Posts Tagged ‘problems’

Basic Math Skills : Rounding Decimals

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

When rounding decimals, round up to the next digit in the sequence if the digit is equal to or greater than five. Round decimals to specific decimal places using tips from a math tutor in this free video on math skills.

Expert: Alex Martinez
Bio: Alex Martinez grew up in western Massachusetts and is currently a mechanical engineering student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He’s set to graduate in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:1:28

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Math Calculations & Conversions : Changing Mixed Numbers Into Decimals

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

A mixed number is a number that contains both whole numbers and fractions. Change mixed numbers into decimals by creating a simple fraction and turning the fraction into a percentage with tips from a math teacher in this free video math lesson.

Expert: Steve Jones
Bio: Steve Jones is an experienced high school mathematics and science teacher.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky

Duration : 0:2:20

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Math Worksheets - Figuring Percentages

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

http://www.FreedomUniversity.tv/mathworksheets

This is part of a series of math videos and worksheets to ensure your successs. This video is about how to figure or calculate percentages or fractions. You can get more videos or multimedia content on other technical topics by contacting me at john@e-liteworks.com.

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Fractions & Proportions : How to Multiply With Decimal Points

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Multiplying with decimal points is the same as any other multiplication problem, as long as the amount of decimal points for each number is noted. Move the decimal left for the number of decimals in a multiplication equation with help from a math teacher in this free video on using decimals in math.

Expert: Jimmy Chang
Contact: www.wearehdtv.com
Bio: Jimmy Chang has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for more than nine years. He has a master’s degree in math and his specialties include calculus, algebra, liberal arts math, and trigonometry.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:2:17

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Watch Video on Decimal Word Problems - Pre Algebra Help

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Access full lesson containing this video at: http://www.yourteacher.com/prealgebra/decimalwordproblems.php Students learn to solve word problems that involve adding or subtracting decimals. For example: Margaret is mailing three letters that weigh 3.7 oz., 2.913 oz., and 2.82 oz. What is the combined weight of the letters?

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Multiplication by Fours & Sixes, Learning the Times Table Stars

Monday, July 13th, 2009

http://RightBrainMath.com This video is a great way to learn the times table and multiplication in a friendly way. Using number circles to create star patterns. Plays with patterns. This is a right brain approach, a teaching strategy to see an overview of factor sets. All MisterNumber videos are a full five stars. Please leave feedback or email me if you like them. The book, EZ Times Table is available on Amazon and comes with 8 extra free worksheets.
http://RightBrainMath.com Math times table created from fun patterns as a way to learn multiplication tables for Fours and Sixes. This video also teaches place value. This video has the student create worksheets where they can learn the times tables. This is useful for teaching math in a classroom, at home, as part of homeschool or as fun homework. Right Brain Math can teach Elementary Students. Curriculum Review magazine calls it a revolutionary approach to introducing math. It is also very effective for remedial math for students who have fallen behind in math. Learning the multiplication tables are crucial for a student taking algebra. The Right Brain approach has helped many kids who have a negative attitude about math or numbers. http://RightBrainMath.com
Right Brain Math is an easy, effective, visual method of teaching multiplication as well as addition, subtraction, or division. It also helps students learn factors.
Because it uses visual and auditory patterns as a teaching strategies, it appeals to many learning styles because it emphasizes patterns and puzzles and overviews.
Kids see the big picture of the multiplication tables first, and then understand how the individual factors relate to each other. http://RightBrainMath.com

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Basic Math Skills : How to Write a Decimal as a Percent

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Write a decimal as a percent by multiplying the number by 100 and moving the decimal point two places to the right. Calculate percentages from fractions and decimals using tips from a math tutor in this free video on math skills.

Expert: Alex Martinez
Bio: Alex Martinez grew up in western Massachusetts and is currently a mechanical engineering student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He’s set to graduate in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:1:39

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How to Teach Kids Kindergarten Math : How to Teach Kids Subtraction with Circles

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Teach kids kindergarten math, like subtraction, by using circles to demonstrate taking away an item, rather than using the word subtract; learn more about teaching kindergarten math in this free kindergarten education video.

Expert: Matt Moskal
Bio: Matt Moskal is a free-lance artist with a BA in Elementary / Special Education. He has taught Kindergarten through 6th grade in the Philadelphia School District since 2003.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:2:9

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Watch Video on 30-60-90 Triangles - Geometry Help

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Access full lesson containing this video at: http://www.yourteacher.com/geometry/306090triangles.php Students are asked to solve advanced problems using the 45°-45°-90° and 30°-60°-90° triangle formulas, such as finding the missing parts of a rhombus, a trapezoid, or an equilateral triangle.

Duration : 0:4:11

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How to Teach Kids Kindergarten Math : Teaching Kids Numbers with Dot Worksheets

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Dot worksheets are a great way to teach kids numbers; make dots on a sheet and have the child point and count the dots, and write down the appropriate number, get more numbering tips in this free kindergarten education video.

Expert: Matt Moskal
Bio: Matt Moskal is a free-lance artist with a BA in Elementary / Special Education. He has taught Kindergarten through 6th grade in the Philadelphia School District since 2003.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:12

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