Archive for February, 2008

Foerster's Algebra 1 plus a Home Study Companion

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Nasser: Here’s another alternative for an algebra 1 course for homeschooled students: Foerster’s Algebra 1 textbook, and accompanying Home Study Companion video lessons made by David Chandler. I’ve just written an in-depth review of both. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new ...

Algebra Vision

Friday, February 29th, 2008

mrsbairdmath: See algebra in a more tangible light. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read more

More On Math (not moron math)

Friday, February 29th, 2008

unknown: She also emphasizes math history and literature stating, “I believe that the way we isolate mathematics learning with the contrived, unrealistically applied arithmetic our children are taught without the human drama that created it has … Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and ...

Galois group of a polynomial

Friday, February 29th, 2008

unknown: 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Okay, I’m trying to explicitly determine the Galois group of LaTeX graphic is being generated. Reload this page in a moment. , for pa prime. 2. Relevant equations … Read more

Math 100, integer ring help

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Mystic998: 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Can someone explain the notation of the integer ring(Z)? My friend’s in Math 100 and has questions on Z. I have never heard of ring’s before and I’m at a loss to help him. … Read more

Problem 129749 solved by edjones

Friday, February 29th, 2008

unknown: This problem was solved by edjones: (1/32)^-3/5. Read more

Thurs., Feb. 28, 2008 - MacTutor History of Math Archives

Friday, February 29th, 2008

unknown: It also maintains an index of the history of mathematics - and not only the history of various math strands like Numbers, Algebra, and Geometry, but the history of math in various cultures such as those in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, … Read more

[SOLVED] Seperation of a Point and Convex Set

Friday, February 29th, 2008

unknown: 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Let C be a closed convex set and let r be a point not in C. It is a fact that there is a point p in C with |r - p| lRead more

Algebra is stupid

Friday, February 29th, 2008

unknown: I don’t understand why they have to take simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; throw it together in a weird way and make you break it down in to steps to solve it.:lol3: What is the point of Algebra? :dk: Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where ...

Teaching Math at Home

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Glisa & Anna: Taking advantage of teachable moments that affect your family’s life is an excellent way to introduce and reinforce math skills. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Read more