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The Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean Theorem was developed by the Greek Philosopher Pythagorus and is used in every day situations. These tips can ease the normal anxieties felt by students.
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Basic Trigonometric Principles
The most basic trigonometric operations, finding sines, cosines, and tangents, may seem rather tedious and without purpose at first, but these are essential to calculus.
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Quilt Block Construction: Halfsquare Triangles
Construction of quilt blocks with halfsquare triangles. Avoiding handling of bias edges.
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Pythagoras' Theorem
Pythagoras' Theorem is a profound result that has allowed mathematicians to cut corners for centuries, and is surely among the greatest in all mathematics.
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Year 2000 Goals for Mathematics Education, Part II
What is the goal for mathematics in the United States' year 2000 plan? A look at the goal and it's objectives. Part 2 of a 2-part article.
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Another Triangle Square Method
A faster and easier method for forming triangle squares and a 1940's pattern.
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Computer-Assisted Proofs
Much of mathematics, both theoretical and practical, has been built up throughout the centuries in the language of proofs - formal statements of mathematical reasoning.
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Euclid's Fourth Axiom
Euclid's fourth axiom, like all the others, is clearly a very simple assertion. It is how Euclid ingeniously utilizes these axioms, however, that holds importance.
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How to Make Half-Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
There are many ways to make half-square triangles, one of quilting's indispensable building blocks. Here are some of the most popular ways to piece them
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Observing Coma Berenices
Locating the spring cluster of galaxies in Coma Berenices.
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Spherical Geometry
While most people are familiar with foundational geometrical principles which are essentially "flat," non-Euclidean geometry plays an important role in many cases.
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Teaching Yoga to Children
Long touted for its health benefits both physically and mentally, yoga is now making a mainstream entrance into children's lives.
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The Unit Circle
The so-called unit circle is one of the key tools of trigonometry. At its simplest, it is merely a circle which has a center point at (0,0) and a radius of one.
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From a Flat to a Round Earth
The true shape of the Earth has been known far longer than most people realize. The idea of the Earth being round dates back to ancient Greece.
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How to Make a Homemade Sailboat Birthday Cake
Cap off a spectacular sailing birthday party with a homemade sailboat cake. Learn the recipe for this cake and discover professional cake decorating techniques.
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How to Make the Best Snowflake
Learn how to cut and fold a piece of paper to make a wonderful snowflake. It's a great activity to do with kids at home or school for some holiday season fun.
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