Math Fundamentals

Math Review of One-Step Equations

Math Review of One-Step Equations 150 150 Deborah

Overview Some algebra equations can be solved with one step, using operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In order to solve them, use inverse operations so that the…

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Math Review of Simplifying Expressions

Math Review of Simplifying Expressions 150 150 Deborah

Overview Students can use the commutative, associative, and distributive properties of addition and multiplication to simplify algebraic expressions. Problems are more easily solved if compatible terms can be combined first.…

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Math Review of Operations with Real Numbers

Math Review of Operations with Real Numbers 150 150 Deborah

Overview Operations with real numbers are the most familiar types in mathematics. Those numerical expressions with constants and operations include such actions as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.   Many algebraic…

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Math Review of Variables and Expressions

Math Review of Variables and Expressions 150 150 Deborah

Overview The language of algebra is written in symbols, numerals, variables, constants, and expressions. In order to be successful in math, students should be able to translate its language into…

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Application of Binary Math to Computers

Application of Binary Math to Computers 150 150 Deborah

Overview The binary (Base 2) system is based upon powers of 2. It has many applications to situations that have only two alternatives, such as off and on, 0 and…

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Review of Mathematical Patterns in Art, Music, and Dance

Review of Mathematical Patterns in Art, Music, and Dance 150 150 Deborah

Overview Mathematical patterns underlie everything in the natural world, including those human extensions of the natural world that surround us. Some of those mathematical patterns are expressed in the arts,…

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Review of Mathematical Patterns and Archaeology

Review of Mathematical Patterns and Archaeology 150 150 Deborah

Overview Mathematical patterns underlie human activity, as far back as we can discover ancient artifacts. Architectural wonders such as the Parthenon, the Pyramids, and other ruins show that civilizations were…

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Math Review of Binary Systems

Math Review of Binary Systems 150 150 Deborah

Overview Numbers in Base 2 are real numbers that can be involved in mathematical operations in the same way as more familiar decimal or Base 10 numbers. The advantage of…

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Back to School Review of Equality and Inequality of Fractions

Back to School Review of Equality and Inequality of Fractions 150 150 Deborah

Overview The concept of dividing a whole into parts and then dividing the parts into smaller entities is basic to mathematics. That model of division can be illustrated by manipulatives…

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More Math Concepts for Division

More Math Concepts for Division 150 150 Deborah

Overview If division were limited to single-digit divisors and math facts, it would be comparatively easy. Long division is more difficult to visualize and tie to real-world manipulative objects. Paradigms…

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