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3-step project idea to help you learn why learning math is important
Around the world, education is not as often available as it is in more developed countries. Too many high school students that I work with here in the US take math education for granted. You see, a...
Raspberry Pi and A Robot Ferris Wheel you can build at home for less than $100
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The Quadratic Equation
Where did all these formulas come from anyway? Here's some interesting information on the Quadratic Equation. All forms of math and science (including cooking, shopping, etc) are loaded with...
Rocket Activity
Grab a copy of the model rocket activity here. This activity is suitable for any of the math courses or Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 with Trig, or Calculus. Note: We are talking about model rockets,...
Using Jacobs 2nd Edition with AskDrCallahan Course
Question: Can I use Geometry 2nd Edition by Harold Jacobs with the AskDrCallahan course? Answer: Short Answer - No, not easily. Longer Answer - Many have asked us if they could use the Second...
Does the geometry book contain proofs? (Is it Euclidean Geometry?)
Yes, the geometry textbook by Harold Jacobs, and our videos that go along with it, is Euclidian Geometry - it does contain proofs. Some parents are under the misconception that is does NOT contain...
WEBINAR: College – Asking the Right People the Right Question
Join us on April 8, 2015 at 2:00PM CST for our Webinar Webinar presenters: Dale Callahan Webinar title: College: Asking the Right People the Right Questions Webinar description: In preparing our...
Teaching Your Kids To Decide What to Do Next
This may sound silly, but your children’s biggest challenge in life is likely to be making a daily decision of what to do next. Really. In the current job market, most people are not ever told what...
ACT and SAT Score are Key to Scholarships
We constantly run into parents asking us questions like Should we count AskDrCallahan math courses as honors? Should we enroll in honors courses in high school? How can we get an athletic...
Why College is NOT the Goal of Homeschooling
As homeschooling parents we want our children to succeed, and there is a part of us that is unsure we are doing it right. Even if we have had older kids go to college and get jobs, something creates...