Friday, January 4, 2013

3D Geometry - Interactive Learning from Annenberg.org ....

Learn Three Dimensional Geometry! Try this 3D interactive tool free online from Annenberg.org
 
http://www.learner.org/interactives/geometry/http://www.learner.org/interactives/geometry/

 

 

Explain How a Set of Points Makes Geometric Shapes...

Geometry and Sets of Points. What are the Connections?


Link: http://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/set-of-points.html

Lines. Circles. Ellipses. And more. These are all examples of sets of points. This website by MathIsFun.com provides a nice interactive overview of why this is so. It visually helps us understand what is happening.

Check it out.
Enjoy.
P. Hanna, OCT.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Common Geometry Symbols and Names via MathIsFun.com

Can You Name or Write Common Geometry Symbols?
 
Many student have difficulty reading and writing math because they are unfamiliar with common geometry symbols. If you are one of them, then this website from MathIsFun.com can help. It provides a quick reference guide to common symbols. Check it out and learn!

Enjoy.
PH.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

An Introduction to Algrebra via YouTube: Mathexpressions.com

New To Algebra?

 
This YouTube Video is a gentle introduction to algebra. It shows the thinking behind unknown numbers. The rest of the MathExpression.com videos are also helpful in learning mathematics.

Enjoy.
PHanna

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Get Your Financial Toolkit from the Gov. of Canada...

Your Financial Toolkit

The new year is here and you want to manage your money better.
So set aside some time. Make a plan. And check out this Government of Canada resource!

Your money now $. Your money in the future $$$$?

Link: http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/ft-of/home-accueil-eng.html

If you have the discipline to create and follow a financial plan, then this web resource might really help you get better organized. At the very least, you may learn some vocabulary that might help you in the future.

Enjoy.
PH.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Pythagorean Theorem - Free Online Game Challenge

This free online game provides a gaming way to test your knowlege of how to use the Pythagorean Theorem. Try it!

http://www.math-play.com/Pythagorean-Theorem-Game.html

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Texting and Driving PSA Commercial YouTube

Public Service Announcement (PSA)
A Disturbing and Visually Graphic Video Showing the Results of Texting and Driving.


Viewer discretion advised.

Monday, December 17, 2012

INTEL: The Story Inside the Computer.

How Does A Computer Work? 
 
INTEL The Story Inside the Computer.
Link: http://educate.intel.com/en/TheJourneyInside/ExploreTheCurriculum/EC_IntroductionToComputers/
Intel is one of the leading computer chip makers in the world. The education divsion put together a good step-by-step set of lessons showing how computers are designed and built.

I like the interactive approach offered by this website. It provides a high school appropriate approach to understanding computers, but is also interesting to anyone of anyage that wants to learn more.

Check it out! I think it is an excellent learning resource!!

Enjoy.

P. Hanna

Thursday, December 13, 2012

What is a Prime Number? Want a Prime calculator?...

Prime Number Calculator Helps Find Primes!

If you are confused about prime numbers, then check out Prime Number Chart and Calculator from MathisFun.

Here, you can see a list of many prime numbers. In addition, you can enter a number into the calculator to see if it is a prime number.

Prime numbers are the key to computer password encryption and security.

Enjoy.
PH.