Mathematics

How to Read Math Questions on the SAT and ACT

How to Read Math Questions on the SAT and ACT 490 351 School Tutoring

Overview: A Different Style of Reading Reading math questions on the SAT and ACT takes special attention to exact detail, following directions precisely, and watching for key words.  It is…

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Using Math Proportions on the SAT and ACT

Using Math Proportions on the SAT and ACT 275 183 School Tutoring

Overview:  Why Proportions? Solving proportions is an important math skill, both on tests and in everyday life.  In addition, understanding proportions is critical in the sciences, as elements exist in…

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Do You Have Enough Information to Solve the Math Problem?

Do You Have Enough Information to Solve the Math Problem? 642 642 School Tutoring

Overview:  Common Strategies Some math problems on the SAT and ACT  present an equation or series, and then give a number of alternative solutions.  Like all problems of that type,…

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Focus on Speed and Accuracy in SAT and ACT Math

Focus on Speed and Accuracy in SAT and ACT Math 160 128 School Tutoring

Overview:  Using the Test Itself Everyday math homework emphasizes solving the same type of problems over and over again, and following specific steps to solve them.  By contrast, the SAT,…

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Math Review: Composition of Functions

Math Review: Composition of Functions 381 351 School Tutoring

By now, you have probably dealt with a cornucopia of functions with two variables; most commonly x and y. To find points that exist within the function you would substitute…

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Differentiation From First Principles

Differentiation From First Principles 301 244 School Tutoring

A key part of any math students academic arsenal is the ability to find the derivative or a function. This is an invaluable skill when dealing with calculus and other…

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Mathematics Review: Factoring

Mathematics Review: Factoring 225 225 School Tutoring

Instead of using the quadratic formula to solve quadratics, we may be able to factor it instead. Factoring is an important part of simplifying and solving equations and will make…

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The Rules of Differentiation

The Rules of Differentiation 792 658 School Tutoring

Differential can seem like a lengthy and complicated process when done through first principles. Luckily for math students everywhere, there are a number of rules which can be used to…

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Physics: Momentum and Impulse

Physics: Momentum and Impulse 610 300 School Tutoring

When you jump , you automatically bend your knees. Why does this make a better jump? It is because of Impulse. Impulse is Force multiplied by time. Impulse = Force…

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Mathematics Review: Proving Trigonometry Identities

Mathematics Review: Proving Trigonometry Identities 385 314 School Tutoring

Trigonometry identity questions are usually you are given an equation and you have to change either left or right side in to another, using the properties below.   sin θ…

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