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MIT Makes videos for K-12 Students, and they are kind of awesome. (plus, unicorns!)
When I find great resources, I like to share them on the blog for parents and educators who might be looking for just that tool. I do not have any professional affiliation with this product, I just...
Innovation in Life Starts with Higher Level Math in High School
Are you panicked about Calculus? Maybe it's time to be more panicked about a world where no one builds bionic arms, solves environmental problems, or seeks a cure for cancer--because that's the...
Real World Math | The Algebra of Planning a Road Trip
When you plan a road trip, you use math literally every step of the way. What you may not know, however, is the right math term for what you’re calculating. So today, I’m going to walk you through a...
You can thank math for your morning cup of coffee
Just when you think math isn't relevant in the real world, you learn that it takes math to make coffee. It takes machines to brew your coffee. Whether it's a french press, a standard coffee brewer,...
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
Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. We don't carry in our shop all the materials you would need to complete this activity, so we use links to share with you the products you would...
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...