Teach First Grade Math Lessons

How To : Teach first grade math lessons

Do you want to help your first grade student learn math skills? Get expert tips on teaching first grade math lessons in this free education video series. Part 1 of 12 - How to Teach first grade math lessons. Teach first grade math lessons - Part 2 of 12. Click through to watch ...more

How To : Teach reading to first grade home schoolers

If you are home schooling first graders, reading skills are very important for your lesson plans. Learn how to teach reading skills for home schooled children in this free education video. Part 1 of 14 - How to Teach reading to first grade home schoolers. Teach reading to firs ...more

How To : Program a calculator with basics

If you've ever had a little trouble trying to program your calculator, you may find a little relief with this four-part video tutorial. Here, a Texas Instruments (TI-84 Plus) calculator will be used to explain the programming process. The four parts include: 1: The Basics 2: ...more

News : Basic Math Operations

It was brought up a while back in a Community Call to Arms that *math* is handy for encryption (and let's face it, everything) so let us go over things you just have to know. "In its simplest meaning in mathematics and logic, an operation is an action or procedure which produc ...more

News : Understanding Modern Cryptography: Public Keys

Last time, we looked at archaic cryptography, so you should have a basic understanding of some of the concepts and terminology you'll need. Now, we'll discuss one of the most important advances in computer security in the 20th century—public key cryptography. What Is Public K ...more

How To : Perform a matchstick equation bar trick

This how-to video demonstrates a stumper of a puzzle‚ using only 4th grade math. Effect: Using matches (or in our case - toothpicks), create the incorrect math equation 1+11+111=1111. Then challenge your friend to move only 1 match and make the equation true. Make sure to poi ...more

How To : Solve a percent word math problem in algebra

A middle school has 1200 students. Of these, 25% are in the eighth grade. Yesterday, 95% of all eighth graders were present. How many eighth-grade students were absent yesterday? Solution First, we need to find the total number of eighth grade students at this school. 25% o ...more

How To : Become a dentist

Does dentistry sound of interest to you? If you don’t mind spending the day in other peoples’ mouths, dentistry might just be the career for you. In this video, learn what steps need to be taken to break into the field of dentistry. • An undergraduate degree • Application f ...more

News : Alice Waters and Her Edible Schoolyard!

Oh Alice Waters and her magical Edible Schoolyard! Back in 1994, Alice Waters and King Middle School principal Neil Smith, worked with the community to refurbish their 1930's cafeteria kitchen into a wonderland of food education. The kitchen along with a one acre garden was th ...more

How To : Master sixth grade mathematics

Math class got you down? We all know sixth grade mathematics is where we all start to lose it. We get frustrated with all of those numbers, try to figure it out, but ultimately flunk out or barely pass the class. Maybe the teacher just wasn't good enough to educate us, who kno ...more

How To : Make an egg drop and learn the physics behind it

The egg drop has become a sort of rite of passage for gangly fourth graders as they embark on their first journey into physics and math before they approach these subjects again later on in middle school and high school. The egg drop is a test of intellect as much as it's a r ...more

How To : Do Well on Your First Job Interview (For Students)

I know there are many students going for their first job that are new to the whole interview process. This is why I’m writing this article—to provide some tips on making your first interview experience simpler and hopefully successful. I’m currently in a university, but I had ...more

How To : Solve the six problem solution

Solving 6 math problems using different methods is the idea behind this video. First, you make three rows of numbers vertically from 1-9. All the numbers match across for example, 1 1 1, 2 2 2, 3 3 3, and so on. Each set of numbers creates a mathematical problem who's solution ...more

How To : Factor with the distributive property in algebra

The distributive property can make quick work of an algebra problem that might, at first blush, appear very daunting. See how to use it with this free video math lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematica ...more

How To : Multiply & Divide Numbers (Basic Elementary Math)

Adding and subtracting may be the easiest of mathematical operations, but once you get it down, multiplication and division can be just as easy. That's why it's called elementary arithmetic. If it were harder, it would be called college algebra or trigonometry. But it's not— i ...more

How To : Calculate Faster Than a Calculator

When you need to crunch numbers quickly — and I mean really quickly — there's a cool method you can use to multiply two numbers together in just a few seconds. This is great when you need to speed through multiplication homework, and is also good for impressing your math teac ...more

How To : Build wooden landscape steps with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install landscape steps. Steps: 1 Drive 1x2 stake into ground, then use straightedge and level to find height of top step; mark height on stake. 2 Use level to find height of grade at bottom; mark height on stake. 3 Measure ...more

How To : Draw a turkey using your hand

This tutorial is perfect for kids who might be in kindergarden or first grade. It's a common activity that has been done for many years and makes art easy to do. This video shows you how to draw a turkey using your own hand. All it takes is a pencil, your hand, and maybe some ...more

How To : Create a watercolor effect using rubber stamps

Even as early as first grade art class, you learn that watercolor/painting is an entirely different category from stamping, which basically requires a stamp pad and rubber stamp. But this tutorial blurs the line between the two art forms in the most attractive way possible. W ...more

How To : Calculate your GPA

In order to calculate your cumulative average (GPA), you need to know the value of the grades you receive. The grades you receive in your classes are based on the grading scale of each instructor in your classes. Your cumulative average is the resulting value of all of the gra ...more

How To : Prepare for the PSAT math section

In this video the tutor explains a four strategies for standardize tests, complete with examples of each, explained fully. The first strategy to prepare for the math section of the PSAT, is simply reading the question, and understanding what the question is asking. The second ...more

How To : Find the area of a triangle

In this video, learn how to calculate one of the most important puzzlers in math - the area of a triangle. This is one of the first things you will learn in geometry and is helpful in math as well as science classes. Check out this tutorial if you are having trouble grasping t ...more

How To : Borrow and regroup in math

In this video, we learn how to borrow and regroup in math. First, look at the top numbers of the subtraction equation. Look to see if it's smaller than the bottom number. If not, look at the numbers to the left of each one on the top to see if you can borrow from them. If you ...more

How To : Use the order of operations in algebra

Are you looking for a simple math explanation on order of operations? Remember the following sentence: “Please excuse my dear aunt Sally.” What does this sentence have to do with math? The first letter of each word stands for an operation. “P” stands for parenthesis, “E” for e ...more

How To : Remove an acrylic scratch

To remove the scratch in acrylic you need to first use Silicon Carbide water proof paper of 600CW grade. Turn over the paper and rub the scratched area of acrylic in a circular motion. You will see the scratch disappears after few minutes. Thereafter use the Silicon Carbide wa ...more

How To : Remember "greater than" & "less than" symbols

This video shows you how to easily remember "greater than" and "less than" math symbols. The first thing you have to remember is that "less than" symbol looks like the letter L ("less than" symbol is "<"). When you see this sign, remember that < looks like L and means "less th ...more

How To : Play pig dice

The game of pig involves a bit of gambling and strategy, and is easy for any person to pick up. Learn how to play with this video. Pig is a deceptively simple dice game that anyone can learn in a snap. Step 1 Roll one die for your first turn. Playing with two dice is option ...more

How To : Add or subtract fractions with math

Learn how to add or subtract fractions with math in simple steps. First convert any story line you have into a fraction. Now you have to convert the denominators so that both the fractions have the same. To do so multiply both the numerators and denominators with the same numb ...more

How To : Cheat on a math test using a calculator

In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat on a math test using a calculator. The first way to cheat is to go into your calculator where the programming is. After this, you can type in the information that you need to store into the calculator and then save it to look at later. T ...more

How To : Multiply math fractions

Math is one of those subjects in school where you either love it or hate it or just don't get it. But math is nothing to fear, because it's a part of our everyday lives, and ifs something everyone should know the basics of. Don’t let math intimidate you. Whether you’re multipl ...more

How To : Create an Excel spreadsheet to calculate your GPA

Open Microsoft Office Excel. Across the top notice letters (columns), along the sides are numbers (rows). The columns and rows can be extended by highlighting sections and right clicking and choosing the high of the row. You can also select to add a border, and change the orie ...more

How To : Things to Do on WonderHowTo (12/07 - 12/13)

WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. This week: A double exposure cell phone photog ...more

News : The Wonderful World of the CALF

What is the best way to level up? My answer to you is all about the calves! They're all over the feed, free to collect, and usually easy to get as there are 10 per post available. I've been collecting calves for a a long time now, because they have the best coin collect rate ...more

How To : Add fractions with mixed numbers using math

When you start out using fractions, one of the first things you will learn is how to add and subtract them. In this tutorial, made specifically for beginners, you will learn the basics of adding fractions with mixed numbers. This is really not very hard and if you follow along ...more

How To : Multiply mixed numbers

A guy from the website Math Problem Generator explains, in this video, how to easily multiply mixed fraction numbers. First, he demonstrates that you need to convert both of the numbers to improper fractions. Then he shows that you need to multiply the two resulting numbers to ...more

How To : Things to Do on WonderHowTo (02/22 - 02/28)

WonderHowTo is made up of niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. Thanks to all of our active moderators and ...more

How To : Subtract rational expressions

In this video, we learn how to subtract rational expressions. To start, you will need to find common denominators. To do this, factor out the denominators in the fractions on both sides of the equations. Now you need to build the lowest common denominator for these two fractio ...more

How To : Find the area of a trapezoid quickly

In another installment of Math Problem Generator this video shows how to find the area of a trapezoid. First it displays the dimension of the triangle, with the corresponding formula to find the area. This quick and easy demonstration shows how to plug in the correct dimension ...more

How To : Solve a ten digit number math problem

Check out this video tutorial on how to Solve a ten digit number math problem. This video will show you the key to solving the puzzle to find a 10 digit number, such that 10 digits are divisible by 10, and the first 9 are divisible by 9, and so on. The number 3816547290. Now ...more

How To : Graph inequalities on a number line

In this video, we learn how to graph inequalities on a number line. Inequalities have a greater than or less than sign instead of an equal signs. Remember that these are no different than figuring out how to graph normal equations. First, you will need to remove the single num ...more

How To : Graph an inequality on a number line in Algebra

The video described here from [free math tutoring Freemathtutoring] teaches how to plot natural number on a number line in different situations. First, the author defines natural numbers, integers and real numbers. He then teaches different methods on how to plot natural numbe ...more

How To : Graph linear equations in algebra easily

In this math lesson you will learn how to graph linear inequalities. Let’s graph the following inequality: 4x + y > 4 First, attach the corresponding equation: 4x + y = 4 Then, isolate y by subtracting 4x on both sides: y = -4x + 4 The slope and y-intercept equation of a ...more

How To : Things to Do on WonderHowTo (11/16 - 11/22)

WonderHowTo is made up niche communities called Worlds. If you've yet to join one (or create your own), get a taste below of what's going on in the community. Check in every Wednesday for a roundup of new activities and projects. Hacking, crafting, mining & more… just another ...more

Blue : The Color of Dishonor and Subterfuge

When I used to play Magic every day during 7th grade, one of my regular opponents was a kid named Eddie. He played an all-Blue, deck, the first I'd ever seen. At that point I was even more creature-obsessed than I am now and my deck were unwieldy hulks practically begging to b ...more

How To : Change fractions to decimals

In this tutorial, we learn how to change fractions to decimals. Once you learn how to do this, it can help you learn more levels of math. Start out with easy problems and work your way up to more difficult ones. First, try rewriting the equation. Take your top numerator and di ...more

How To : Solve a single-step equation using multiplication

In this video, we learn how to solve a single-step equation using multiplication. For the first step, get rid of any number surrounding the variable. To do this, you will need to multiply the numbers around it by their opposite to make them equal zero. Once you have done this, ...more

News : I Love Books

I love books. I've loved books before I could even read them. I remember spending any free moments poring over the pictures, trying to pick out the words. I can recall the first triumphant moments when words began to make sense to me. I grew up in a house filled with books and ...more

News : Mathematical Quilting

I got hooked on origami sometime after Math Craft admin Cory Poole posted instructions for creating modular origami, but I had to take a break to finish a quilt I've been working on for a while now. It's my first quilt, and very simple in its construction (straight up squares, ...more

How To : Type math equations in OpenOffice Writer

In this Software video tutorial you will type math equations in Open Office Writer. Double click and open up the writer. First you got to add a button to the toolbar. For this, click on the arrow at the end of the toolbar and select 'customize toolbar'. On the window that pops ...more

How To : Use a formula to calculate the volume of a cube

Calculating the volume of a cube is very important in high school geometry classes. Calculating the volume of a solid can be confusing at first, but with a little practice you will be able to get it right. In this tutorial, high school math teacher Doug Simms teaches you exact ...more

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