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GEOGEBRA
A Freeware Program To Share With Your Students And BOOST
Your Mathematics Lessons
Allan White
University of Western Sydney
You will be given a CD containing the program which you can install on any
computer, and some files courtesy of Tobias Cooper. You may distribute this program
to your colleagues, to your school computers and to your students and BOOST your
mathematics lessons. By BOOST, I mean By Out Of School Time. The more time
your students spend on mathematics outside the classroom the easier your task
becomes, so give them the opportunity to experience how technology can enhance
their understanding. If the file will not open it is probably because you do not have
JAVA installed. This can be downloaded free from the Internet as can GeoGebra.
Activity 1:
1. Run your GEOGEBRA program
2. In the input field type: x^2 and hit enter
3. Pull down view and select grid.
GEOMETRY WINDOW (Drawing Pad)
Input field: This is where you can enter the equation for a graph, coordinates of a
point or one of Geogebra's commands. A list of commands is viewable by clicking on
the 'Command' drop down menu near the input field.
Geometry Window: This is the window where your input is displayed graphically.
Free objects can be manipulated using the arrow button
Algebraic Window: This is on the left hand side. Every geometrical object has an
algebraic representation - eg our example f(x) = x^2. This window can be opened and
closed using VIEW.
Toolbar: This is the row of buttons. The button selected will turn blue. Each button
has a drop down arrow at the bottom right corner. This drop down arrow will reveal
more buttons and will give some brief instructions on how it works.
Activity 2: Let Us Improve The Setup
1. To change the font size to 20 point. Go to OPTIONS select Font Size and choose
20 pt.
2. To select snap to grid which is handy for students who are developing mouse
skills. Go to OPTIONS select Point Capturing and then select On Grid
3. Finally to select labelling of points. Go to OPTIONS select Labelling then select
New Points Only.
Pedagogical activity
If I wish to develop within my students an understanding of the effect of the variables
A, B, and C on the quadratic curve y = A(x-B)^2 +C then I can use the Algebra
window to good effect. For example: If I wish to begin by first helping the students
understand the effect of A on the curve y = Ax^2 then I would type in an equation
0.7x^2 in the Input slot. I would then change the colour to red by clicking on the
curve, selecting Properties then clicking on Color, then red and then Close (See
Activity 4 Editing Objects And Their Properties for more instructions). I would then
close the Algebra Window.
Now I am ready to show students my graph and ask them to guess at the equation. I
will enter their guesses and get them to discuss the effect of A being greater than one,
less than one and negative. I would repeat the process for the other variables. The drill
and practice of the algebra can come after the students have developed an
understanding.
Activity 3: Points and lines
1. Go to FILE and select NEW. Do not save Activity 1
2. Click on the Point Button (next button after arrow button) and place a point at
(2,1) using the left click of your mouse.
3. Click on the Arrow Button and then drag the point around. Notice the
coordinates change and in the Algebraic window.
4. Click on the Input field, and type (-3,4) and then hit ENTER. Notice what has
happened.
5. To draw a line through the two points, click on the Line Button and then click on
the two points on the screen.
6. Now click on the Arrow Button and then drag:
(i) the line and watch the equation change,
(ii) any point and watch the equation change.
7. To change the equation to the gradient-intercept form, Right Click the equation in
the Algebra Window
8. Save your file to My Documents
Pedagogical activity
One teaching strategy for developing a greater understanding of the gradient-intercept
form of linear equations could be:
(i) Close the Algebra Window then move the line so that the slope remains the
same but the intercept changes.
(ii) Ask the class: What is the new equation?
(iii) Check by going to View and opening the Algebra Window
(iv) You could do similar things by changing the gradient but keeping the
intercept constant.
(v) You could now change both the gradient and intercept.
(vi) Or if the students have GeoGebra on their laptops you could ask them to
move the line so that it has the equation y = 3x - 5.
Activity 4: Editing Objects And Their Properties
Right clicking and double clicking on any object in the Algebra or Geometry
window
1. Right Click on the point A to see the available options (see below)
So we have three ways of editing the properties of all objects.
Activity 5: Moving The Screen By Using The Moving Drawing Pad Button And
The Undo Button
1. Click on the Moving Drawing Pad Button (the last button - four arrows) and use
the Left Mouse to drag the screen around
2. Click back on the Arrow Button when you have finished.
3. Click the Undo Button to move back to last position. If you keep clicking it will
eventually return to the original position.
Activity 6: Examining Functions And The Zoom Tool
1. Click the File Menu and select New.
2. Type f(x) = e^x into the Input Field using the Drop Down Menu with the degrees
symbol
4. Click on the Drop Down Menu of the Moving Drawing Pad Button and choose
the Zoom Button. Click where the function approaches the x axis to zoom in.
Keep clicking.
5. Another way is to Right Click and drag a selection box around an area you want to
zoom in to. When you release it will zoom in. To return to the original view then
Right Click and choose Standard View or use the yellow arrow.
Activity 7: Translating Functions
1. Click the File Menu and select New or New Window.
2. Type f(x) = x^2 into the Input Field
3. Drag the parabola around to see the equation dynamically change. This function is
unique in the mathematics software world according to Tobias.
Pedagogical activity
A teaching strategy for developing a greater understanding of the parabola could be:
(i) Develop an understanding for how the equation is affected by changes of the
vertex in the y axis only.
(ii) Develop an understanding for how the equation is affected by changes of the
vertex in the x axis only.
(iii) Using the Algebra Window and changing the equation develop an
understanding for how the equation is affected by changes of the vertex for both
the x and y axes.
(iv) Closing the Algebra Window and changing the position of the graph then
asking the students for the new equation and reopening the Algebra Window to
check their answers.
Activity 8: Angles And Triangles
1. Click the File Menu and select New or New Window.
2. Click on the Drop Down Arrow Button Menu and select the Segment Between
Two Points Button
3. Construct a triangle using this button by right clicking. You will notice in the
Algebra View under Dependent objects, the three side lengths are shown. To
check which side is represented by which letter, click on the Arrow Tool and
click on one side and watch the Algebra View light up. DONT ASSUME
4. To measure the size of an angle, click on the Angle Button (seventh button) then
click on the vertices for the angle ABC. A clockwise clicking will give the
internal angle and an anticlockwise clicking will give the external angle.
5. Click on the Arrow Tool and drag the letters and angle values til you have a clear
diagram. Now drag a vertex and examine the effect. If you drag enough you will
notice reflex angles appearing. To stop this Right click the Algebra View or
Geometry Window and choose Properties. Then click Basic and in the Objects
column un-tick the box at the bottom that says allow reflex angle.
Activity 9: Text And Calculations Using Input Field
1. Using your triangle from Activity 8
2. Click on the Drop Down Slider Button Menu (9th button) and select the Insert
Text Button
3. Click once on the screen and type Angle sum of a triangle.
4. Click on the Arrow Button and drag the text to the bottom of the screen
5. Right Click on the text and choose Properties. Then change the colour and font
size of the text. Click Close when you are finished.
6. To edit the text, Right Click and choose Edit then you may change the heading to
Angle Sum of a Triangle Using Geogebra.
7. Click on the Input Field and click on the Drop Down Menu with the Greek
letters. Use the menu to form α + β + γ. Then press Enter on the keyboard to
calculate the sum. You will notice in the Algebra Window. Hover the mouse over
δ = 180 to see that this pronumeral represents α + β + γ.
8. Use the Arrow Tool to drag the vertices and observe the results.
Activity 10: Dynamic Text
The aim of this activity is to create a text box displaying the α + β + γ = δ as dynamic
text.
1. Using the sheet from Activity 9
2. Click on the Insert Text Button and click once on the screen to open text
dialogue box.
3. Using the Drop Down Menu create the expression α + β + γ = δ
4. In this dialogue box select the letter α using your mouse, go to the Algebra
Window and click once on α (this is making the dynamic link). Carry out the
same procedure for β, γ and δ.
5. Click the Apply Button.
6. Click on the Arrow Button and drag a vertex of your triangle and watch the
dynamic text change.
Pedagogical activity
I like to give my students the following instructions. Drag the vertices until you form
triangles with sides (i) 3,4,5 (ii) 5,12,13 and (iii) 6,8,10 . I ask them to tell me
something interesting about these triangles.
WE CAN NOW DO THE SAME FOR THE SIDES OF THE TRIANGLE.
7. Right click on the side 'a' and choose Properties. Click on the Basic heading in
the top Options menu if not shown. From the Show label drop down menu
choose Value. Then push Close.
8. Notice the values for the sides are now displayed. You can use the Arrow Button
to move the labels. If the snap to grid is not what you want then use the menu
sequence Options/ Point Capturing/ On.
Pedagogical activity repeated
The previous activity can be repeated but with the following condition. Go to Point
Capturing and turn it On (as above) and not On the grid. Drag the vertices until you
form triangle with sides 5,12,13. The students will have to use the Zoom Out and to
get exact sides by entering the values by clicking twice on the sides in the Algebra
Window.
Activity 11: Inflexions, stationary points and derivatives
The aim of this activity is to use the available commands (bottom right corner) for the
Input Field. We will use the commands Extremum and Inflection Point which can
be used only on polynomials.
1. Click on the File Menu and choose New Window.
2. Enter the polynomial f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x - 3 in the Input Field using the
commands
3. Type in Extremum[f] using the commands
5. Type f ' (x) to plot the derivative function. Notice the equation of the derivative
function appears in the Algebra Window.
6. Colour code f(x) blue and f ' (x) red by Right Click on the curve and then select
Properties / Colour and click on the desired colour.
7. Observe what happens as you drag f(x) up and down and left and right.
8. Save the file as Derivative Function.
Activity 12: Tangents
1. Using your Derivative Function file from Activity 11.
2. Use the menu sequence Options/ Point Capturing/ On.
3. Use the Point Button to place a point on the curve f(x).
4. Click on the Drop Down Menu of the Perpendicular Line Button (4th button)
and choose the Tangent Button
5. Click once on the point and once on the function
6. Click on the Arrow Button, and use Ctrl and the Left Mouse to stretch the x
axis. (If you don't grab the x axis it will merely move the whole graph to the left)
7. Explore by dragging the tangent along f(x). Notice the gradient of the tangent
changes in the Algebraic Window
8. To save your work use the menu sequence File/ Save As/ Derivative plus
tangent.
Activity 13: Integration
1. Click on the File Menu and choose New Window
2. Click once in the Input Field and type in x^2 and press Enter
3. In the Input Field also type Integral [f,0,3] to display the area under the parabola
from 0 to 3. The area is displayed in the Algebraic Window.
4. Click on the Move Drawing Pad Button (10th Button) and drag the graph down
to the bottom right of the screen so all the area under the curve is visible.
5. Click on the Slider Button (9th Button) and click once on the screen
6. To set up the number of rectangles that will change with the moving of the slider.
Change the name to n and the min to 0 and the max to 20 and Increment to 1 and
press Apply.
7. Click in the Input Field and type UpperSum [f,0,3,n] and press Enter. Use the
Arrow Button to separate the 'a' and the 'b' labels if needed.
8. Use the Arrow Button to drag the slider n to see the area of the rectangles
approach the exact area. How many are needed?
ďƒ" Allan White "Geogebra - Geometry, Functions and Calculus
Adapted with permission and thanks to Tobias Cooper from his MANSW presentation notes
16
University of Western Sydney
Mathematics education Unit
9. If you wish to increase the number of rectangles above 20 then Right Click the
slider to get Properties. Then choose the Tab Slider and change the value to 200
and press Close.
10. Again use the Arrow Button to drag the slider n to see the area of the rectangles
approach the exact area.
11. To save your work use the menu sequence File/ Save As/ Integration
Activity 14: Sliders and the Quadratic Function
(Note: This could follow on from the earlier pedagogical comments regarding
quadratics)
1. Click on the File Menu and choose New Window
2. Click once on the Input Field
3. Type a = 1 and press Enter
4. Type b = 1 and press Enter
5. Type c = 1 and press Enter
6. Type in f(x) = a*x^2 + b*x + c and press Enter. The equation should appear in
the Algebraic Window.
7. In the Algebraic Window, Right Click on 'a' and choose Show Object to see
slider 'a' on the graph. Repeat this set of instructions for 'b' and 'c'.
8. Click on the Arrow Button and use it to drag the sliders and examine the effect
on the graph.
9. Right click on each slider and colour code each.
10. To save your work use the menu sequence File/ Save As/Parabola with sliders
Note:
To change the max, min or increment of the slider, right click and choose properties.
ďƒ" Allan White "Geogebra - Geometry, Functions and Calculus
Adapted with permission and thanks to Tobias Cooper from his MANSW presentation notes
18
University of Western Sydney
Mathematics education Unit
Activity 15: Creating Classroom Learning Objects by Fixing Objects
It is often a good idea to fix the objects you do not want the students to change. This
can be done by right clicking on the object and selecting Properties then choosing
Fix Object.
For example: Create a new window and select Point and put a point at (2,3). Select
the Arrow tool and right click on the point A and fix it. Now select Centre with
circle through point and then click on A and move away from A and click again and
you will have a circle centre A which is fixed and B which you can drag to change the
equation of the circle. Select Segment between two points and click on A and B then
select the Arrow tool. Now click on the segment and go to Properties then change
the label to Value. Thus the students are able to see the value of the radius.
Use you knowledge of inserting text to give this sheet a heading such as Changing the
radius in the circle equation or something similar and then add a set of instructions
that will lead the students to investigating the link between centre, changing radius
and the equation.
Other Pedagogical Notes
Using GeoGebra there are many possible ways to deliver classroom learning objects
and material such as:
1. The provision of written notes outlining a lesson where students log into the school
and either install web GeoGebra or use installed version. Students recreate the lesson
in Geogebra following written instructions.
2. If students have laptops then a class distribution list allows you to email a
GeoGebra learning object which can contain instructions, demonstrations and
questions.
3. If students have internet access (home or laptops), GeoGebra learning objects can
be stored in lesson profiles on Noodle or the school's elearning system.
KIDS DONT HAVE COMPUTERS OR GEOGEBRA BUT HAVE ACCESS TO
THE INTERNET THEN THERE IS STILL A WAY TO ACCESS
4. Export GeoGebra as Web pages that are interactive. If you join the GeoGebra wiki
at it will explain how to do it.
Students can then explore and interact with the objects without having to have
GeoGebra on their computer as they are html files.
FILES PROVIDED WITH THE DISC TO DOWNLOAD
File Name
Description
Teaching Ideas
1st_2nd_derivative.ggb
Cubic function
Using the arrow button to
with the first
move the turning points in
derivative and
order to examine the effect
second derivative
upon the gradient and
functions.
second derivative function.
Absolute_Value_Interactive.ggb
Absolute function
Using the arrow button to
f(x) = abs(x)
move the vertex around the
grid and examining the
effect upon the equation
alt_coint_angles.ggb
Examining the
Using the arrow button to
alternate and comove the lines to achieve
interior angles of
parallel lines
two lines cut by a
transversal
angle_alt_segment.ggb
Examining the
Using the arrow button to
tangent to a circle
move the points on the
and the angle in the circle to examine the effect
alternate segment
on the angles. Also allows
the confirmation of the
angle in a semicircle is a
right angle.
angle_subtended_chord.ggb
Examining equal
Using the arrow button to
chords subtend
move the points on the
equal angles on the circle to examine the effect
circumference
on the angles.
Angles of any magnitude.ggb
The unit circle for
Using the arrow button to
Angles of any magnitude(2).ggb
the trigonometric
move the points on the
(Two files)
ratios
circle to examine the effect
on the trig ratios in any
quadrant
Area_Trapezoid_worksheet.ggb
Has a slider and a
Using the arrow button to
trapezium.
move the slider to examine
the effect of rotating the
trapezium to get the
resulting shape of a
parallelogram hence the 1/2
in the trapezium formula.
bart.ggb
A cubic function, a Using the arrow button to
tangent at a point
move the fixed shape graph
and Bart Simpson
to examine the effect on the
surfing the tangent tangent at the fixed point
and of course Bart
Basic_Hyperbola.ggb
A hyperbolic
Using the arrow button to
function y = a/bx
move the sliders to
and two sliders
examine the effect on the
allowing you to
graph
change a and b
ďƒ" Allan White "Geogebra - Geometry, Functions and Calculus
Adapted with permission and thanks to Tobias Cooper from his MANSW presentation notes
20
University of Western Sydney
circle2.ggb
Circle Equation. ggb
Mathematics education Unit
A circle and a
choice of
examining 5 circle
properties, 3 Cyclic
quadrilaterals or 4
tangent properties
A circle with a
centre A and point
on the radius B.
Conic_foci.ggb
An ellipse with
focii and points on
the ellipse
Dynamic limit with cont.ggb
A cubic and two
points on the
continuous curve
A cubic and two
points on the discontinuous curve
the absolute graph
of y=a|bx+c|+k
with sliders for
a,b,c,and k
A hyperbola with
sliders
The curve
y=a√bx+c+k and
sliders for a,b,c,and
k
Using sliders to
change the
coordinates of the
centre and radius
Two tangents
drawn from an
external point to a
circle
The hyperbola
y=a/x with a slider
for a
Has a map and
bearings from
Butterworth to
Jakata
A cubic, a gradient
function and a
tangent to the curve
Dynamic limit with discont.ggb
Dynamic_Absolute_value.ggb
Dynamic_Hyperbola.ggb
Dynamic_SquareRoot.ggb
eqn_circle.ggb
Ext_point_Tangents.ggb
Family_of_Hyperbolas.ggb
GGB5c_Bearings_worksheet.ggb
Gradient function trace.ggb
Tick a box then use the
arrow button to examine
the theorem dynamically.
By using the arrow button
both the centre and the
radius can be changed to
examine the effect upon the
equation of the circle.
Dynamically change the
shape of the ellipse and
examine the effect on the
focii
Watching the effect on the
limit as the x value tends
towards the limit
Watching the effect on the
limit as the x value tends
towards the limit
Watching the effect on the
graph as you use the sliders
Watching the effect on the
graph as you use the sliders
Watching the effect on the
graph as you use the sliders
Watching the effect of the
sliders on the circle and its
equation.
The external point can be
dragged.
Watching the effect of the
slider on the graph of the
hyperbola
Best to go to Navigation
Bar for construction steps
As curve is changed
observe changes to tangent
and gradient function
Parabola with
vertex marked
Parallelogram with
the diagonal angles
and sides
Has formula, the
graph and the slider
for a, b, c
Curve and two
points A and B
with a tangent at A
and a secant AB
Sine curve and
tangent
The unit circle
Drag the vertex and notice
change to equation
Dynamic investigation of
properties of the
parallelogram
Dynamic use of sliders to
investigate the quadratic
formula
Investigate how the tangent
approaches the secant as A
approaches B - first
principles derivative
Using the tangent to plot
exact values of the gradient
function
Explore the trig ratios from
the unit circle.
I DON'T LIKE TECHNOLOGY BECAUSE MY STUDENTS WILL KNOW
MORE THAN I. THEY HAVE MORE TIME TO PLAY AROUND,
ESPECIALLY THE BAD STUDENTS (BOYS)!!!!
If this sounds familiar or if you have had similar thoughts then let me quieten these
fears by telling you a story. It is one I have used many times, but it still speaks to me
when I think of the use of technology in schools. It is called the Golden Eagle and
comes from 'The Song of the Bird', by Anthony De Mello.
A man found an eagle's egg and put it in the nest of a backyard hen. The eaglet
hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them.
All his life the eagle did what the backyard chickens did, thinking he was a backyard
chicken. He scratched the earth for worms and insects. He clucked and cackled. And
he would thrash his wings and fly a few feet into the air like the chickens. After all,
that is how a chicken is supposed to fly, isn't it?
Years passed and the eagle grew very old. One day he saw a magnificent bird far
above him in the cloudless sky. It floated in graceful majesty among the powerful
wind currents, with scarcely a beat of its strong golden wings.
The old eagle looked up in awe. "Who's that?" he said to his neighbour.
'That's the eagle, the king of the birds," said his neighbour. "But don't give it another
thought. You and I are different from him."
So the eagle never gave it another thought. He died thinking he was a backyard
chicken.
How many of your students will die thinking they were no good at mathematics?
Are your students going to be eagles or chooks? It is up to you! We want to encourage
their mathematical thinking to soar.
Ok serious now, let us consider the disruptive students. Many will be boys who are
disengaged with school and use their peer group to experience feelings of worth and
recognition. Many boys have decided school is for girls or not for them and have
taken up computer games as a way of gaining respect from their peers.
So how to handle one of these students who comes to class with something he has
discovered about GeoGebra that he knows his teacher will not know. Perhaps he
wants to embarrass the teacher as revenge for times when he has been embarrassed.
How should the teacher act? The teacher could prevent the student from contributing
his knowledge but this would only deepen the disengagement and run the risk of
confrontation (and I can hear the chickens clucking!).
Whereas, if the teacher encourages the student to share his knowledge and allows the
'spotlight' to be upon the student, allows the student to feel valued and acknowledged,
then the process of re-engaging this boy has started. He may soar to heights in the
digital world and remember his old teacher when he is counting his millions!!!!
ďƒ" Allan White "Geogebra - Geometry, Functions and Calculus
Adapted with permission and thanks to Tobias Cooper from his MANSW presentation notes | 677.169 | 1 |
Precalculus (2nd Edition) by Cynthia Y. Young
Cynthia Young's Precalculus, 2e helps to bridge the gap between
in-class work and homework by helping students overcome common learning
barriers and build confidence in their ability to do mathematics. Young
enables students to become independent, successful learners by including
multiple exercise types, more opportunities to use technology, and a
themed modeling project that empowers students to apply what they have
learned in the classroom to the world outside the classroom. Ebook format: PDF Ebook page: 1208 File size: 34.26 MB $85.00 | 677.169 | 1 |
Good for highschool. A simple program that has a few diferent usefull things in it. It has the pythagorean thearom, you can a,b, or c givin the other 2 variables. It has a temprature conversion program. You can enter the radius of a circle and get the circumference and area. And it has the quadratic formula, you just enter a,b, and c then you get the answer. you can edit it if you know ti-basic and make it better. | 677.169 | 1 |
Syllabus
- Lectures: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30-11:00,
lectures start 9:30 sharp.
- Place: Lecture Hall Emerson 101
Google map centered at Emerson 101, marked local version.
- Sections: Thursday 8-9 Emerson Hall 307
1-2 PM, Emerson Hall 106
- Office hours: Oliver: Monday 11:00-12:00, SC 434 and by appointment
Ben:
- Website:
- Text: The book
"Multivariable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts"
by James Stewart is recommended in addition to
following the lectures. Both the newest edition or
the older edition are ok. Homework will be distributed
in each class and not assigned from the book 21 sessions: 19 lectures plus 2 midterms
during 7 weeks from June 28, 2005 to August 11, 2005. This is
followed by a final examination week ending August 1926 27| 28 29 30 | 1 2 June | 1 | | * | |
3 4| 5 6 7 | 8 9 July | 2 | | | |
10 11| 12 13 14 | 15 16 14. hourly| 3 | * | | |
17 18| 19 20 21 | 22 23 | 4 | | * | |
24 25| 26 27 28 | 29 30 28. hourly| 5 | * | | |
31 1| 2 3 4 | 5 6 August | 6 | | * | |
7 8| 9 10 11 | 12 13 | 7 | | | * |
14 15| 16 17 18 | 19 20 16. final | | * | | |
+----------+ +-------------------+
- Day to day syllabus:
1. Week: Geometry and Space
28. June: introduction, space, coordinates, distance
29. June: vectors, dot product, projections
30. July: cross product, lines
2. Week: Functions and Surfaces
5. July: planes, distance formulas
6. July: functions, graphs, quadrics
7. July: implicit and parametric surfaces
3. Week: Curves and Partial Derivatives
12. July: curves, velocity, acceleration, chain rule
13. July: arclength, curvature, partial derivatives
14. July: first midterm (on week 1-2)
4. Week: Extrema and Lagrange Multipliers
19. July: gradient, linearization, tangents
20. July: extrema, second derivative test
21. July: extrema with constraints
5. Week: Double Integrals and Surface Integrals
26. July: double integrals, type I,II regions
27. July: polar coordinates, surface area
28. July: second midterm (on week 3-4)
6. Week: Triple Integrals and Line Integrals
2. August: triple integrals, cylindrical coordinates
3. August: spherical coordinates, vector fields
4. August: line integrals, fundamental thm of lineintegrals
7. Week: Exterior Derivatives and Integral Theorems
9. August: curl and Green theorem
10. August: curl and Stokes theorem
11. August: div and Gauss theorem
15 August: Final Review
16 August: Final exam (on week 1-7)
Exam: 1:30 PM Tuesday, August 16 | 677.169 | 1 |
The main
aim of the tutorial classes is to help the students by providing them only
hints/ ideas/ techniques to solve the problems, and not the complete solutions.
Therefore, the students are advised to work out problems given in the tutorial
sheets before coming to the tutorial class. Students are encouraged to seek for
clarification/ explanations in the tutorial class for better understanding of
the concepts / techniques related to the tutorial problems. | 677.169 | 1 |
Math Ref
Have you ever spent hours trying to memorize math formulas? Math Ref is an excellent reference app for mathematics that includes over 1.400 formulas, figures and many other mathematical examples and tips. We think that this is an app that everyone should have, it runs smoothly, it is well organised and will be a worthy companion either in class or at work. Overall, according to our EAS Certification, this is a 4 star app that shouldn't be missed for just £0.61p.
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Upon opening the app, you will see the menu with all the categories covering areas such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, chemistry, finance and even the Greek alphabet. By tapping on one of the topics you will be taken to a sub-menu and after you make your selection you will see a page with definitions, figures and equations relevant to your topic. For each topic you have the option to view examples that are well written and are very descriptive. The user interface may not be very attractive but all the information you need can easily be accessed.
The main categories are too many to list, but upon deciding to get the full version you can always preview the app by downloading the free version that offers half the formulas. We asked a math educator to check the accuracy of the information and he was impressed with the quality and the volume of formulas packed in the app. No wonder it is an award winning educational app.
There are many apps in the market that aim to aid the learning process and Math Ref does it by providing the right data at your fingertips in order to facilitate and speed up the practical aspect of learning formulas. Students will gradually memorize or remember formulas for math and science-based topics much easier because of the visual perspective the app offers.
The app is useful for students with some knowledge of math and sometimes they might need some guidance to reinforce some of the more complex formulas and diagrams presented in the app. Some might think that with so many tools it will be difficult to find what they need but the search function will solve that problem. One of our recommendations is to move the search and tools buttons at the top of the menu because they will be frequently used.
We liked the interactive periodic table, the mathematical diagrams which are clearly illustrated and the tools provided. We think the unit converter is a very good addition even though sometimes the information wasn't displaying properly on our android smartphone.
We have to specify that the version of Math Ref for iOS includes more features (for $1,99): you can add to favourites your most used equations, there is a print support function, editable notes and all around a better user interface. We hope the iOS functions will feature soon on the android app. The current version receives 4 stars EAS Certification, and we are confident that new features will make it a 5 stars app in the future.
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Browse over 1400 formulas, figures, and examples to help you with core Maths topics ideal for students in secondary school, Key Stages 3+. Use an expanding list of helpful tools such as a unit converter, quadratic solver, and triangle solver to perform common calculations. | 677.169 | 1 |
Courses
This course will provide students with essential concepts that will help them become successful in mathematics. Students will increase their basic math skills, learn problem-solving strategies, and increase their understanding in their primary/core math courses. The topics include:
Our program expands upon the concepts introduced in the sixth grade math course. In this course the major emphasis is on early algebraic and geometric thinking, the course is also committed to strengthening students' arithmetic and problem solving skills with rational numbers. The topics include:
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Mathematics
The Mathematics Department at Kent College aims to provide a supportive, enjoyable and stimulating environment where students are inspired to achieve. The relevance of Mathematics to everyday life is emphasised as well as its importance to many careers.
AS/A2 level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
A2 Mathematics and Further Mathematics
An A level in Mathematics develops skills in logical thinking and the ability to process information accurately. These skills would be useful for most degree subjects. For instance, degrees in Medicine, Architecture, Engineering, the Sciences and the Social Sciences, including Accountancy, Law and Business Administration.
Mathematics also complements and assists the understanding of a number of A level subjects such as Psychology, Geography, the Sciences, Economics and Business Studies.
Starting in September 2017, students will be studying for the new Edexcel (8MA0) linear A'level. At the end of the U6, they will sit three papers.
Paper
Topic
Time
Paper 1
Pure Mathematics
2 hours
Paper 2
Pure Mathematics
2 hours
Paper 3
Statistics and Mechanics
2 hours
We also offer A2 Further Mathematics, which consists of two compulsory Pure papers, and two Option papers. The Options cover mechanics, Statistics, decision Mathematics and Further Pure. | 677.169 | 1 |
Math 8 @ West Deptford Middle School
The unit design was created in line with the areas of focus for grade 8 Mathematics as identified by the Common Core State Standards and the PARCC Model Content Frameworks. Grade 8 Mathematics will move the students from the concepts developed in grades 6 and 7, modeling relationships with variables and equations and ratio and proportional reasoning, to making connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. The idea of a function introduced in grade 8 is a precursor to concepts about functions that are included in the high school standards. Each unit is comprised of standards that are considered major content along with standards that include supporting and/or additional content.
Unit 1 presents the geometric concepts that establish the groundwork for work with equations of lines in the coordinate plane.
Unit 2 brings in the notion of irrational numbers which the students may encounter in their work with functions, expressions and equations which follow in units 3 and 4.
Unit 3 and Unit 4 work deepens students' understanding of algebraic concepts and provides foundational skills necessary for the standards presented in the high school mathematics courses. The focus in Unit 3 is equations. The Unit 4 focus is functions – including the Pythagorean Theorem.
Unit 5 will bring together the understanding of concepts that involve plots of bivariate data. Also, Unit 5 uses the formulas for volumes to solve real-world mathematical problems. | 677.169 | 1 |
Pay attention to names, capitalization, and dates. × Close Overlay Journal Info Journal for Research in Mathematics Education Description: Coverage: 1970-2016 (Vol. 1, No. 1 - Vol. 47, No. 4) Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The tasks all follow the same format: a task is shown with the student's answer as well as their work or thinking. It aids in conceptual understanding.
Error Analysis Math
Not surprising, there were a few who thought I had solved the problem correctly. DeleteReplySameerAugust 24, 2015 at 9:15 PMI like this idea! I believe in many cases they just don't know how to proof-read in mathematics, and it looks good to them because they just finished solving the problems. Template images by dem10.
Ability to save and export citations. Missing steps – the student misses steps needed to complete a procedure. I should have labeled the x-axis as time (in seconds) and the y-axis as distance (in feet). Error Analysis Equation Have the students walk around the room examining the error analysis tasks and discussing them with partners.
Once they did, they were better prepared to compare their answer to mine and determine the possible error I had presented. Haefner (1996). Preparing for Petals Around the Rose Definitive Proof Math Super Power Poster Error Analysis Sheet & Types of Errors Notebook Pa... Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Numerical Analysis.
As with adding or subtracting, the student brought the decimal down instead of counting the number of digits to the right of the decimal points.
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Add to your shelf Read this item online for free by registering for a MyJSTOR account. Use your students' own errors to create anchor charts with problems showing that error. Error Analysis Math I also like this error analysis sheet, again making students accountable for their learning! Standard Deviation Math To quote one student, "[At first] I didn't think you had done anything wrong - but then I did it for myself and now I know what you did wrong!"Take Aways
The student must identify the error that was made and explain why they think the student made the error. Take a peek at a few examples. I wrote 7 underneath in the ones column. 5 tens plus 3 tens equals 8 tens. Find Institution Read on our site for free Pick three articles and read them for free. Error Analysis Math Worksheet
Practicing error analysis in this manner can help embed the importance of mathematical critique and free students from the pressure of finding the right answer. Procedural errors Placement errors – the student sequences digits incorrectly, or aligns parts of the algorithm incorrectly. Problem 7 is 406 minus 295. check over here Support and Planning materials for Faculty, PD Providers and Independent Learners For Faculty Sample Syllabi, Curriculum Matrices, & more For PD Providers Sample PD Activities, Planning Forms, & more For Independent
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Teachers can analyse errors using the following steps: Step 1 Collect evidence of learning by asking the student to complete a number of problems of the same type. In such situations we rewrite the variance as: σ 2 ( ⟨ A ⟩ ) = 1 M σ 2 A [ 1 + 2 ∑ μ ( 1 − μ The teacher explicitly teaches the algorithm for subtraction if required and provides additional practice back to 'Types of errors for mental and written computation' Procedural errors – placement error Example 6.325 Error Numerical Analysis pp.186–189.
Common Core implementation calls upon us to teach math students to look critically at their work and the work of others… just as closely as we ask them to look at I believe in this type of instruction so much that my freebie for you today is a free pack of error analysis math tasks. New Year - New Syllabus Improving Parent Contact #Teach180 RedditGifts for Teachers 2015 Perfect Score First Try! this content Description
Cole's Math Worksheet This document is an example of Cole's mathematics classwork.
Stage 1 Numberand Algebra Strand (Substrand: Multiplication and Division) Response Analysis Further clarification (the student talks through or demonstrates his/her approach or, in the case of word problems, the teacher interviews DeleteReplyEmily BrownAugust 9, 2015 at 1:05 PMThanks for making and sharing this!! Problem 13 is 222 plus 100, and Cole has correctly answered 322. Thanks so much for letting me know!
Vol. 10, No. 3, May, 1979 Error Analysis in Ma... Forward error analysis[edit] Forward error analysis involves the analysis of a function z ′ = f ′ ( a 0 , a 1 , … , a n ) {\displaystyle \scriptstyle Consider intentionally presenting incorrect solutions to students and asking them to analyze the errors. But when I asked them to defend their thinking, to prove to me that their answer was correct, the error became clear.
Come back any time and download it again. The student's answer, 6, is incorrect. The example is ¾ plus 1/3, which the student answers as 4/7. The student answers incorrectly with 124. | 677.169 | 1 |
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When surfaces in contact move relative to each other, the friction between the two surfaces converts kinetic energy into heat. This property can have dramatic consequences, as illustrated by the use of friction created by rubbing pieces of wood together to start a fire. Kinetic energy is converted to heat whenever motion with friction occurs, for example when a viscous fluid is stirred. Another important consequence of many types of friction can be wear,...
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...Chapter 11
Four Decades of the Defence of
Australia: Reflections on Australian
Defence Policy over the Past 40 Years
Hugh White
The serious academic study of Australian defence policy can be said to have
begun with the publication of a book by the SDSC's founder, Tom Millar, in
1965. The dust jacket of that book, Australia's Defence, posed the following
question: 'Can Australia Defend Itself?' Millar thus placed the defence of Australia
at the centre of his (and the SDSC's) work from the outset. Much of the SDSC's
effort over the intervening 40 years, and I would venture to say most of what
has been of value in that effort, has been directed toward questions about the
defence of the continent. This has also been the case for most of the work by
Australian defence policymakers over the same period. In this chapter I want
to reflect on that work by exploring how the idea of the 'defence of Australia'
has evolved over that time, and especially how its role in policy has changed,
from the mid-1960s up to and including the most recent comprehensive statement
of defence policy, Defence 2000: Our Future Defence Force.
This is no dry academic question. The key question for Australian defence
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Mathematics
Assignment
LCR Maths
By Adonis Chigeza
Understanding and Fluency Tasks
Task A
1. y = 1.2𝑥 + 2.57
2. Interpolation: y = -3.43
Extrapolation: y = -8.23
Task B
a) The equation for the path of the ball is h = -0.1t^2 + 0.9t + 1 (h = height, t = time)
b) The vertical height of the ball after 2. seconds2.664m
c) The maximum height reached by the ball is 3.025m
d) The time of with the ball is at maximum height of 3.025 is 4.5 seconds
e) The total time in which the ball was in the air is 10 seconds
f) The two times in which the ball was 1 metre above ground is 0 and 9
Adonis Chigeza 10C
LCR Mathematics
Problem Solving and Reasoning Task
1.
Equation: y = -1.2𝒙2 + 8.4𝒙
a. The bridge is 7 metres wides so therefore it will successfully span the river with 2
metres to spare.
b. If a yacht has a 15 metre mask it will be unable to pass safely under the bridge
because the bridge only has a vertical height 14.7 metres.
Adonis Chigeza 10C
LCR Mathematics
2. Equation: v= -0.2h2 + 2.4h
a. The horizontal distance covered by the rocket when it reached its maximum
height of 7.2 metres was 6 metres.
b. The maximum height reached by the rocket was 7.2 metres.
c. At the horizontal distance of 9 metres from the launch site, there is a 5.2 metre
wall and at that vertical distance, the rocket has a vertical distance 5.4 metre.
That is not taking to account the dimensions of the rocket, however the rocket
cannot have...
...Nicolas, Fatima May D.
2014 45876
My Math Experience
When I was younger math was my favorite subject, it was something that I felt very confident
with. Unlike english, history, and literature, where I had to exert extra effort, math was the only
subject that really came naturally to me. I remember when I was a kid my dad would test me on math questions, usually about lines and figures. What kind of line intersects, what are parallel
lines? I was probably about 7 years of age, and it really impressed family friends when the
answer was correct.
In school, I always did well in math especially basic math, it was simple and it was easy.
Back then, I still have the capacity to help out other students and I was always helping out
friends with their assignments. I always got high grades on tests and I was usually done first
when it came to exams. It was really up until I started high school. Then, algebra happened, since
we didn't have any lessons given regarding algebra (even the most basic ones) during elementary
I didn't understand a word the teacher was saying, it was like I was reading a different language.
It was hard at first because I for one like solving problems with numbers but when it started
involving letters I knew I had to work harder because it would be different than what we have ...
...• What were the most revolutionary social and economic developments of the last quarter of the nineteenth century?
• How did different groups of Americans respond to those changes and how effective were their responses?
• What role did government play in these developments?
In the late 1900s some of the most social and economic developments were railroads, steel oil, the type writer cash register, light bulb and agriculture. The development of the railroad made it easier for immigrant to come to this country for work. This meant that there were more group of different races and cultures in America. And in some states there became an over population and city workers like police and garbage men could not keep up with the demand of so many people. Some groups mover to open land for the Homestead Act. They had hope of farming and staying on the land for at least five years as agreed but the supply and demand of agriculture did sustain so many farmer moved off the land well before their five years. The government played many different role I deescalating some issues in American history. Women and children were being worked for long hours and getting paid a little bit of nothing in return for their hard work. So the government put labor laws into place that were to protect women and children. As oil, steel and railroad industries grew so did the levels of pollution. The government again put laws that were to protect animals and the earth so that there would not...
...Faith Integration Project
To many, mathematics is a cut and dry, black and white subject. There is a right and wrong for solutions. What happens though when someone is able to step outside of these rules? There is only One that can do that, God. I may ask you, what is 1+1 and your answer, or course, is going to be 2. But what if God responded to that elementary question with the answer of 3? Would you question it? Or would you take His answer as-is because He is all knowing? I am going to explore through math whether or not we, as Christians, it is wrong to question God.
A bible verse that immediately comes to mind on the subject of the impossible is when Jesus feeds the five thousand.17 "We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered.18 "Bring them here to me," he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and... | 677.169 | 1 |
Bright Careers with Mathematics
About the Course
This course is meant to bring rewarding career associated with MATH near to you.
We shall cover all your school syllabus in such a way that they will empower you to choose any career related to any level of mathematics. Apart this course shall also help you in ;
• You shall not have to prepare separately for ISI , KVYP, IISc and many other mathematics and aptitude based papers, many other entrance paper like SAT, SAT, CLAT, DU BMS etc will be a cakewalk for you.
• Achieving career based on mathematics will be very easy for you. There are number of options available for pure and applied mathematician in almost every field.
• Mathematics is language of almost all Science & Technology subjects; you will always have an edge as you will be good in mathematics and logic.
• You are bound to have a liking for mathematics after the course. And you can be first Indian to win prestigious Fields medal.
• This preparation module will also help you in preparing for IIT JEE and other engineering entrance competitions.
• Once you go through this program you shall never have to spend money on graduate level papers such that CAT, XAT, GMAT and others
Topics Covered
All School/Board Syllabus:
The major areas from which syllabus are chosen are Number Theory, Geometry, Algebra and Combinatorics. This includes Arithmetic of Integers, Geometry, Quadratic equations and expressions, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Systems of linear equations, Permutations and Combinations, Factorization of polynomials, Inequalities, Elementary Combinatorics, Probability Theory and Number Theory, Finite series and Complex numbers, and Elementary Graph Theory. The syllabus does not include Calculus and Statistics. The syllabus for IMO is in a sense spread over Class XI to Class XII levels, but the problems under each topic involve higher level of difficulty and sophistication.
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Saturday, August 8, 2009
Commons Math is made up of a small set of math/stat utilities addressing programming problems like the ones in the list below. This list is not exhaustive, it's just meant to give a feel for the kinds of things that Commons Math provides.
•Computing means, variances and other summary statistics for a list of numbers •Fitting a line to a set of data points using linear regression •Finding a smooth curve that passes through a collection of points (interpolation) •Fitting a parametric model to a set of measurements using least-squares methods •Solving equations involving real-valued functions (i.e. root-finding) •Solving systems of linear equations •Solving Ordinary Differential Equations •Minimizing multi-dimensional functions •Generating random numbers with more restrictions (e.g distribution, range) than what is possible using the JDK •Generating random samples and/or datasets that are "like" the data in an input file •Performing statistical significance tests •Miscellaneous mathematical functions such as factorials, binomial coefficients and "special functions" (e.g. gamma, beta functions)
Commons Math is divided into fifteen subpackages, based on functionality provided. | 677.169 | 1 |
Syllabus: This course will cover the standard
syllabus for an
introductory undergraduate course in number theory.
The content and pace will be challenging:
emphasis will be placed on rigorous proofs, and on developping
mathematical
maturity and problem-solving skills.
Grading Scheme :
Alternate schemes: If you do better on the final than on the midterm,
the final will count for 60% of the final grade and the midterm will be discarded.
The component of the grade based on assignments and term project can not
be made up for by a strong performance in the final exam.
Computation and experimentation are an
important facet of
Number Theory, a tradition that does back at least to Gauss who was a
prodigious calculator.
Because of this, Number Theory is the branch of pure mathematics
that is perhaps the closest to physics. (This may seem surprising
in light of Number Theory's reputation as the purest part of pure
mathematics, well removed from the "real world".)
Unlike physics where experiments often rely on costly apparatus that can
only be carried out in well-endowed laboratories, the requirements
for experimentation
in number theory are modest: a personal computer running a symbolic algebra
package
is all that you will need.
A number of questions in the assignments will rely on calculations
on such a symbolic algebra system. Pari/GP, which is freely available on the web,
is the system I recommend. (But you are free
to use an equivalent system,
like Maple, Mathematica or Magma if you prefer.)
Before writing Assignment 1, you should
download Pari onto your computer.
You might want to seek help from a classmate if you have trouble in doing this.
The usual disclaimer:
McGill University values academic integrity.
Therefore all students must understand
the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences
under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see
Academic
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Subject Description
This course provides a review of fundamental math concepts. These essential math skills are required for success in college programs requiring a solid foundation in mathematics. It is designed to meet the needs of individuals that have completed Grade 12 math but need a quick review in preparation for college level or skills training programs. Successful completion of the course is generally accepted as equivalent to a Grade 12 standing in mathematics. It does not, however, qualify the student for an Ontario Grade 12 math credit.
Credit Status
Credit
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:Graphing Linear Equations using Tables, Intercepts, Slopes and y-intercept
Finding Equations of Lines and Applications: Slope and y-intercept, Slope and a point, Two points, Parallel or Perpendicular Lines and a point.
Solving Systems of Equations in Two Variables by Graphing, Substitution and Elimination
Mode of Instruction
Your professor will use a variety of appropriate teaching modes and techniques, such as the following: lecture, question and answer, tutorials, classroom discussion, group work, individual and/or
group presentation, computer-aided instruction, consultation, etc.
Modes of Evaluation
To be successful in this course, you must complete all course work as specified and achieve an overall grade of 50% or higher. For further information on evaluation and academic standing, see a copy of the Academic Policy available at Seneca registration offices.
Term Work: All term work assignments must be completed prior to the time of the examination. Unless students have been granted an extension in advance, late take-home assignments will be
penalized one letter grade per day and will not be graded after one week (there is no provision for rewriting late assignments, regardless of the grade). Students must contact faculty in advance of
due date to discuss extensions.
If a student has to miss any in-class quiz/test, he/she must notify the faculty via email or phone messages prior to start time of the quiz/test date. Valid documentation
(such as original stamped doctor's note) must be submitted to the faculty on or before the next scheduled class. Make-up opportunities may be arranged at the Test Centre.
Grading Scheme:
Tests (3x)
55%
Assignments
10%
FINAL EXAM
35%
ONLINE STUDIES
Modes of Evaluation
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Intermediate Algebra 11th Edition by Lial and Hornsby
Intermediate Algebra 11th Edition PDF Download Ebook. Margaret Lial, John Hornsby and Terry McGinnis refined the presentation and exercises throughout the text. The authors continue to provide students and instructors with the best package for learning and teaching support–a book written with student success as its top priority, now with an emphasis on study skills growth and an expanded instructor supplements package.
Lial's student-friendly examples have been further enhanced in this revision with new pointers from the authors that warn students about common pitfalls. Margin exercises allow students to immediately practice the material covered in the examples before they start the exercise sets. Cautions and Notes warn students about common errors and emphasize important ideas throughout the exposition. These are color-coded for easy reference.
A built-in solutions manual in the back of the text offers solutions for select exercises. Study Skills Activities, integrated throughout the text, can be used in the classroom or assigned as homework to help your students further develop skills such as taking notes, preparing for tests, and creating study cards!
A wealth of exercises allows students to practice, apply, connect, and extend the skills they are learning. Students can watch an instructor work through complete solutions to exercises that are marked with a DVD icon on the Videos on DVD. Extensive end-of-chapter material provides ample opportunities for review.
The Chapter Summary includes Key Terms with definitions and helpful graphics, New Symbols, Test Your Word Power, and a Quick Review of each section's content with additional examples. Real-life applications put math into context while motivating students. Chapter Openers feature real-world applications of mathematics that are relevant to students. Real-world data in over 230 applications in the examples and exercises have been updated.
There is an increased emphasis on the difference between expressions and equations. In particular, we have added exposition and a margin exercise at the beginning of Section 2.1. Throughout the text, we have reformatted many example solutions to use a "drop down" layout in order to further emphasize for students the difference between simplifying expressions and solving equations. | 677.169 | 1 |
Prepared by the National Extension College, "Advanced Modular Mathematics" is structured around the University of London (ULEAC) A and AS Level mathematics modules, but can be used by any student who is looking for extra support, especially for revision. This text builds on the material contained in "Mechanics 2". Divided into short units, the book provides a brief introduction to the study matter, with explanatory text explaining the background and theory to each topic, suggesting approaches for solving problems and approaching unfamiliar questions. Exercises are provided at the end of each section, with section summaries summing up what should have been covered, allowing students to check for themselves whether they are satisfied that they have completed the section.
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Showing 1 to 30 of 49PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS OF LINES
Vector Equations of A Line
A line in 2 and 3dimensional space can be determined uniquely provided, EITHER
a point where the line passes through is given
and the direction of the line
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Partial
Derivatives
C3L1
1
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
At the end of the lesson you should be
able to :
Define two and three valued functions
Find the limit of the function
Define partial derivative
Use the partial derivative rules
3
Two Variable FuncUnit Tangent, Normal and Binormal Vectors
C2 rCurvature
C2L4 i
Stokes Theorem
C5L5
Learning
Outcomes
In this lecture we will discuss a generalization of
Greens theorem to three dimensions that has
important applications in the study of vector
fields, particularly, in the analysis of rotational
motion of fluids. This
Arc Length
C2
4. Inverses of Matrices and
Matrix Equations
The Inverse of a Matrix
2
The Inverse of a Matrix
Thus the 2 2, 3 3, and 4 4 identity matrices are
Identity matrices behave like the number 1 in the sense
that
A In = A
and
In B = B
whenever these products are
Triple Integrals in
Spherical Coordinates
C4L6
1
Learning Outcomes
In this lecture we will continue to show that the triple integrals can easier be
evaluated in spherical coordinates than in rectangular coordinates.
2
Spherical Coordinates
The spherical c
Triple Integrals in
Cylindrical and Spherical
Coordinates
C4L6
1
Learning Outcomes
In the previous lecture we saw that some double integrals are easier to be
evaluated in polar coordinates than in rectangular coordinates. Similarly, some
triple integrals
DOUBLE INTEGRAL IN
POLAR
COORDINATES
C4L5
1
Learning Outcomes
The students should be able to evaluate a double integral in
polar coordinates.
2
Motivation
In this session we will study double integrals in which the integrand
and the region of integrationDifferentials and Linear
Approximations
C3L7
1
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to
1. Approximate the increment of a function.
2. Find the differential of a function.
3. Compute the error.
2
Differential defined for
DOUBLE INTEGRALS OVER
NONRECTANGULAR REGION
C4L2
1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to:
1. Find the iterated integral with non-constant of integration.
2. Define a Type 1 and Type 2 region.
3. Use the property of Type
TRIPLE INTEGRALS
C4L3
1
LEARNING OUTCOME
In the preceding lectures we defined and discussed the properties
of double integrals for functions of two variables. In this lecture we
will define triple integrals for functions of three variables.
2
DEFINITION
Lagrange Multipliers
C3L6
1
Learning Outcomes
In this section we will study a powerful method for maximizing or minimizing a function subject
to constraints on the variables. This method will help us to solve certain optimization problems
that are difficuRESIDUE
INTEGRATION AND
REAL INTEGRALS
C6L6
Open
Introduction
The purpose of Cauchys Integral Theorem is the evaluation of integrals
F ( z )dz
C
taken around a simple close path C. The idea is as follows:
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where Calculus
II (Math 172) ended. We will cover most sections from
Chapters 13, 14, and 15 (from the text). Topics include
partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and integration in
vector fields. Applications relevant to science and
engineering will be emphasized. Some exposure will also be
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The following lessons were created for an 8th grade class. The lessons introduce students to arithmetic and geometric sequences. The first lesson introduces the students to the type of pattern and any new key vocabulary pertaining to the subject matter. Next, students get deeper into the sequences and derive explicit formulas. Students will not be given the abstract formulas at the beginning of these lessons. Instead they will work collaboratively to determine the patterns within the sequences to "create" the formula. This method gains the students understanding of the concept behind the formula and leads them to the abstract explicit formula for finding the nth term of a sequence.
Once students have completed their investigations they will then create x/y tables for their sequences, which will then result in ordered pairs for graphing! Students graph the ordered pairs for our sequences and will uncover in their investigations that arithmetic sequences result in linear graphs because they are linear functions. Also, that geometric sequences result in exponential changes, thus exponential functions. Students will understand the difference of exponential changes vs linear through a series of assignments and hands on activities.
This unit plan integrates literature and science and makes use of collaborative activities and oral presentations. This will assist students with further studies when calculating the partial sums and understanding the idea of limits when analyzing graphs. | 677.169 | 1 |
Thursday, August 9, 2012
On a daily basis, I get the question about why we study math. The truth of the matter is that most of us will never have to write the equation of a circle or use the quadratic formula once we get through high school. So why do we have to do it during high school?
Mathematics is about problem solving methods. Every math problem that gets discussed and assigned forces us to use many, if not all, of the detailed methods of problem solving. Each individual problem becomes a small but important lesson for solving problems in general. Math is traditionally learned by first doing many simple problems. Then the simple problem solving methods are put together to solve complex problems. For instance, in order to solve algebraic equations, being knowledgeable about addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is a must. Ordering the steps to be carried out, evaluating expressions, and learning how and when equations are used must be mastered as well.
Knowing this, we then ask the question. What do all problems, mathematical or not, have in common? Successful problem solvers understand what is expected in the problems they face. In other words, they know all of the details surrounding the problem at hand, which is the most important step to solving problems. It requires attention to detail and therefore, patience. After examining the details, intelligent choices need to be made regarding the beginning steps of developing a strategy. The plan must be carried out in an order that makes sense. Careful planning, possibly using justifiable experimentation, must take place. Once an actual solution is obtained, it must be tested to determine whether or not it is reasonable.
These components of problem solving are basic to everyday situations. In my math courses, the goal is to learn to be problem solvers and independent thinkers. I often allow students to arrive at an incorrect solution. This allows us to discuss their solution and the process the student used to arrive at the solution. We can discuss ways to improve the solution and many times students can see where they went wrong as they explain their reasoning. It is also a goal to help students understand the usefulness of their solution. I often relate math problems to buying a car. In the process of buying a car, we study what it is we want/need, what we can afford, and what cars are available. We narrow down our choices and make a final decision. After the final decision, it is a good idea to take a look at our choice and run through the process again to make sure the car makes sense and suits our needs.
For most of us, mathematics is basic training in problem solving. For those who learn to enjoy math and it's specific brand of mental stimulation, there are plenty of careers that make a lot of money involving mathematics. As a math teacher, I encourage students to work hard in mathematics and try to be positive about math. Who knows where they may go with it? | 677.169 | 1 |
While the books in this series are primarily designed for AMC competitors, they contain the most essential and indispensable concepts used throughout middle and high school mathematics. Some featured topics include key concepts such as equations, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions in Algebra, various synthetic and analytic methods used in Geometry, and important facts in Number Theory.
The topics are grouped in lessons focusing on fundamental concepts. Each lesson starts with a few solved examples followed by a problem set meant to illustrate the content presented. At the end, the solutions to the problems are discussed with many containing multiple methods of approach.
I recommend these books to not only contest participants, but also to young, aspiring mathletes in middle school who wish to consolidate their mathematical knowledge. I have personally used a few of the books in this collection to prepare some of my students for the AMC contests or to form a foundation for others.
I love this book! I love the style, the selection of topics and the choice of problems to illustrate the ideas discussed. The topics are typical contest problem topics: divisors, absolute value, radical expressions, Veita's Theorem, squares, divisibility, lots of geometry, and some trigonometry. And the problems are delicious.
Although the book is intended for high school students aiming to do well in national and state math contests like the American Mathematics Competitions, the problems are accessible to very strong middle school students.
The book is well-suited for the teacher-coach interested in sets of problems on a given topic. Each section begins with several substantial solved examples followed by a varied list of problems ranging from easily accessible to very challenging. Solutions are provided for all the problems. In many cases, several solutions are provided | 677.169 | 1 |
Let's Review Algebra I (Let's Review Series)
This updated book prepares students for the new Algebra I Common Core exam This ideal companion to high school textbooks covers all Algebra I topics prescribed by the New York State Board of Regents and features In depth Regents exam preparation including two recent Algebra I Regents exams and answer keys Easy to read topic summariesStep by step demonstrations and examplesReview of all Algebra I topicsHundreds of sample questions with fully explained answers for practice and review and more Teachers can also use this book to plan lessons and as a helpful resource for practice homework and test questions | 677.169 | 1 |
Mathematics
MATHEMATICS
Algebra 1, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Eighth grade teacher recommendation and 8th grade ISTEP score Algebra 1 will provide the student with a foundation necessary to take higher-level mathematics and science courses. Emphasis is placed on the representation of numbers by symbols and the study of operations on these symbols. In addition, students will use problem-solving skills to connect mathematics to the workplace.
Math Lab, 2 semesters 2 elective credits Grades 9, 10 This course is designed for students who are part of the looping program. Students are automatically signed up for this if they qualify for the looping program. Note: Must be enrollment in the looping group.
Geometry Pre-AP Honors, 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 9 Prerequisite: Algebra in 8th grade with grade of "A" or "B" and teacher recommendation This course studies and applies definitions, postulates, and theorems relating to inductive and deductive reasoning. A relationship between geometry and algebra concepts is emphasized. Basic concepts of 3-D geometry are examined. Geometry Pre-AP Honors is part of the Accelerated Mathematics program and is designed for the college-bound student interested in math and science.
Algebra 2 C & S, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: "C-'s" orbelow in Algebra 1 and Algebra 1 ECA score Algebra 2 C & S provides the student with a basic understanding of Algebra II concepts. This course is not recommended for those who are planning to attend post-secondary schooling. The class will review basic algebraic skills to include polynomial functions, system of equations, functions and relations, and quadratic relations. Note: A student taking Geometry and Algebra 2 at the same time should not sign up for the C&S courses.
Algebra 2, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: "C's" or better in Algebra 1 This course is recommended for those who are planning to attend post-secondary schooling. The class will review algebraic skills to include polynomial functions, systems of equations, functions and relations, and quadratic relations. The class will also build on advanced algebraic concepts using technology, singled, partnered, and cooperative learning techniques. Students will be expected to maintain the workload of daily homework in preparation for post-secondary schooling. Note: A student wishing to enter the accelerated math program should enroll in Algebra 2 Pre-AP Honors.
Algebra 2 Pre-AP Honors, 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 10 Prerequisite: "A's" or "B's" in Geometry Pre-AP Honors or "A's" in freshman Geometry, and teacher recommendation This course is recommended for those who are planning to attend college and major in a math related field. Topics covered include all that is covered in Algebra 2 with some additional topics such as conic sections and logarithms. This class is a continuation of the accelerated math program. Note: A student wishing to enter the accelerated math program should enter no later than Algebra II Pre-AP Honors.
Geometry C & S, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 C&S or"C-'s" or below in Algebra 2, and teacher recommendation This course is the third in a series of courses that meet the minimum requirement for a Core 40 diploma. Students who took Algebra 2 C & S will continue in this course. Geometry C & S provides the student with a basic understanding of Geometry concepts and applies them to create basic Geometric skills. Students will study and apply definitions, postulates, and theorems relating to inductive and deductive reasoning. Intuitive thinking skills are explored. The relationship between geometry and algebra concepts is also explored. Note: A student taking Geometry and Algebra 2 at the same time should not sign up for the C&S courses.
Geometry, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: "C's" or better in Algebra 2 Students will discover geometric relationships through the use of technology and/or modeling activities. They will study and apply definitions, postulates, and theorems relating to inductive and deductive reasoning. Intuitive thinking skills are emphasized. A relationship between geometry and algebra concepts is emphasized. Basic concepts of 3-D geometry are examined. Students will be expected to maintain the workload of daily homework.
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite:"C's" or better in Algebra 2 This course is recommended for the college bound student planning to further study math or science. This course will further investigate polynomial functions, systems of equations, functions and relations, and quadratic relations. The course will also build on trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications using technology, singled, partnered, and cooperative learning techniques. Students will be expected to maintain the workload of daily homework in preparation for college.
Pre-Calculus Honors, 2 semesters 2 credits Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Geometry Pre-AP Honors, "A's" or "B's" in Algebra 2 Pre-AP Honors and teacher recommendation This is an honors course and covers more material than Pre-Calculus, at an accelerated rate and in-depth level. The course is designed for the student planning to take Calculus Honors AP. Dual Credit: Six credits available through Purdue North Central. Note: Fees apply.
FINITE Math, 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 12 Prerequisite: "C's" or better in Pre-Calculus Honors or Pre-Calculus, and teacher recommendation Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, the course emphasizes use of counting techniques to find outcomes and related probabilities, matrices to organize data and solve systems of equations and Markov Chains to link present events to future events. Recursive methods are studied as is graph theory for critical path analysis. Evaluation of different election methods and use of weighted voting techniques to decide voting power within a group are applied to real elections and linear programming techniques are used to solve optimization problems. Game theory is studied and applied to solve strictly and non-strictly determined games. Use of calculators and Excel are incorporated to aid the problem solving process.
Calculus, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade 12
Prerequisite:A's or B's in Pre-Calculus Honorsor an A in regularPre-Calculus, and a teacher recommendation.
This course is the study of relations, functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and the integral. In addition, an emphasis is placed upon problem solving using current technology and the application of calculus to other areas of study.
Calculus A/B AP Honors, 2 semesters 2 credits Grade 12 Prerequisite: "A's" or "B's" in Pre-Calculus Honors, and teacher recommendation This honors course is the study of relations, functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, and the integral. In addition, an emphasis is placed upon problem solving using current technology and the application of calculus to other areas of study. The option for students to take the AB Calculus AP test is highly recommended. Dual Credit: Five credits available through Purdue North Central. Fees apply.
SAT/ACT Test Preparation, (First semester only), 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11, 12 This course looks at mathematics and English topics in preparation for taking the SAT or ACT.Actual SAT and ACT review books are used, and students keep these at the end of the semester.Students spend half of each term in math and half in English.
Probability/Statistics, 1 semester 1 credit Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite:C or better in Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Pre-AP Honors, and teacher recommendation This course is recommended for college bound students. Students will explore the use of statistics in their chosen field of study, collect and organize data, and make conclusions based on their findings. The course incorporates the use of graphing calculators in the manipulation of data. Students will be expected to do daily homework in preparation for class discussion.
Note: A student who took Algebra II C&S will find this course very challenging. | 677.169 | 1 |
an emphasis on real-world math applications, the Sixth Edition of INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS is essential for anyone considering a career in today's sophisticated trade and technical work environments. Practical, straightforward, and easy to understand, this hands-on text helps students build a solid understanding of math concepts through step-by-step examples and problems drawn from various occupations. Updated to include the most current information in the field, the sixth edition includes expanded coverage of topics such as estimation usage, spreadsheets, and energy-efficient electrical applications. | 677.169 | 1 |
Functions – Grade 11 (University Preparation Level)
The Grade 11 university preparation course, Functions, builds on the concepts and skills developed in the Grade 9 and 10 academic mathematics courses. The course is designed to prepare students for Grade 12 mathematics courses that lead to one of many university programs, including science, engineering, social sciences, liberal arts, and education. The concept of functions is introduced in the Characteristics of Functions strand of this course and extended through the investigation of two new types of relationships in the Exponential Functions and Trigonometric Functions strands. The Discrete Functions strand allows students, through the study of different representations of sequences and series, to revisit patterning and algebra concepts introduced in elementary school and make connections to financial applications involving compound interest and ordinary simple annuities. | 677.169 | 1 |
- Your next challenge will be…to solve multiplication equations.…Your first job is to open Worksheet number 3.…Once you have your worksheet printed…you can begin solving all of the multiplication equations.…Don't forget that in order to solve multiplication equations…you must use the opposite operation, which is to divide.…Unless you're working with fractions,…and then you want to multiply by the reciprocal…on both sides.…Once you finish solving the equations,…don't forget to go back and check your solutions…by substituting your answer back into the original equation.…
These equations should take you…about 15 minutes to complete.…Once you're finished you can check your answers…by watching the solution video,…where I will walk you step-by-step through every problem.…
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This course covers the foundational concepts in algebra that students need to solve equations. It supports Common Core State Standards for grades 7–12. Karin Hutchinson starts with one-step addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations, then progresses to multistep equations and equations featuring fractions and decimals. Next, she explores equations with variables on both sides and absolute value equations. Along the way, she provides practice challenges and step-by-step solutions so students can check their knowledge. Finally, for students who are still struggling, Karin provides a seven-step organizer that acts as a guide to solving any equation with ease. | 677.169 | 1 |
This book is a reprint of Silvanus P. Thompson's classic calculus textbook. I'm reprinting it here for my own student's ease of use but this century old classic belongs on the shelf of any math student. It is the most approachable calculus introduction I've seen and was written in the days way before calculators and computers. As a result, the sample problems presented are of the type that can be completed by hand with no technology required. This simple approach combined with an author with a good sense of humor makes this book a good starting point or quick reference book for anyone interested in learning calculus. - Dr. Mike Hollis
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Silvanus Phillips Thompson (1851 – 1916) was a professor of physics at the City and Guilds Technical College in Finsbury, England. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1891 and was known for his work as an electrical engineer and as an author. Thompson's most enduring publication is his 1910 text Calculus Made Easy, which teaches the fundamentals of infinitesimal calculus, and is still in print. Thompson also wrote a popular physics text, Elementary Lessons in Electricity and Magnetism, as well as biographies of Lord Kelvin and Michael Faraday. In 11 February 1876 he heard Sir William Crookes give an evening discourse at the Royal Institution on The Mechanical Action of Light when Crookes demonstrated his light mill or radiometer. Thompson was intrigued and stimulated and developed a major interest in light and optics (his other main interest being electromagnetism). In 1876 he was appointed as a lecturer in Physics at University College, Bristol, and later was made Professor in 1878 at the age of 27. Silvanus Thompson, at about the age of 25. A major concern of Thompson was the area of technical education and he made a series of continental tours to France, Germany and Switzerland to compare the continental approach to that in the UK. In 1879 he gave a paper at the Royal Society of Arts on Apprenticeship, Scientific and Unscientific in which he detailed the deficiencies in technical education in England. In the discussion, the opinion was expressed that England was too conservative to make use of trade schools and that continental methods would not be applicable in the UK. Thompson recognised that technical education was the means by which scientific knowledge could be put into action and spent the rest of his life putting his vision into practical realisation. In 1878 the City and Guilds of London Institute for the Advancement of Technical Education was founded. Finsbury Technical College was a teaching institution created by the City and Guilds Institute and it was as its Principal and Professor of Physics that Thompson was to devote the next 30 years. Thompson's particular gift was in his ability to communicate difficult scientific concepts in a clear and interesting manner. He attended and lectured at the Royal Institution giving the Christmas lectures in 1896 on Light, Visible and Invisible with an account of Rontgen Light. | 677.169 | 1 |
Functional Skills – Maths
English and maths skills are important within all aspects of our studies, work and everyday life. We want to make sure that all students have the chance to develop the skills needed to succeed in everyday life, education and in the workplace.
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In AJT Learning, we have designed and programmed with what we believe is the best for the pupils. We offer membership whereby subscribers will be able to enjoy unlimited access to all levels of each subject.
Mathematics topics for each level are completely covered in exam style formats volume series with concept and skill from the syllabus.
English and Science topics for each level give pupils a very good learning experience, in understanding about the world we live in and how everything are related to one another, with a strong command of language.
Not only will be able pupils acquired new skills, but they will also be exposed to even tougher and challenging questions which will extend and broaden their thinking limitation. Solutions will be shown in break down steps for them to digest and remember how to derive them.
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Praise for the Third Edition "This volume is ground-breaking in terms of mathematical texts in that it does not teach from a detached perspective, but instead, looks to show students that competent mathematicians bring an intuitive understanding to the subject rather than just a master of applications." – Electric Review A comprehensive introduction, Linear Algebra: Ideas and Applications, Fourth Edition provides a discussion of the theory and applications of linear algebra that blends abstract and computational concepts. With a focus on the development of mathematical intuition, the book emphasizes the need to understand both the applications of a particular technique and the mathematical ideas underlying the technique. The book introduces each new concept in the context of an explicit numerical example, which allows the abstract concepts to grow organically out of the necessity to solve specific problems. The intuitive discussions are consistently followed by rigorous statements of results and proofs. Linear Algebra: Ideas and Applications, Fourth Edition also features: Two new and independent sections on the rapidly developing subject of wavelets A thoroughly updated section on electrical circuit theory Illuminating applications of linear algebra with self-study questions for additional study End-of-chapter summaries and sections with true-false questions to aid readers with further comprehension of the presented material Numerous computer exercises throughout using MATLAB® code Linear Algebra: Ideas and Applications, Fourth Edition is an excellent undergraduate-level textbook for one or two semester courses for students majoring in mathematics, science, computer science, and engineering. With an emphasis on intuition development, the book is also an ideal self-study reference.
Trigonometry and Double Algebra has been writing in one form or another for most of life. You can find so many inspiration from Trigonometry and Double Algebra also informative, and entertaining. Click DOWNLOAD or Read Online button to get full Trigonometry and Double Algebra book for freeAlgebra is often taught in an abstract manner with little or no emphasis on what algebra is or how it can be used to solve real problems. Just as English can be translated into other languages, word problems can be "translated" into the math language of algebra and easily solved. Real World Algebra explains this process in an easy to understand format using cartoons and drawings. This makes self-learning easy for both the student and any teacher who never did quite understand algebra. Solutions included. Includes chapters on the language of algebra, geometry and algebra, proportions and algebra, physics, levers, the Pythagorean Theorem, percents and algebra, simultaneous equations, and algebra and money.--publisher's website.
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Written by experienced AP® teachers; a complete tool to help students prepare for the AP® exam. Text-specific correlations between key AP® test topics and Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, 3rd Edition, AP® Edition. Reinforces the important connections between what you teach, what students read in their textbook, and what your students will be tested on in May. Sample AB and BC exams including answers and explanations. Includes general strategies for approaching the examination day and specific test-taking strategies for addressing particular types of questions on the examination. Samples are available to institutional buyers only. | 677.169 | 1 |
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This course is an introduction to Geometry. In this class you will do mathematical proofs, as well as oral and written exposition of mathematical topics. Students in Secondary Education in Mathematics must take MTH322, and we will pay special attention to the NCATE/NCTM Program Standards 2, 3, and 11, which are listed below.MTH322 is also a good class for students of mathematics or other areas who are interested in learning about geometry.
Apply transformations and use symmetry, similarity, and congruence to analyze mathematical situations.
Use concrete models, drawings, and dynamic geometric software to explore geometric ideas and their applications in real-world contexts.
Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of Euclidean and non- Euclidean geometries including contributions from diverse cultures.
Technology
We will use the software GEOGEBRA, which is available free for download.
Instructor's expectations
IN THE CLASSROOM Lecture time is at a premium, so it must be used efficiently. Expect to have material covered at a fast pace. We expect you to come prepared to class as detailed below.
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM You cannot be taught everything in the classroom. Much of your learning must take place outside the classroom. At a minimum you should plan on studying two or more hours outside the classroom for each hour in class. You should attempt all the homework that is assigned and try additional problems in areas where you feel weak.
THE TEXTBOOK You are expected to read the textbook for comprehension. It gives a detailed account of the material of the course. It also contains many examples of problems worked out, and these should be used to supplement those you see in the lecture. Use pencil and paper to work through the material and to fill in omitted steps. Read the appropriate section(s) of the book before the material is presented in lecture. Then the faster-pace lecture will make more sense. After the lecture carefully reread the textbook along with your lecture notes to cement your understanding of the material.
EXAMS Our intent is to determine how well you understand the basic principles underlying the methods and if you are able to apply these principles to novel as well as routine situations. Some problems on an exam may seem new, but all will be solvable using principles from the material on which you are being tested.
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS It is your responsibility to communicate clearly in writing up solutions for homework, quizzes, and exams. Your results must display your understanding well and be written in a correct, complete, coherent, and well organized fashion. The rules of language still apply in mathematics, and apply even when symbols are used in formulas, equations, etc. Neatness counts!
Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me early in the semester so that we may work out reasonable accomodations to support your success in this course. Students should also contact Disability Services for Student, Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial Union, Kingston, 874-2098.
Academic Honesty see the URI Student Handbook, and UNIVERSITY MANUAL sections on Plagiarism and Cheating at
- cheating.
Late work
Late work is either not accepted, or accepted under certain conditions and with a penalty.More details will be given in class.
Students are responsible for being familiar with and adhering to the published "Community Standards of Behavior: University Policies and Regulations" which can be accessed in the University Student Handbook. If you must come in late or leave early, please do not disrupt the class. Please turn off all cell phones (no texting!), pagers, or any electronic devices.
"Incomplete" grade
URI regulations concerning incomplete grades will be followed to the letter.
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For the things of this world cannot be made known without a knowledge of mathematics. Neglect of mathematics works injury to all knowledge, since he who is ignorant of it cannot know the other sciences or the things of the world. ~Roger Bacon
A website designed to foster mathematical exploration and discovery.
Hello, my name is Mr. Kyle Nobbe. I have been teaching mathematics at Roger Bacon High School since 2005. This site has been designed as a way for students to explore mathematical concepts, engage in critical thinking and mathematical analysis, and gather information for our courses. Use the links on the left to choose your class.
Through this website, I will communicate announcements, leave assignments, operate a classroom discussion board, provide links to websites for practice, and upload files that you may find helpful in the study of our course. Here is a brief explanation of all those features:
Announcements: A basic outline of the class. This is where I might update you on project due dates, upcoming tests, or reiterate information that was given during the class period. Please review this section of the website each time you visit to make sure you are up to date on all important information.
Assignments: These will be posted weekly. All assignments (other than homework) are due on Friday of the given week. Please use this portion of the website as a checklist to make sure you are current on all work.
Discussion Board: At the top right hand side of each class page are two overlapping quote bubbles. This is where the weekly discussions for our class are posted. It is expected that each student post a response to the discussion question listed by Wednesday each week. Additionally, students should respond to the comments of at least two other students by Friday.
Documents: In this section of the website, I will post worksheets, handouts, or other information that could be used to complete assignments or deepen your understanding of a certain topic. Additionally, students will be asked to post resources that they have found helpful in their study to this section of the website.
Notes: I will post class notes (when possible) to this section of the website. At times, groups of students will be assigned the responsibility of taking and posting their own class notes to this section of the website.
Below you will find links to other mathematical sites that may help you in your studies for our course. Check them out. | 677.169 | 1 |
Introduction This
is the first calculus course for students of engineering, mathematics,
science and other areas of study that require a strong mathematical
background. In MTH 141 we shall explore in depth the idea of rate
of change of a function and its applications to problems in
physics, geometry, chemistry and biology. We will approach new
ideas and problems from algebraic, graphical, and numerical points
of view.
How
to Succeed in MTH141 - Summer session
Spend
about 10 hours per week, outside of class, working problems,
reading the text, and working on Projects. Sometime during the
first week of class, set up your weekly schedule so that specific
days and times are reserved for working out math problems.
Buy
a notebook where you will write solutions to all the recommended
problems.
Save
all quizzes, handouts, and any other work. Use them to prepare
yourself for tests.
Establish
a group of fellow students to work with.
Come
to class every time! Skipping class, even only a couple
of times, will translate into a lower course grade.
Goals and
Objectives.
The
goals are to have you develop symbol manipulation skills, mathematical
modelling skills, skills in the use of technology to treat mathematical
problems that involve the concepts of rate of change and derivative, an understanding of the language of calculus, and an
appreciation for the uses of calculus in the sciences.
Evaluation There
will be several Modeling Projects that involve the use of the
software Maple. The course grade will be computed as follows:
Maple
Information We
will use the software Maple in this course. The Maple software
is available in most computer labs at both URI Maple is a powerful computer algebra system that can
perform the most complicated calculations and draw spectacular
graphics at the touch of the button. Knowledge of software like
Maple should help you in your future professional career
as well as in understanding material in calculus.
Our work with Maple
will be organized into Maple Worksheets. You will be able
to download the worksheets from this web page at any of the URI
computer labs or to your home computer if you have a personal
copy of Maple. Student Edition of Maple is readily
available at bookstores and over the Internet. The student edition
is reasonably priced and you may choose to purchase it for your
convenience. If you already have a copy of Maple Release
5, you will be able to use it. We will make sure that our worksheets
are compatible with Release 5.
There will be help with
Maple available at one of the URI computer labs. The hours
and names of people who will be helping you will be posted on
this page as soon as they are scheduled. There is a system that
will allow you to submit your Maple homework electronically.
Maple Worksheets
Below are instructions that
you may find helpful when getting started with your first Maple
assignment.
Below is a list of Maple worksheets
for Calculus I. Your instructor will tell you which of them
will be assigned as your Maple homework. Others may
be added to this list.
If you open a worksheet with Maple
7, the program will ask you if you want the worksheet updated
to Release 7 of Maple. Click on "YES".
The following worksheets will help you get aquainted with maple.
They are not suitable to hand in for homework.
Attendance,quizzes,
homework I
will not take attendance. There will be a quiz on Tuesdays.
You are suppose to work out the suggested problems immediately
after we cover the material in class. Also, check the FAQ (frequently
asked questions) section of the course's web site, where you will
find information about Incomplete Grade, Second Grade Option,
etc.
Special
Accomodations Students
who need special accomodations and who have documentation from
Disability Services should make arrangements with Dr. Merino
as soon as possible
URI
Civility Policy Teachers
at the University of Rhode Island are committed to developing
and actively protecting a class environment in which respect must
be shown to everyone in order to facilitate the expression, testing,
understanding, and creation of a variety of ideas and opinions.
Rude, sarcastic, obscene or disrespectful speech and disruptive
behavior have a negative impact on everyone's learning and are
cosidered unacceptable. The course instructor will have disruptive
persons removed from the class. | 677.169 | 1 |
Linear algebra.
General introduction to vectors and linear vector spaces, vectors in
3-dimensions, application to 3-dimensional geometrical problems.
Euclidean spaces.
The set of all real n-tuples, as an example of a linear vector space.
Matrices; motivation and definition. Algebra of matrices and multiplication
of matrices.
Elementary row and column operations.
Gaussian elimination algorithm. Cofactor expansion of determinants.
Invertibility of matrices and the formula for the inverse.
Solution of a system of linear equations.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices, diagonalization of matrices.
Determinants of square matrices, motivation, definition
and main properties.
Application to linear ordinary differential equations. | 677.169 | 1 |
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The Mathematics Department offers a variety of courses, allowing all students to start at their present level of achievement and progress until they have mastered a basic level of competency in mathematics and achieved additional mathematical skills appropriate to their abilities and future educational or career plans. The curriculum of the department has been built with careful attention to both the most recent national (NCTM) standards and the particular needs of Thetford Academy students. These two foci align closely with the Vermont Framework in curricular content and learning opportunities, particularly the standards for Mathematical Understanding, Problem-Solving, and Systems.
Graduation Requirements and Course Selection
At least three credits of high school mathematics are required for graduation. Students are required to earn two credits of mathematics at Thetford Academy. This means that two years in a technical program with an embedded math credit may be counted as one mathematics credit for graduation. The needs of students in the Pre-Technical Program will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All students with interest or skill in mathematics should take two years of Algebra, one year of Geometry, and Advanced Mathematics. The Mathematics Department recommends Algebra I as one of the three required mathematics credits.
Math Competency Test
All students must meet the Mathematics requirement for Graduation. This necessitates two things: passing a basic math competency test to demonstrate fundamental skills and taking responsibility to complete the testing in the specified time period with the teacher assigned to supervise. Students must make appointments to test during unscheduled (non-credit bearing) class time or after school.
Math Competency Test Scoring
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The whole concept is basicaly about a chart with many measurements of angles for triangles. You've played games forming words from letters, but how well can you form equations from numbers? The course makes extensive use of the material developed in the analysis sequence (ending in Math 20500 or Math 20900) and provides an introduction to other areas of analysis such as functional analysis and operator theory. G
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A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Second Edition provides a robust bridge between high school and university mathematics, expanding upon basic topics in ways that will interest first-year students in mathematics and related fields and stimulate further study. Divided into 22 short chapters, this textbook offers a selection of exercises ranging from routine calculations to quite challenging problems.The author discusses real and complex numbers and explains how these concepts are applied in solving natural problems. He introduces topics in analysis, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.What's New in the Second Edition:· Contains extra material concerning prime numbers, forming the basis for data encryption· Explores "Secret Codes" - one of today's most spectacular applications of pure mathematics· Discusses Permutations and their importance in many topics in discrete mathematicsThe textbook allows for the design of courses with various points of emphasis, because it can be divided into four fairly independent sections related to: an introduction to number systems and analysis; theory of the integers; an introduction to discrete mathematics; and functions, relations, and countability. | 677.169 | 1 |
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This course introduces basic features of the function by extending your experiences with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their use in modelling real-world situations. You will represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations; and solve problems relating to applications. You will reason mathematically and communicate your thinking as you solve multi-step problems.
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In this unit, you will learn to use quadratic models and apply these models to solve real-world problems. You will expand, simplify, and factor quadratic expressions. You will learn to solve quadratic equations by factoring and by using the quadratic formula. You will discover the relationship between the roots of the equation and the x-intercepts of the corresponding graph. You will distinguish between a function and a relation and learn how to test if a relation is a function. You will graph quadratic functions and identify their key features. You will also describe transformations of these functions from their equations and sketch the related graphs.
Unit 2: Quadratic Functions
Unit 2 continues the quadratic functions work that was started in Unit 1. In this unit, the focus is on analyzing and transforming the graphs of quadratic functions. The algebraic skills you learned in Unit 1 will be applied to determine the key features of the graphs of quadratic functions and to convert between different forms of the equations that represent quadratic functions. All the concepts are applied at the end of the unit to solve a wide variety of real-world application problems that involve quadratic functions.
Unit 3: Exponential Functions
In Unit 3, you will learn about a new type of function called an exponential function. These functions are related to powers. They occur in a wide variety of real-world situations, such as the unrestricted growth of the human population, the unrestricted growth of bacteria or viruses, the growth of money invested at a guaranteed rate of interest, the decay of a chemical substance, and the depreciation of the value of a new car. Lesson 11 reviews and extends the laws of exponents. In Lesson 12, you will learn about the properties of the graphs of exponential functions. In Lessons 13 through 15, you will solve a variety of problems involving exponential functions.
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At the end of this module, the student will have understood and be able to explain (main concepts): analysis (function of a real variable), linear algebra and consolidation of the training in reasoning
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Fundamental ideas used in many areas of mathematics. Topics will include: techniques of proof, mathematical induction, binomial coefficients, rational and irrational numbers, the least upper bound axiom for real numbers, and a rigorous treatment of convergence of sequences and series. This will be supplemented by the instructor from topics available in the various texts. Students will regularly write proofs emphasizing precise reasoning and clear exposition.
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Edition: 5 ideal review for your trigonometry courseMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by a renowned expert in this field,Schaum's Outline of Trigonometrycovers what you need to know for your course and, more important, your exams. Step-by-step, the author walks you through coming up with solutions to exercises in this topic.611 problems solved step-by-stepClear, concise explanations of all trigonometry conceptsAppropriate for the following courses: trigonometry, college algebra and trigonometry, introductory algebra and trigonometry, precalculusEasily understood review of basic trigonometry principlesHundreds of practice problems with step-by-step solutionsSupports all the major textbooks for the introductory trigonometry course | 677.169 | 1 |
This book gives an undergraduate-level introduction to Number Theory, with the emphasis on fully explained proofs and examples; exercises (with solutions) are integrated into the text. The first few chapters, covering divisibility, prime numbers and modular arithmetic, assume only basic school algebra, and are therefore suitable for first or second year students as an introduction to the methods of pure mathematics. Elementary ideas about groups and rings (summarised in an appendix) are then used to study groups of units, quadratic residues and arithmetic functions with applications to enumeration and cryptography. The final part, suitable for third-year students, uses ideas from algebra, analysis, calculus and geometry to study Dirichlet series and sums of squares; in particular, the last chapter gives a concise account of Fermat's Last Theorem, from its origin in the ancient Babylonian and Greek study of Pythagorean triples to its recent proof by Andrew W Elementary Number Theory?
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I hate number theory. Number theory is like the cement on your driveway. Real and Complex analysis are the Porsche and Ferrari you drive home every night. However, this is a great book, possibly the clearest and well written of books on the subject - it helped me tremendously with Rudin and Brown and Churchill. I still hate number theory.
If you are a beginner, this is the book Jan 9, 2007
This book presumes so little of the reader that anyone can start learning number theory using this book. There are plenty of exercises and all of them have solutions. All the major topics are covered, and in a fashion and pace that allows you to grasp the underlying concepts. This book maintains accessibility and quality throughout. Highly recommended, particularly for beginners.
Excellent intro book on number theory Dec 4, 2005
Ever since my undergraduate days aeons ago, I have always had an aversion to any number theory, but Jones and Jones have changed my mind completely. In the last year, I came across a few articles that made me want to learn more about the topic, but wasn't sure where to start, as I wanted a book that had proofs that I could follow, and yet also gave me some motivation to dive into more complicated mathematics such as elliptic curves. Elementary Number Theory fit the bill perfectly and has served as a wonderful introduction to the subject that I could follow and enjoy.
This book is the perfect blend of text and formulae for me, and seems an excellent combination of rigour and looseness, always trying to keep a steady pace for the reader without bogging down in pedantic details that are irrelevant to any but the most fastidious of readers. At the same time, the authors also ensure that the reader gains an appreciation of actually proving theorems about numbers, instead of relying on mere intuition or hunches.
As mentioned by other reviews here, the authors have included complete solutions to all of the exercises, which are sprinkled throughout each chapter, as well as at the end of each chapter. This is a welcome change to so many math texts that have "exercises left to the reader," and has been a requirement for me when reading a text in an unfamiliar subject. The exercises are selected appropriately to the content of the chapters and I found them to be a welcome complement to the rest of the book.
In addition, the book discusses applications of number theory to cryptography in a very readable fashion, with any additional mathematics required for the book (in this case some simple group theory and analysis) in two appendices. A book on number theory would also be incomplete without at least a brief discussion of Andrew Wiles and Fermat's Last Theorem. Of course, Elementary Number Theory steps up to the plate appropriately and gives an overview of the history of the theorem and a (necessarily) thin overview of Wiles' proof.
I think, however, one of the best features of the book is that Jones and Jones have attempted to make the text very readable, in the sense that you could sit in a bath and enjoy part of a chapter without any trouble. I have always enjoyed reading mathematics without pen and paper handy, mainly because it improves my memory and visualization when working through problems, and this text helps greatly in that regard. They do not go for the obscure, and realize that the people who are reading this text are doing so for the first time (hence the title) and will not be overly impressed if the authors had chosen to blind us with their brilliance. The authors understand that we are mere mortals with busy lives, and appreciate a smoothly flowing textbook without having to stumble through unique and cryptic notation or a difficult proof without any explanation.
Great buy for aspiring cryptographers Apr 26, 2003
I bought this book while studying cryptography, a field that relies heavily on Number Theory for inspiration and from which it draws many, if not most, of its constructions. Most books on Cryptography summarily relegate the relevant number-theoretic aspects to short appendices that fail to build any intuition about what is going on. This book delivers precisely what is missing: a very readable, easily accessible introduction to the main topics of number theory that leaves the reader with a much better idea of how everything fits together. The book is very well suited for self-study, and includes answers to all exercises.
It should be noted, though, that the book does not address any of the computational aspects of Number Theory that are so dear to Cryptography (e.g it's easy to take square roots mod p if p is prime, hard to take square roots mod pq unless you know p,q). This, however, does not reduce its usefulness, since such results become very easy to absorb once one has a decent understanding of number theory and its workings. To fill the computational gaps, I would suggest Dana Angluin's "Lecture Notes on the Complexity of Some Problems in Number Theory" which are freely available on the web (the 2001 LaTeX'ed version)
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Sheldon Axler's Precalculus: A Prelude to Calculus, 3rd Editionfocuses only on topics that students actually need to succeed in calculus. This book is geared towards courses with intermediate algebra prerequisites and it does not assume that students remember any trigonometry. It covers topics such as inverse functions, logarithms, half-life and exponential growth, area, e, the exponential function, the natural logarithm and trigonometry.
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How to Achieve in Maths
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How to Achieve in Maths is written by the owner of the YouTube channel Achieve Maths. The purpose of the audiobook is to inspire students of mathematics with a fresh approach to the subject and to help them in their journey of achieving their full potential in maths. It is suitable for those preparing for their GCSE maths or A-level maths exams or simply those who want to see maths education from a new perspective. Many students see maths as inaccessible and difficult; I see it as exciting and enticing. Why are there such differing views of the same thing? Why do some people dread numbers and anything maths related while others thrive on the challenges of the subject? In this audiobook I aim to address these inconsistencies and look at how to see maths in a way that will allow you to enjoy your studies and work toward success with purpose and determination | 677.169 | 1 |
Basic Algebra and Advanced Algebra systematically increase thoughts and instruments in algebra which are very important to each mathematician, no matter if natural or utilized, aspiring or confirmed. jointly, the 2 books supply the reader a world view of algebra and its function in arithmetic as a whole.
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Algebra and Trigonometry 3rd Edition by James Stewart
Algebra and Trigonometry 3rd Edition PDF Download Ebook. James Stewart explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, providing students with a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking.
Comprehensive and evenly paced, the book provides complete coverage of the function concept, and integrates a significant amount of graphing calculator material to help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, the same as found in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus book, is what makes this book the market leader.
Focus on Modeling sections illustrate modeling techniques as well as how mathematics can be applied to model real-life situations. These sections, as well as others, are devoted to teaching students how to create their own mathematical models, rather than using prefabricated formulas. Real-world applications from engineering, physics, chemistry, business, biology, environmental studies, and other fields demonstrate how mathematics is used to model real-life situations.
The chapters on trigonometry are written so professors can begin with either the right triangle approach or the unit circle approach. Each approach to trigonometry is accompanied by the applications appropriate for that approach, clarifying the reason for different approaches to trigonometry.
Mathematics in The Modern World vignettes show that mathematics is a living science crucial to the scientific and technological progress of recent times, as well as to the social, behavioral, and life sciences. Discovery/Discussion/Writing problems at the end of every section encourage students to use and develop conceptual, critical thinking, and writing skills.
Discovery Projects formerly in the text are now on the Book Companion Website. These projects engage students by providing a challenging but accessible set of activities that enable them (perhaps working in groups) to explore in greater depth an interesting aspect of the topic they have just learned.
Review Sections and Chapter Tests at the end of each chapter help students gauge their learning progress. Brief answers to the odd-numbered exercises in each section and to all questions in the Chapter Tests are provided at the back of the book. | 677.169 | 1 |
I finally got my teenage nephew to go to his teacher, say he couldn't understand the book they are reading. She says, take notes.
Take notes on what? I can't understand the reading.
Take notes on what you read, that's all I can really tell you.
Really, nobody should ever trust their teacher when they say this. It happens way more often than you think. The best thing to do is to keep pushing them for help with understanding the subject. That way, if they refuse and your lack of understanding compromises your grade, you'll have no doubt in your mind that you were failed even while trying to utilize every available opportunity they offered. Though, that's only consolation in knowing that they were a shitty teacher, which sometimes happens.
I know math can be frustrating, especially higher math (calc, comb, stats, proofs), here are the two things that helped me the most with math, school, and life in general.
Get a group. Seriously, study groups are the best. If you are having problems understanding, so are other people. Teachers usually only know or have time to teach concepts one way, utilize others to supplement. It also forces you into the habit of showing your work (which is good). Plus, you get all of the other benefits of hanging out with people (socialization, etc).
Practice. All math textbooks have a very consistent layout. The first problems you meet in the homework section correspond to the early example problems in the same section. They are your blueprint to learning the material. It takes practice to be presented a new concept, identify when to use it, and apply it. The practice you need is with the early sample problems. I know they seem stupid or easy, but you need a decent handle on them (ie you can be presented with the problem and know ALL of the steps needed for the answer) for the problems later on in the section and chapter.
I went through this same thing in college. The end result is that I had to take the class over because I just barely passed. The second time I got a teacher who actually took the time to explain things and finished with a much higher grade.
It was my experience that some of the math teachers who are good at math, but not necessarily teaching, will work a problem and skip a lot of steps on the assumption you know what's happening and don't need to see it. The best math teachers I encountered in college actually showed every step of the process when illustrating how to work a problem.
Update: Apparently I'm not the only one he refused to explain the problem to. The whole class missed it and he "apologized" but says the grades are final. With only 6 tests making up the entire semester grade, this really hurt some people.
"Only six tests"? I have had classes where there were only 3, two midterms and a final. Assuming homework and quizzes count for 10% of your grade, 6 tests means that each test is an average of 15% of your final grade. Missing one problem on that test would, at most, count for 33% of the test, which means that if you missed that entire problem you would get a 66%. This means you only missed 5.1 points off your total grade. You can still very easily get an A or a B in this class.
P.S. If you're in a math oriented curriculum (Engineering, Physics, Math), it only gets harder. If you can't understand the concepts at this level I feel really bad for you in the next few years.
Can't stand students like you. Whether or not it is on the test do your fucking homework. Can't figure it out? Work with others, go to a tutor use student resources. I would be AMAZED if your college had 0 student resources. TL:DR you were being lazy and learning only for the sake of a grade and got what your deserved.
Then what's the point of having a teacher? Why not just have tests at certain dates and say learn it on your own or in groups? You're suggesting that the teacher is there just to write example problems on the bored and nothing more.
I hope you aren't a teacher. They person asked for help and was rejected. If you are a teacher then you seem to be preaching that teachers are nothing more than robots to write a problem on a white board. Why even have teachers? Just give out assignments and if someone needs help they can go to the TA.
Edit: upvote because I want people to let you know how stupid you sound.
That's ridiculous. A teacher's job is to teach the material so that all of the students learn it. If a question is relevant to the course material then the teacher should answer that question. If a teacher doesn't answer a student's question then they aren't doing their job as a teacher.
You should view the course as an opportunity to learn the material rather than going through the course and getting a good grade. Be more persistent next time OP.
Then she wouldn't have said nothing that hard will be on the test, or if she was a good teacher she would have done a problem similar to that, and said something of the sort, instead of saying nothing that hard will be on it. | 677.169 | 1 |
Author and educator Jerry Pallotta teaches teenagers subtraction during this tasty-looking ebook that includes the well known chocolate Hershey's Kisses!
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The mathematics Riemann-Roch Theorem has been proven lately through Bismut-Gillet-Soul. The evidence mixes algebra, mathematics, and research. the aim of this booklet is to offer a concise advent to the required ideas, and to give a simplified and prolonged model of the facts. it may permit mathematicians with a heritage in mathematics algebraic geometry to appreciate a few simple ideas within the swiftly evolving box of Arakelov-theory.
3 elements give a contribution to a subject sustained during the Coburn sequence: that of laying an organization starting place, development an effective framework, and offering robust connections. not just does Coburn current a valid problem-solving approach to educate scholars to acknowledge an issue, manage a strategy, and formulate an answer, the textual content encourages scholars to work out past approaches as a way to achieve a better realizing of the massive principles in the back of mathematical recommendations. Written in a readable, but mathematically mature demeanour acceptable for school algebra point scholars, Coburn's Algebra & Trigonometry makes use of narrative, vast examples, and more than a few routines to attach possible disparate mathematical issues right into a cohesive entire. Coburn's hallmark purposes are born out of the author's wide studies in and out of doors the school room, and attract the great range of scholars and instructing equipment during this path zone. profiting from the suggestions of countless numbers of teachers and scholars around the kingdom, Algebra & Trigonometry moment version, maintains to stress connections so one can enhance the extent of pupil engagement in arithmetic and raise their possibilities of good fortune in university algebra.
Writer S.A. Stepanov completely investigates the present nation of the idea of Diophantine equations and its comparable tools. Discussions concentrate on mathematics, algebraic-geometric, and logical facets of the challenge. Designed for college kids in addition to researchers, the publication contains over 250 excercises followed via tricks, directions, and references. Written in a transparent demeanour, this article doesn't require readers to have designated wisdom of contemporary equipment of algebraic geometry.
This booklet offers an creation to practical research for non-experts in arithmetic. As such, it really is targeted from such a lot different books at the topic which are meant for mathematicians. suggestions are defined concisely with visible fabrics, making it available for these strange with graduate-level arithmetic. subject matters contain topology, vector areas, tensor areas, Lebesgue integrals, and operators, to call a number of. crucial issues―the conception of Hilbert house and the operator theory―and how they relate to quantum physics are lined generally. every one bankruptcy explains, concisely, the aim of the categorical subject and the advantage of figuring out it. Researchers and graduate scholars in physics, mechanical engineering, and data technology will take advantage of this view of useful analysis. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Let's Prepare for the FCAT Grade 8 Math Exam by Pamela Windspirit
This brand-new manual is designed to prepare eighth-grade students in Florida to excel in the required state-administered math exam. It presents two full-length sample tests that accurately reflect recent FCAT Grade 8 Math exams in length, question types and degree of difficulty. Both tests come with answers and explanations. Teachers will also value this manual's comprehensive subject review, which covers the following topics in 20 lessons: whole numbers and decimals; operations on numbers; fractions; rates, ratios, proportions, and scale drawings; percents; geometry basics; angles; polygons; powers and roots; the Pythagorean theorem and special right triangles; perimeter and area; surface area and volume; similarity and congruency; circles; coordinate geometry-distance and distance between points; transformations; recognizing patterns; variables, expressions, and equations; reading graphs, probability, odds, and data analysis. | 677.169 | 1 |
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The inverse function (Sect. 7.1)
One-to-one functions.
The inverse function
The graph of the inverse function.
Derivatives of the inverse function.
One-to-one functions
Remark:
Not every function is invertible.
Only one-to-one functions are invertible.
De
Review for Midterm Exam 1.
5 or 6 problems.
No multiple choice questions.
No notes, no books, no calculators.
Problems similar to webwork.
Midterm Exam 1 covers:
Volumes using cross-sections (6.1).
Arc-length of curves on the plane (6.3).
Work and uid for
The arc-length of curves in the plane (Sect. 6.3)
The main arc-length formula.
Curves with vertical asymptotes.
The arc-length function.
The main length formula
Remark: The length of a straight
segment can be obtained with
Pythagoras Theorem.
L=
(x)2 + (y
Volumes as integrals of cross-sections (Sect. 6.1)
The volume of simple regions in space
Volumes integrating cross-sections:
The general case.
Regions of revolution.
Certain regions with holes.
Volumes as integrals of cross-sections (Sect. 6.1)
The volume
Work on solids and uids (Sect. 6.5)
Moving things around.
Forces made by springs.
Pumping liquids.
Moving Things around: Constant forces
Remarks:
Moving things around requires some work.
Work is an amount of energy needed to move an object.
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To any student proficient in mathpower 9 ebook: I desperately want your really invaluable expertise . I have some homework problems for my Basic Math. I observe mathpower 9 ebook could be beyond my capacity . I'm at a out-and-out loss as far as where I can . I have thought about engaging a math coach or signing with a learning center, however, they are definitely not affordable. Each and every optional proffer shall be greatly treasured !
I possibly could help if you can be more specific and provide details about mathpower 9 ebook. A right software would be ideal rather than a algebra tutor. After trying a number of program I found the Algebrator to be the best I have so far come across. It solves any math problem that you may want solved. It also explains all the steps (of the solution). You can just reproduce as your homework assignment. However, you should use it to learn math , and simply not use it to copy answers.
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Abstract Algebra, 4th Edition
Abstract Algebra, 4th Edition is designed to give the reader insight into the power and beauty that accrues from a rich interplay between different areas of mathematics. The book carefully develops the theory of different algebraic structures, beginning from basic definitions to some in-depth results, using numerous examples and exercises to aid the reader's understanding. In this way, readers gain an appreciation for how mathematical structures and their interplay lead to powerful results and insights in a number of different settings | 677.169 | 1 |
Mathematics is everywhere, and with the rise of big data it becomes a useful tool when extracting information and analysing large datasets. We begin by explaining how maths underpins many of the tools that are used to manage and analyse big data. We show how very different applied problems can have common mathematical aims, and therefore can be addressed using similar mathematical tools. We then introduce three such tools, based on a linear algebra framework: eigenvalues and eigenvectors for ranking; graph Laplacian for clustering; and singular value decomposition for data compression.
0:07Skip to 0 minutes and 7 secondsHi everyone and welcome to our Big Data Analytics collection of courses. My name is Kerrie Mengersen. You might be thinking, what is the relationship between mathematics and Big Data?
0:21Skip to 0 minutes and 21 secondsWell, let me paint a picture for you: imagine you're a marketing analyst for a big company about to launch a brand new product. Your job is to use people's social media usage to determine the target market for your product and sell it. These days the increase is social media is explosive - every day there are 4. 5 billion likes on Facebook, over 500 million tweets on Twitter and more than 75 million people using Instagram. With this much data, your job in making any sense of this information becomes extremely difficult. Enter mathematics! With the right mathematical techniques and tools, your job quickly becomes much easier.
1:08Skip to 1 minute and 8 secondsWe can use mathematics to not only effectively store and manage data, but to efficiently analyse it and extract information that is not immediately obvious. In this course we present a numerical linear algebra framework for data analytics. This includes a wide range of mathematical methods for big data analytics such as the singular value decomposition, tensor products, matricization, graph Laplacian and clustering. We show you how to apply these techniques to store, manage and analyse Big Data. Here at ACEMS we use a multi-lensed approach to Big Data analytics and this is reflected in the case studies we'll share with you. Mathematics is everywhere, and can help you solve lots of different problems.
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Application of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to investigate prototypical problems of ranking big data
Application of the graph Laplacian to investigate prototypical problems of clustering big data
Application of PCA and SVD to investigate prototypical problems of big data compression
When would you like to start?
Date to be announced
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Identify big data application areas
Explore big data frameworks
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Demonstrate an integrated approach to big data
Develop an awareness of how to participate effectively in a team working with big data experts
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This course is designed for anyone looking to add mathematical methods for data analytics to their skill set. We provide a multi-layered approach, so you can learn about the methods even if you don't have a strong maths background, but we provide further information for those with a sound knowledge of undergraduate mathematics. We will assume basic MATLAB (or other) programming skills for some of the practical exercises.
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MathWorks will provide you with free access to MATLAB Online for the duration of the course so you can complete the programming exercises. Please visit MATLAB Online to ensure your system meets the minimum requirements.
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discrete math topics, as well as many applications and examples. Many
of the problems, although intended for the college level, have been
used successfully at lower levels.
Moshe Vardi, a computer science professor at Rice
University,
asked college/university faculty which book they used
to teach their introductory course on
discrete mathematics. Over a dozen faculty responded:
Rosen's book was the most popular text in the survey.
The book has a companion volume, with further applications,
written by various authors:
Applications of Discrete Mathematics, J. Michaels and
K. Rosen, Editors (McGraw Hill).
Other texts mentioned several times in Vardi's survey were
Discrete Mathematics, by Ken Ross and Charles
Wright, Prentice-Hall, 3rd Ed., 1992; and
Discrete Mathematics with Applications, by Susanna
Epp, Wadsworth, 1990. (In [12], the author
discusses her experience teaching basic logic
in the course at DePaul University that led to this text.)
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of discrete mathematics.
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classic algorithms, such as those for finding shortest paths,
minimum spanning trees, Eulerian tours, and maximum flow.
I (Franzblau) have used the
text several times for an intermediate-level undergraduate course;
students find it somewhat difficult, so I prefer using it
as a resource for myself.
The distinctive thing about this text is the variety of applications,
including social sciences, economics, physics, biology, chemistry, civil
engineering, operations research, circuit design, matrices, algorthms,
architecture, and industrial engineering.
Graphs: An Introductory Approach (Book, College)
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Graphs, Models, and Finite Mathematics (Book, College)
Joseph Malkevitch and Walter Meyer, Prentice-Hall, 1974.
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A complete introduction to the multidisciplinary applications of mathematical methods
In order to work with varying levels of engineering and physics research, it is important to have a firm understanding of key mathematical concepts such as advanced calculus, differential equations, complex analysis, and introductory mathematical physics. Essentials of Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive introduction to these methods under one cover, outlining basic mathematical skills while also encouraging students and practitioners to develop new, interdisciplinary approaches to their research.
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1. The students can explain, analyse, and contrast the different numerical methods for root finding, integration and ordinary differential equations. 2. The students are able to implement these methods in the MATLAB programming environment using basic programming skills. 3. The students are able to solve mathematical problems, such as non-linear equations, integration problems and ordinary differential equations (o.d.e.), by applying numerical methods and assess the correctness and accuracy of the outcome.
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Students will do 3 projects (practicals), belonging to the 3 numerical mathematics topics. These 3 projects will study (numerical-) mathematics theory, but will also solve problems/models that describe the outside world. For each project, 3 or 4 computer sessions are scheduled.
Each project is closed with an oral discussion and a written report. In the report, the students answer the various questions of the practicum assignments, but also include their composed programs. In general, for every error in the answers and programs, 0.5 point is subtracted from the maximum grade, thus leading to a grade between 1 and 10 for each practicum.
The exam is 'closed book'. It is NOT allowed to use the book or lecture notes. Only the use of a simple pocket calculator is allowed. Programmable calculators are not allowed, nor the use of electronic devices (tablet, laptop, etc.). It is recommended to bring a simple pocket calculator, as students probably need it. At the exam, students are asked to apply and analyse numerical methods to solve problems, but also to compose short programs in pseudo-code. | 677.169 | 1 |
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I adapted this activity from the CORE workbooks (Integrated Math). IT'S NOT MINE. But I love it so much that I wanted to share. This is a great activity to introduce Quadratics. It focuses on the key features of a quadratic. The parabola, line of symmetry, the vertex, the intercepts, and several points on the graph. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Regarding Geometry Common Core Exam: Geometry Common Core Exam contains problems in analytic geometry, such as finding the center coordinates of a given circle. In order to find, students need to perform completing squares. Such manipulations require skills learned in algebra, not geometry. If 7th, 8th or 9th students make preparations for geometry exam, they may not have learned such manipulations. We hope that problem creators should restrict problems solely solvable within geometrical knowledge alone.
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The math club is a student organization to recognize students who excel in Math. The purpose of the club is to highlight and honor math achievement and excellence. The club offers advantages that are not available or of interest to the general student population. Through extra curricular activities such as field trips, community-service projects, academic conferences, and competitive events the students are offered additional enrichment experiences in the areas of Math. The club encourages other students to excel in their Math classes in order to participate in the activities of the Math Club. | 677.169 | 1 |
Description:An introduction
to technology used in mathematics education such as graphing calculators,
computer algebra systems, course specific software and the use of the internet,
and exploration of its appropriate and effective use in the mathematics
classroom.
Object require that the mathematics teacher
understands and uses technology appropriately.And finally, in addition to increasing competence with currently
available technology, students will increase their ability to navigate and
evaluate unfamiliar existing technologies so that they will be better prepared
to navigate and evaluate thoughtfully technologies that do not yet exist.
Meetings:
When: each MW 5-6:20 (except for holidays like Sept.
1).The scheduled final exam meeting
will be on Monday, December 8 at 5 pm.
Where: Bell 130A (eating is okay in Bell 130A if it's not distracting/messy, but
is not
allowed in
the computer lab, which we'll use during certain parts of class time).
I began teaching in 1988, and I've also worked in Texas as a state agency
statistician and as a full-time high school teacher & department
chair!I've given presentations at ICTCM and T3
conferences and written math ed articles involving
technology for journals such as Mathematics Teacher (e.g., May 1999,
Jan. 2006, and Jan. 2007 issues), Spreadsheet User (Nov. 1997), Technological Horizons in
Education Journal (Feb. 1998), and Statistics Teacher
Network (Winter 2004).More info
and resources are at: there, click on "SCHEDULE" and you can access this syllabus if you
ever lose yours or want to explore the links directly).
How to reach me:my official Bell Hall 213 office hours will
start as MW 3-3:30, MW 4:30-4:55 & by appointment (although please feel
free to try dropping by without one for quick questions—I'm around a lot
and mi oficinaessuoficina);
also, I'm usually available for at least a few minutes right after class and
during intra-class "break times"; additional hours and one-time or long-term
changes will be announced and/or posted; in addition, you can always feel free
to ask or leave me questions by phone (747-6845; SIR-OUIJA) or email (Lesser
(at) utep.edu) anytime. It's my job and privilege to serve you and provide
guidance so no need for you to wait a week until our next class meeting to get
a question answered.(In fact, I may
send an email to the whole class in between certain meetings to offer
additional information or resources.) For your protection, emailed inquiries
about confidential information such as grades must be from your UTEP account
and accompanied by your 800 number.
presentations
(see resources
for giving oral presentations); many of these will be done in teams; by
SACS rules, some of these will be required only for those in the graduate
course. All assignments must be word processed with double-spacing and a
standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman), checked for spelling/grammar,
and have any appropriate output/graphics electronically pasted into the
document.Exercises/sections should be
clearly marked, assembled in order, and stapled (not put into a folder
or sleeve) with a meaning and
present a micro-teaching demonstration for the class;Attendance:Attendance is required and taken each
meeting using a sign-in sheet (which is your responsibility to make sure you
sign), and is very important considering that we meet only once a week and
much of this course involves beyond-the-book group activities or discussions
that are virtually impossible to recreate on one's own.The instructor may count late arrival, early
departure, or blatant nonparticipation as a half-absence or even a full
absence, depending on what is missed.If
you miss an exam without a documented strong excuse (e.g., a doctor's note)
relayed to me at the earliest opportunity, the score will be a 0. In general
(out of fairness and logistics), late
work will not be accepted, information
rightOctober 31)..Or you could give your family member or child care provider the phone
number for the Bell Hall ACES lab station: 747-8814 (it's open until 8pm).That way, you can keep your phone off
during class, knowing that staff can quickly get you for a true emergency.
Academic Integrity:As
teachers, you especially appreciate that cheating, plagiarism and collusion in dishonest
activities are serious acts which erode the university's purpose and integrity
and
confidential.
English Language Learners:As a member of TODOS and Project LEAP-UP, I want
to be responsive to the learning needs of all of my students, including those
whose native or strongest language is not English.To this end, I try to follow recommendations
from the literature such as visual or kinesthetic learning, multiple
representations, connections to etymology and everyday language,
think-pair-share, wait time, scaffolding, advance organizers, real-world and
cultural connections, questioning strategies, and group work.Please let me know if you think of additional
ways I might be able to support your learning and feel free to come up and ask
me to clarify wording on a test question or to repeat, rephrase or illustrate
important ideas in class discussion that go by very quickly. (Think of class as
a basketball game where each class has an allotment of 1-minute or 20-second "timeouts"
for this purpose.)
TOPICS:Topics covered will
be drawn from the following (subject to refinement or modification by the
instructor to take into account interests, backgrounds, resource availability,
logistics, scheduling/sequencing issues, and balance between depth and
breadth):
* Overview:the "Technology Principle" of the NCTM Principles
and Standards for School Mathematics (if you're not a member, get free
120-day access to the full document: standardstrial.nctm.org/triallogin.asp);
a brief summary is:
* CAS: Computer Algebra
System (software with symbolic manipulation capability, such as Mathematica, Maple, MathCad,
Derive; calculators such as TI-89, TI-92, Voyage 200); some packages such as Mathematica have student and precollege school
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Graphs, networks and design
This module is about using ideas from discrete mathematics to model problems, and representing these ideas through diagrams. The word 'graphs' refers to diagrams consisting of points joined by lines. These points may correspond to chemical atoms, towns, electrical terminals or anything that can be connected in pairs. The lines may be chemical bonds, roads, wires or other connections. The main topics of mathematical interest are graphs and digraphs; network flows; block designs; geometry; codes; and mathematical modelling. Application areas covered include communications; structures and mechanisms; electrical networks; transport systems; social networks; and computer science. To study this module you should have a sound knowledge of relevant mathematics provided by the appropriate OU level 2 study.
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What you will study
What codes are used by spacecraft in communicating with Earth? Where do you brace a framework to make it rigid? How many colours are needed for a map to ensure that neighbouring countries have different colours? How can you assign people to jobs for which they are qualified? These are some of the questions to be answered in the module. The problems range from those arising in technology, operational research and the sciences to puzzles of a recreational nature. We show the connections between problems in widely differing areas and describe methods for their solution that use the properties they have in common.
The material is presented in a down-to-earth manner, with the emphasis on solving problems and applying algorithms, rather than on abstract ideas and proofs.
The module is divided into three related areas: graphs, networks and design. The Introduction introduces two themes of the module, combinatorics and mathematical modelling, and illustrates them with examples from the three areas.
Graphs 1: Graphs and digraphs discusses graphs and digraphs in general, and describes the use of graph theory in genetics, ecology and music, and of digraphs in the social sciences. We discuss Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs and related problems; one of these is the well-known Königsberg bridges problem.
Networks 1: Network flows is concerned with the problem of finding the maximum amount of a commodity (gas, water, passengers) that can pass between two points of a network in a given time. We give an algorithm for solving this problem, and discuss important variations that frequently arise in practice.
Design 1: Geometric design, concerned with geometric configurations, discusses two-dimensional patterns such as tiling patterns, and the construction and properties of regular and semi-regular tilings, and of polyominoes and polyhedra.
Graphs 2: Trees Trees are graphs occurring in areas such as branching processes, decision procedures and the representation of molecules. After discussing their mathematical properties we look at their applications, such as the minimum connector problem and the travelling salesman problem.
Networks 2: Optimal paths How does an engineering manager plan a complex project encompassing many activities? This application of graph theory is called 'critical path planning'. It is one of the class of problems in which the shortest or longest paths in a graph or digraph must be found.
Design 2: Kinematic design The mechanical design of table lamps, robot manipulators, car suspension systems, space-frame structures and other artefacts depends on the interconnection of systems of rigid bodies. This unit discusses the contribution of combinatorial ideas to this area of engineering design.
Graphs 3: Planarity and colouring When can a graph be drawn in the plane without crossings? Is it possible to colour the countries of any map with just four colours so that neighbouring countries have different colours? These are two of several apparently unrelated problems considered in this unit.
Networks 3: Assignment and transportation If there are ten applicants for ten jobs and each is suitable for only a few jobs, is it possible to fill all the jobs? If a manufacturer supplies several warehouses with a product made in several factories, how can the warehouses be supplied at the least cost? These problems of the system-management type are answered in this unit.
Design 3: Design of codes Redundant information in a communication system can be used to overcome problems of imperfect reception. This section discusses the properties of certain codes that arise in practice, in particular cyclic codes and Hamming codes, and some codes used in space probes.
Graphs 4: Graphs and computing describes some important uses of graphs in computer science, such as depth-first and breadth-first search, quad trees, and the knapsack and travelling salesman problems.
Networks 4: Physical networks Graph theory provides a unifying method for studying the current through an electrical network or water flow through pipes. This unit describes the graphical representation of such networks.
Design 4: Block designs If an agricultural research station wants to test different varieties of a crop, how can a field be designed to minimise bias due to variations in the soil? The answer lies in block designs. This unit explains the concepts of balanced and resolvable designs and gives methods for constructing block designs.
Conclusion In this unit, many of the ideas and problems encountered in the module are reviewed, showing how they can be generalised and extended, and the progress made in finding solutions is discussed.
You will learn
Successful study of this module should enhance your skills in finding solutions to problems, interpreting mathematical results in real-world terms and communicating mathematical ideas clearly to both experts and non-experts.
Entry
There are no formal entry requirements.
Preparatory work
You need pre-requisite mathematical skills and knowledge: familiarity algebraic manipulation and the idea of proof, and experience of matrix multiplication would be an advantage – check you're ready for MT365 with our self-assessed quizThe many diagrams in the text and the computing element could be demanding if you have impaired sight or certain types of colour blindness. Written transcripts are available for the audio-visual material.
To use the module software you will need to spend considerable amounts of time using a personal computer although its use is not essential. It is designed to enhance the student's learning experience but it is possible to pass the module without using it CDs, DVDs, software and a website.
You will need
CD player and DVD player (or computer able to play DVDs).
You require access to the internet at least once a week during the module to download module resources and assignments, submit assignmentsGraphs, networks and design starts once a year – in October. This page describes the module that will start in October 2018. We expect it to start for the last time in October 2022MT365
Credits
30
OU Level
3
SCQF level
10
FHEQ level
6
Course work includes:
4 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs)
4 Interactive computer-marked assignments (iCMAs)
Examination
No residential school
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Matlab is one of the most widely used and powerful math software packages ever created. Matlab is very powerful, but its layout and functions can be intimidating for many users.
This app contains 7 Hours of video tutorials that are designed to get you up and running quickly with Matlab. Every lesson features step-by-step video tutorials that show you how to use Matlab using real-world examples!
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Introduction and User Interface
Lessons 1-4
Working with Vectors
Lessons 23-34
Basic Calculations
Lessons 5-8
Working with Matrices
Lessons 35-48
Working with Variables
Lessons 9-14
Algebraic Calculations
Lessons 49 - 53
Essential Mathematical Functions
Lessons 15-18
Calculus Calculations
Lessons 54-58
Working with Complex Numbers
Lessons 19-22
Basic Graphing
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A while ago you answered a question about the questionable numbering of Math 112, 113, and 119. Well, there is more questionable numbering in the Math department: Math 343, Elementary Linear Algebra, is meant to be taken before, and is in fact a prerequisite for, lower-numbered classes such as Math 214, Math 315, and probably others. Why is this? Does the Math department just want to confuse us all?
- Chris
A:
Dear Chris, Yeah. Hello? Um, it's THE MATH DEPARTMENT. Those calcualator toting, graph paper carrying, equation solving jerks make a pretty good living confusing us all. -Thor (The disgruntled English major who somehow ended up in a really hard math class | 677.169 | 1 |
Elementary algebra is a fundamental and relatively basic form of algebra taught to students who are presumed to have little or no formal knowledge of mathematics beyond arithmetic. While in arithmetic only numbers and their arithmetical operations (such as +, −, ×, ÷) occur, in algebra one also uses symbols (such as x and y, or a and b) to denote numbers. Elementary Algebra should be distinguished from abstract algebra, a more advanced field of study.
In elementary algebra, an "expression" may contain numbers, variables and arithmetical operations. These are usually written (by convention) with 'higher-power' terms on the left (see polynomial); a few examples are:
In more advanced algebra, an expression may also include elementary functions.
An equation is the claim that two expressions are equal. Some equations are true for all values of the involved variables (such as a + b = b + a); such equations are called identities. Conditional equations are true for only some values of the involved variables: x2 − 1 = 4. The values of the variables which make the equation true are the solutions of the equation and can be found through equation solving.
Generalizations
The use of symbols to denote numbers, called variables, is used in algebra to make generalizations about mathematics. This is useful because:
It allows arithmetical equations (and inequalities) to be stated as laws (such as a + b = b + a for all a and b), and thus is the first step to the systematic study of the properties of the real number system.
It allows reference to numbers which are not known. In the context of a problem, a variable may represent a certain value which is not yet known, but which may be found through the formulation and manipulation of equations.
It allows the exploration of mathematical relationships between quantities (such as "if you sell x tickets, then your profit will be 3x − 10 dollars").
These three are the main strands of elementary algebra.
Operations
Main article: Operation (mathematics)
Properties of operations
Operation
Is Written
commutative
associative
identity element
inverse operation
Addition
a + b
a + b = b + a
(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
0, which preserves numbers: a + 0 = a
Subtraction ( - )
Multiplication
a × b or a • b
a × b = b × a
(a × b) × c = a × (b × c)
1, which preserves numbers: a × 1 = a
Division ( / )
Exponentiation
ab
Not commutative
Not associative
1, which preserves numbers: a1 = a
Logarithm (Log)
The operation of addition...
has an inverse operation called subtraction: (a + b) − b = a, which is the same as adding a negative number, a − b = a + (−b);
The operation of multiplication...
means repeated addition: a × n = a + a +...+ a (n number of times);
has an inverse operation called division that works for non-zero numbers: (ab)/b = a, which is the same as multiplying by a reciprocal, a/b = a(1/b);
distributes over addition: (a + b)c = ac + bc;
is abbreviated by juxtaposition: a × b ≡ ab;
The operation of exponentiation...
means repeated multiplication: an = a × a ×...× a (n number of times);
has an inverse operation, called the logarithm: alogab = b = logaab;
distributes over multiplication: (ab)c = acbc;
can be written in terms of n-th roots: am/n ≡ (n√a)m and thus even roots of negative numbers do not exist in the real number system. (See: complex number system)
has the property: abac = ab + c;
has the property: (ab)c = abc.
in general ab ≠ ba and (ab)c ≠ a(bc);
Order of operations
Main article: Order of operations
In mathematics it is important that the value of an expression is always computed the same way. Therefore, it is necessary to compute the parts of an expression in a particular order, known as the order of operations. The standard order of operations is expressed in the following chart.
parenthesis
exponents and roots
multiplication and division
addition and subtraction
A common mnemonic device for remembering this order is PEMDAS. Generally in Elementary Algebra, the use of brackets (often called parentheses) and their simple applications will be taught at most of the schools in the world.
Equations
Properties of equality
The relation of equality (=) is...
reflexive: a = a;
symmetric: if a = b then b = a;
transitive: if a = b and b = c then a = c.
The relation of equality (=) has the property...
that if a = b and c = d then a + c = b + d and ac = bd;
that if a = b then a + c = b + c;
that if two symbols are equal, then one can be substituted for the other.
Properties of inequality
The relation of inequality (<) has the property...
of transivity: if a < b and b < c then a < c;
that if a < b and c < d then a + c < b + d;
that if a < b and c > 0 then ac < bc;
that if a < b and c <>bc < ac.
Linear equations in one variable
Main article: Linear equation
The simplest equations to solve are linear equations that have only one variable. They contain only constant numbers and a single variable without an exponent. For example:
The central technique is add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides of the equation by the same number in order to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. Once the variable is isolated, the other side of the equation is the value of the variable. For example, by subtracting 4 from both sides in the equation above:
can simplify to:
Dividing both sides by 2:
simplifies to the solution:
The general case,
follows the same format for the solution:
Quadratic equations
Main article: Quadratic equation
Quadratic equations can be expressed in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a is not zero (if it were zero, then the equation would not be quadratic but linear). Because of this a quadratic equation must contain the term a3, which is known as the quadratic term. Hence a ≠ 0, and so we may divide by a and rearrange the equation into the standard form
where p = b/a and q = −c/a. Solving this, by a process known as completing the square, leads to the quadratic formula.
Quadratic equations can also be solved using factorization (the reverse process of which is expansion, but for two linear terms is sometimes denoted foiling). As an example of factoring:
Which is the same thing as
It follows from the zero-product property that either x = 2 or x = −5 are the solutions, since precisely one of the factors must be equal to zero. All quadratic equations will have two solutions in the complex number system, but need not have any in the real number system. For example,
has no real number solution since no real number squared equals −1. Sometimes a quadratic equation has a root of multiplicity 2, such as:
For this equation, −1 is a root of multiplicity 2.
Exponential and logarithmic equations
An exponential equation is an equation of the form aX = b for a > 0, which has solution
when b > 0. Elementary algebraic techniques are used to rewrite a given equation in the above way before arriving at the solution. For example, if
then, by subtracting 1 from both sides of the equation, and then dividing both sides by 3 we obtain
whence
or
A logarithmic equation is an equation of the form logaX = b for a > 0, which has solution
For example, if
then, by adding 2 to both sides of the equation, followed by dividing both sides by 4, we get
whence
from which we obtain
Radical equations
A radical equation is an equation of the form Xm/n = a, for m, n integers, which has solution
if m is odd, and solution
if m is even and a ≥ 0. For example, if
then
whence either x = 8 − 5 = 3, or x = −8 − 5 = −13.
System of linear equations
Main article: System of linear equations
In the case of a system of linear equations, like, for instance, two equations in two variables, it is often possible to find the solutions of both variables that satisfy both equations.
[edit]Elimination Method
An example of solving a system of linear equations is by using the elimination method:
Multiplying the terms in the second equation by 2:
Adding the two equations together to get:
which simplifies to
Since the fact that x = 2 is known, it is then possible to deduce that y = 3 by either of the original two equations (by using 2 instead of x) The full solution to this problem is then
Note that this is not the only way to solve this specific system; y could have been solved before x.
Second method of finding a solution
Another way of solving the same system of linear equations is by substitution.
An equivalent for y can be deduced by using one of the two equations. Using the second equation:
Subtracting 2x from each side of the equation:
and multiplying by -1:
Using this y value in the first equation in the original system:
Adding 2 on each side of the equation:
which simplifies to
Using this value in one of the equations, the same solution as in the previous method is obtained.
Note that this is not the only way to solve this specific system; in this case as well, y could have been solved before x.
Other types of systems of linear equations
Unsolvable systems
In the above example, it is possible to find a solution. However, there are also systems of equations which do not have a solution. An obvious example would be:
The second equation in the system has no possible solution. Therefore, this system can't be solved. However, not all incompatible systems are recognized at first sight. As an example, the following system is studied:
When trying to solve this (for example, by using the method of substitution above), the second equation, after adding − 2x on both sides and multiplying by −1, results in:
And using this value for y in the first equation:
No variables are left, and the equality is not true. This means that the first equation can't provide a solution for the value for y obtained in the second equation.
Undetermined systems
There are also systems which have multiple or infinite solutions, in opposition to a system with a unique solution (meaning, two unique values for x and y) For example:
Isolating y in the second equation:
And using this value in the first equation in the system:
The equality is true, but it does not provide a value for x. Indeed, one can easily verify (by just filling in some values of x) that for any x there is a solution as long as y = −2x + 6. There are infinite solutions for this system.
Over- and underdetermined systems
Systems with more variables than the number of linear equations do not have a unique solution. An example of such a system is
Such a system is called underdetermined; when trying to find a solution, one or more variables can only be expressed in relation to the other variables, but cannot be determined numerically. Incidentally, a system with a greater number of equations than variables, in which necessarily some equations are sums or multiples of others, is called overdetermined.
Relation between solvability and multiplicity
Given any system of linear equations, there is a relation between multiplicity and solvability. If one equation is a multiple of the other (or, more generally, a sum of multiples of the other equations), then the system of linear equations is undetermined, meaning that the system has infinitely many solutions. Example:
has solutions (x,y) such as (1,1), (0,2), (1.8,0.2), (4,−2), (−3000.75,3002.75), and so on.
When the multiplicity is only partial (meaning that for example, only the left hand sides of the equations are multiples, while the right hand sides are not or not by the same number) then the system is unsolvable. For example, in
the second equation yields that x + y = 1/4 which is in contradiction with the first equation. Such a system is also called inconsistent in the language of linear algebra. When trying to solve a system of linear equations it is generally a good idea to check if one equation is a multiple of the other. If this is precisely so, the solution cannot be uniquely determined. If this is only partially so, the solution does not exist. This, however, does not mean that the equations must be multiples of each other to have a solution, as shown in the sections above; in other words: multiplicity in a system of linear equations is not a necessary condition for solvability.
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The Math Question Center
The Math Question Center (MQC) is a community where students in Math M, 1a, 1b, 21a, and 21b
come together to work on their problem sets (or PSETs).
The center is staffed by undergraduate course assistants (CAs) who are there to help you
productively approach your PSETS. The goal of the MQC is for you to not only complete
your homework correctly, but also synthesize the main ideas from the PSETS so you can apply them more broadly.
The MQC is open Sundays - Thursdays (excluding holidays) from 7:30pm to 11pm, and is staffed by CAs
from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. As a general rule, if no class takes place the following day, then the
MQC is closed. Please refer to the schedule below for the exact location of the MQC for each course this semester:
NEW!: Starting Monday 9/18, 21a and 1b swap: the 21a MQC will be in 309 and the 1b MQC will be in B10.
Getting the Most Out of the MQC
In past semesters, the MQC has been used by many students. We are delighted that it has been so popular!
However, this means that MQC staffers are often able to spend only a few minutes
helping any one student. Here are some tips to help you make use of this time effectively:
Before you visit the MQC, work on your homework, and try each problem carefully.
Only ask for help on problems you've thought through on your own first.
At the MQC, discuss your questions with other students in addition to asking for help from a staffer.
Use the MQC as a place to find other students with whom to work on your homework. Your classmates can be your best resource!
Keep in mind that the MQC staffers are not there to do your homework for you; their job is to guide you to
understanding the material well enough so that you can do the homework yourself. Try to work in your group as
autonomously as possible, but do ask for help when your group gets stuck.
Remember that the MQC is not the only available source for help! Each course has problem sessions, which can better
prepare you for the homework, as well as office hours, which may be more suitable for one-on-one assistance.
Please be sure to sign in each time you come to the MQC by filling out the
online sign-in sheet
(even if you leave immediately)! We need to keep track of usage
so we can provide the best service for you. | 677.169 | 1 |
Joshua B.
In its basic conceptual form, Algebra is a form of Mathematics with an equation and variables. An equation is "solved" when the values on either side of the = sign are balanced, and the variables bing an equation to life!
Curriculum will be discussed with the student so as to understand goals and co-create a pathway for learning.
A long term goal of mine is to help students gain new skills and self confidence to inspire future learning a | 677.169 | 1 |
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