Basic Maths - Introduction To Fractions

Many students are frustrated by fractions. Basic Math introduces the fraction with concrete examples. The structure of the fraction-numerator and denominator-is related to the whole number. <BR>Fundamental fractional operations such as equivalent a...

Basic Maths - Long Division

In this lesson a story example-the magazine delivery problem-is used to develop the universal procedure for a division problem. 'Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down' is no longer a mantra but has become a well-understood sequence of steps to a a...

Basic Maths - Measurement

Basic Math's ongoing series on the world of arithmetic brings us to the world of Measurement. The Metric System is discussed thoroughly and in simple terms. Students will learn to define the meaning of prefixes such as milli-, centi-, and kilo-. of...

Basic Maths - Multiplication And Division

In this lesson multiplication is investigated not as a rote method of computation but as a logical process. The importance of place value in multiplication and the difference between addition and multiplication are studied. An alternative method of...

Basic Maths - Multiplication And Division Of Integers

Basic Maths - Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Topics covered include: to multiply decimal numbers, to divide decimal numbers, to check the answer to a decimal division problem and to divide and round off to a specified place value.

Basic Maths - Multiplying Fractions

This lesson shows that multiplication of fractions is related to the multiplication of whole numbers. A rationale for the cancelling process is developed. A logical, step-by-step process for multiplying mixed numbers is then developed. Various of...

Basic Maths - Negative And Fractional Powers

Basic Maths - Number Patterns Vol.1

Studying number patterns is important for two reasons. First, they help one better understand the concepts of arithmetic and provide a basis for understanding the concepts of more complex mathematics (algebra, trigonometry, calculus).

Basic Maths - Number Patterns Vol.2

The basic operations of addition, subtraction, and cubing (raising to the third power) as well as three types of patterns involving whole numbers are introduced. The unexpected patterns found should amaze you and lead you to a sense of an pattern...

Basic Maths - Number Theory

This program investigates concepts in arithmetic that are of importance in algebra. The counting numbers are separated into prime numbers and composites. A simple method for finding the unique product of primes that produce a specific composite is...

Basic Maths - Percent Problems

Topics covered include: to write a fraction as a decimal or a decimal as a fraction, to write a decimal as a percent or a percent as a decimal and to write a fraction as a percent or a percent as a fraction.

Basic Maths - Probability

Probability is a subject that demonstrates the importance of understanding fractions, decimals and percents. Probability is introduced as a measure of uncertainty or chance. The difference between theoretical probability and experimental is...

Basic Maths - Problem-Solving Techniques

This lesson introduces problem-solving techniques now that you have all the necessary concepts and methods to tackle nonstandard problems. Problems are presented that allow you to use a chart, simplify a problem by reducing its size, and expanded a...

Basic Maths - Ratios And Proportions