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How To : Guess a Random Number Using a Math Trick

Though impressive, reading minds in person has been done and overdone. Revamp this tired sport by learning how to mind read over the phone and even on Twitter. Watch this video for Scam School's method of reading minds over social media mediums. So whether you're at the bar o ...more

How To : Pass Your Math Class With 9 Tips

Not all people can catch up with formulas, and problem solving skills, but with the right attitude and proper time management there's no doubt you'll pass the subject. How to pass your math class Be prepared. Physically, mentally and emotionally! Put your mind into it. Tell ...more

How To : Solve markup & markdown math problems in MS Excel

As you might guess, one of the domains in which Microsoft Excel really excels is business math. Brush up on the stuff for your next or current job with this how-to. In this tutorial from everyone's favorite digital spreadsheet guru, YouTube's ExcelIsFun, the 32nd installment i ...more

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 : Use a spinner to solve math probablity problems

In this lesson we will learn how to solve probability problems involving a spinner. A probability measures the likelihood of a certain event. It always ranges between 0 and 1. The following formula can be used to find the probability of a particular event: P(event) = the num ...more

How To : Find the sum of consecutive odd integers in math

Need some help figuring out the sum of a string of consecutive odd integers? See how it's done with this free video math lesson. Need help finding the From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belong ...more

How To : Solve math problems using proportions

Proportions or ratios are fundamental concepts of mathematics. A proportions is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. Hence proportion can be written in two ways as a:b=c:d or a/b=c/d. In these equations a and d are called as extremes and b,c are called as means. ...more

News : Tom Friedman's Twisted Math Art

Tom Friedman is one of my favorite artists. He's got a great sense of humor, and his work is meticulous and beautiful. He forays into Math Art, and from a partisan perspective, he seems to be inspired by mathematics, but the end results are more of a whimsical twist than a mat ...more

How To : Convert decimeters to kilometers in basic math

From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps. With this installment from Internet pedagogical sup ...more

How To : Solve negative exponent problems in basic math

Looking for a guide on how to work with negative exponents in basic math? From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to foll ...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 : Use basic math operators when programming in Java

Want to program your own Java games and applications but don't know beans about object-oriented programming? Never you fear. This free video tutorial from TheNewBoston will have you coding your own Java apps in no time flat. Specifically, this lesson discusses how to use simpl ...more

How To : Convert between pounds and ounces in basic math

From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps. With this installment from Internet pedagogical sup ...more

How To : Get cubes in math with mysterious Vedic methods

Having problems with cubes. For some people, mathematics doesn't come easy, but there are tricks to solving certain problems, like squares and cubes. Check out this math video tutorial to learn how to get cubes in math with mysterious Vedic methods. This is a mysterious metho ...more

How To : Divide a whole number by a proper fraction in math

Want to know how to divide a whole number by a proper fraction in basic arithmetic? Learn how it's done with this free video math lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodid ...more

How To : Do the disappearing dollar math trick

A math story problem in which you seem to come up a dollar short in the solution...but not really. Here's the trick with an explanation. The Disappearing Dollar Three people check into a hotel. They pay $30 to the manager and go to their room. The manager finds out that the r ...more

How To : Use simple formulas to do math in Excel 2007

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use simple formulas in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. For example, you can use a prewritten formula called the SUM function to find totals, such as your total monthly expenses. Excel ...more

How To : Cheat on a math test with a sticker

This video will show students how to cheat on a test using a sticker on which you will write the information that you will need. You should use any sticker where you can write all the information that you will need. Write as necessary in order to put all the information in one ...more

News : Math Craft Inspiration of the Week: Christmas Chaos

If you take two flat mirrors and place them front to back and look at them, you can see an infinite number of reflections. While this is a self-replicating pattern and can be somewhat mesmerizing, it isn't anywhere as interesting as looking at the chaotic scattering of light t ...more

How To : Simplify complex fractions in math

In this tutorial the instructor shows how to simplify complex fractions. A complex fraction is the same as a normal fraction, but has a fraction problem in the numerator and a fraction problem in the denominator. The first thing to do is arrive at a simple fraction both in the ...more

How To : Perform mental subtraction for math class

Having problems with subtraction. For some people, mathematics doesn't come easy, but there are tricks to solving certain problems, like subtraction. Check out this math video tutorial to learn how to perform mental subtraction for math class. Learn to calculate and subtracti ...more

How To : Rationalize the denominators of radicals in math

Need some help figuring out how to the rationalize denominators in prealgebra? From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to ...more

How To : Use the PRIME operator in math

In this video, we learn how to use the PRIME operator in math. The prime operator is the opposite of something in the equation. Take a look at the illustration in the video that is shown. Once you see that, you will be able to tell what A prime and B prime are. A prime is the ...more

How To : Solve simple math problems involving exponents

See how to apply exponent rules to simplify and solve equations with this free video math lesson from Internet pedagogical superstar Simon Khan. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to ...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 : Perform Mathemagic magic tricks with math

This cool trick involves a little math, but you won't believe the results! Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors, so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks. You will need two sheets of paper and a black ma ...more

News : Eat Candy Buttons Like a Math Musician

Meet Vi Hart, our charming host. Vi is a self-labeled "mathematical musician", who burns paper instruments, cuts food into mathematical shapes, twists balloons into mathematical models, and makes mathematical music with candy buttons. In other words, she's awesome.

How To : Simplify square roots in math

In this video the instructor shows how to simplify radicals. A radical is nothing but another name for a square root. To find the square root of a simple number the first thing that you need to do is factor it. If you need to compute the square root of a number, you first need ...more

How To : Reduce fractions in math problems

In this math tutorial, you will learn how to reduce fractions using the prime factoring method. The narrator, a math teacher, of the video begins by defining what prime numbers are. This is important to know. When reducing fractions you need to reduce both the numerator and th ...more

How To : Use Montessori math methods

Curious about Montessori materials and curriculum? Learn how Montessori schools teach math to preschoolers with games and activities in this free educational video series about Montessori math methods. Part 1 of 16 - How to Use Montessori math methods. Use Montessori math meth ...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

How To : Solve quadratic equations by factoring in math

In this video the instructor shows how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. You can solve a quadratic equation by factoring them. To do this first write the equation in the standard from which is a*x*x + b*x + c = 0. Now factor the equation into two smaller equations of ...more

How To : Do a "Math Magic" card trick

This video reveals how to perform and master the "Math Magic" card trick. Of course, you'll learn every step you'll need to know and small tips to make you a better magician. This is a quick and easy trick any magician at every level can begin to learn and try to master. After ...more

How To : Apply the distributive property in math

To solve simple algebraic expressions you have to use different properties. Distributive property is one among them. To apply distributive property in a algebraic expression multiply each term inside the parenthesis by the outside term. In this way you are distributing the out ...more

How To : Use Excel date math & time formatting

Once you learn some of the basics, Excel is an easy program to use. With the use of some simple formulas, you can streamline your whole data entry process. Just by typing in =SUM you can set a row or column to show the sum of other entries. It really is that easy. This video w ...more

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