your children (and yourself) to the commutative and associative properties by starting with some fun toys. Get crazy and get weird! Continue Reading →
The Order of Operations Explained: Multiplication and Division
Last week’s article on the order of operations included a quick mention that division is the same as multiplication – but different. Now’s the time to explain that a bit. Continue Reading →
The Order of Operations Explained: Exponents, Multiplication and Addition
Next in the series explaining the order of operations is this discussion on the relation of exponents, addition and multiplication and how to remember the order of operations… the natural way! Continue Reading →
How to Teach Math Concepts at the Dinner Table
Math concepts are everywhere. Identifying them when you see them can make teaching math a breeze. Here’s one place to find some math concepts: at the dinner table! Continue Reading →