029 TMD What are 1D, 2D, and 3D Coordinates?

Tweet Learn what 1D, 2D, and 3D (one, two, and three-dimensional) means in math and how coordinate systems are used to describe locations in 1D, 2D, and 3D. Questions go to mathdude@quickanddirtytips.com or 206-339-6279. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Listen to the math podcast here . . . → Read More: 029 TMD What are 1D, 2D, and 3D Coordinates?

Should I be Good in Algebra?

Tweet Let’s Explore Algebra Algebra is a wide component of mathematics that uses generalization by exchanging letters for numbers. This abstraction is the very reason why most people find algebra scary and too difficult to handle and it is the same reasons why some pupils find it fun to play around with. Algebra topics extend from [...] . . . → Read More: Should I be Good in Algebra?

Year 4 maths worksheet: Counting

Tweet Whilst children get used to counting on in tens and hundreds, sometimes it can be useful to count on in 25s and 50s, especially when using money or measurement. This is the second page published on counting in 25s and 50s, concentrating on money and is probably most suited to year 4 children. This page can [...] . . . → Read More: Year 4 maths worksheet: Counting

008 TMD Two Tips to Help You Add Quickly

Tweet Learn two quick and dirty tips to help you kick your calculator dependency and make faster calculations in your head. Questions go to mathdude@quickanddirtytips.com or 206-339-6279. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Listen to the math podcast here . . . → Read More: 008 TMD Two Tips to Help You Add Quickly

Worksheets for Reducing Fractions

Tweet A new collection of worksheets on reducing fractions has been posted. These sheets are at several levels of difficulty and include simple reductions and reducing improper fractions to mixed numbers in the lowest form. Answer keys show the reductions in the same style as the other fraction worksheets. I’m working on additional worksheets dealing with converting fractions to [...] . . . → Read More: Worksheets for Reducing Fractions