by Lea | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, General High School Questions, Uncategorized
If your student is frustrated by traditional math programs—or you are—this is for you. What Do We Mean by “Traditional”? When we say ‘traditional math,’ most people think of a big textbook, a lot of busywork, and maybe a teaching method that feels...
by Lea | Mar 31, 2025 | Algebra, Algebra General Course Questions, Blog, Frequently Asked Questions, General High School Questions, Uncategorized
What Is Pre-Algebra? So let’s clear up the mystery.Pre-algebra is exactly what it sounds like—it’s the bridge between arithmetic (basic math) and formal algebra. It introduces your student to new ways of thinking: using variables, solving for unknowns, working...
by Lea | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog, Frequently Asked Questions, General High School Questions
(Even If You’re Not a Math Expert!) “Are you homeschooling a high schooler and feeling overwhelmed by math? Whether it’s Algebra, Geometry, or even Calculus, you’re not alone. A lot of parents worry they’re not ‘mathy’ enough to teach these subjects—but I’m here...
by DaleCallahan | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog, High School Math
It’s all connected. Math helps us understand better the world around us, from art to medicine to science. Math explains so much of it. Math has even been called the language of the universe. In short, God uses math all through His creation. Therefore,...
by DaleCallahan | Sep 17, 2021 | Calculus, Calculus Chapter 1
Here are the solutions to these even-numbered problems. Calc1-Ch1.1#44-46-48-50.pdf (The PDF has #49 instead of #50. See below for #50) Chapter 1.1 #50 What you are looking for is a function like C = f(x) where C is cost and x is mile If 0 <= x <= 1, C=2 If 1...
by DaleCallahan | Sep 15, 2021 | General High School Questions
Your cover school or state may require 2-4 high school maths. If you are working toward smaller scholarships or high-end private colleges, they may have requirements for specific courses in high school. Contact the colleges you are interested in and ask for their...
by DaleCallahan | Sep 14, 2021 | Calculus
If you are looking for details for a transcript for Calculus 1, this should do the trick. Calculus is about change. The tools of calculus allow us to model change. Once we have equations for something, we can use calculus to see the impact of change on the system. In...
by DaleCallahan | Aug 18, 2021 | Geometry, Geometry Introduction
The surfer/spotter problem of Geometry is answered on page 290 of the Enhanced Teachers Guide for Geometry by Jacobs (ISBN: 0716756072). Since we no longer use this book, here are the two pages that solve the spotter problem. Geometry: Surfer and the Spotter (PDF)...
