by DaleCallahan | Nov 23, 2017 | Frequently Asked Questions, General High School Questions, Geometry
Look for the following material or heading in the contents. Reasoning and Proof · Proofs · Deductive reasoning · Direct and indirect proofs Lines · Parallel and Perpendicular Lines · Angles Triangles · Congruent · Isosceles · Equilateral · ASA and SAS Quadrilaterals ·...
by DaleCallahan | Nov 23, 2017 | Algebra, Frequently Asked Questions, General High School Questions
Look for the following material or heading in the contents. Variables Exponents Order of Operations Equations and inequalities Word problems (converting words into symbols) Real Numbers Adding Subtracting Multiplication Division Distributive property Linear Equations...
by DaleCallahan | Nov 23, 2017 | Education, Frequently Asked Questions, General High School Questions
Steps to evaluate a math textbook: Make sure the basic material is covered. Look at the outlines below as a guide. The wording and chapter arrangement may be different, but you should see these key ideas in the contents. Is there a well-written table of contents?...
by DaleCallahan | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
I am used to having parents tell me that they think their kid is behind, missed something in 3rd grade, or has a suspected learning disability. That dialogue is almost always the first thing parents say when they are outlining why they need help from a math tutor. For...
by DaleCallahan | Nov 7, 2017 | Activities, Blog
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 like it, and I want to share with you things that will help make your...
by DaleCallahan | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog
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 reality you’ll have if kids stop taking higher math...
by DaleCallahan | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog
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 few steps of planning a road trip so you can see how Algebra helps...
by DaleCallahan | Oct 13, 2017 | Geometry, Geometry Chapter 3, Known Geometry Errors
The book has a problem (x-3)(x^2 – 7x – 2) which results in an answer of x^3 – 10x^2 – 2x +19x + 6 The solution is incorrect in the new solutions manual ( the one with a bee on the cover) However, it is correct in the old solutions manual -the...
