Healthcare Triage
Vaccines and Herd Immunity
In the last few years the rates of vaccine preventable illness have been on the rise. This isn't just something that's happening in the United States - it's happening throughout the world. Often, these outbreaks begin with unvaccinated...
Curated Video
Calculating Rates of Change for Nonlinear Graphs
The video discusses rates of change in nonlinear graphs and the two ways to calculate the rate of change: average rate of change and instantaneous rate of change. The presenter provides examples, such as a rocket taking off and the...
Curated Video
Ratios, Rates, and Unit Rates
During this video lesson we will learn the three ways to write a ratio. We will learn how to determine a rate and a unit rate. We will also learn how to simplify a complex rate to find the unit rate. We will also complete ratio tables to...
Healthcare Triage
Myths About IUDs
Last week I talked about IUDs. But there are still a number of myths and misperceptions about them. I covered some of them in my last book, "Don't Put That in There, and 69 other sex myths debunked". But all of you didn't buy the book....
Curated Video
Rates and Unit Rates
Use a rate and a unit rate to compare quantities with different units.
Healthcare Triage
Vaping Update: Policy Versus Reality
We've been covering the news on recent vaping-related lung injuries, and a lot has happened since our last video. Time for an update!
Healthcare Triage
Teen Suicide Rates Are Rising, but Prevention is Possible
Rates of teen suicide are rising, and rates for girls are higher than any time in the last 40 years. There are a number of ways to address this problem, but why aren't we using evidence based approaches to the problem?
MarketWatch
Here's how to navigate the real estate market's new normal
The pandemic changed the real estate market for sellers and buyers alike. Here's what to know and how to take advantage of it.
FuseSchool
Enzymes
Enzymes are really important proteins, that speed up the rates of reactions such as in photosynthesis, respiration and protein synthesis. The enzymes and substrates are always moving, and occasionally they collide at the right speed and...
Michigan Radio
Preventing Cancer at a Cellular Level
More money is spent on treating cancer than preventing it within the United States. However, scientists are getting closer to finding out if cell growth within our bodies promotes already existing cancer. Scientists are examining...
Financial Times
What if inflation returns?
While most people think interest rates will remain low for a long time, the FT's Robert Armstrong looks at the key factor that could upset that consensus – inflation – and what effect an increase in inflation would have on recent gains...
MarketWatch
3 ways to take advantage of record low mortgage rates
Mortgage rates remain near historic lows as a result of the Fed's efforts to boost the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how hopeful and current homeowners can benefit.
Curated Video
Understanding Unit Rates
In this video, students will learn about unit rates by exploring real-world examples. The video explains that ratios compare numbers, while rates compare different units. It provides examples such as comparing the price of a gallon of...
Visual Learning Systems
Ratios and Rates: Introduction (Ratios and Rates)
This series of videos investigates the meaning of ratios and rates. Special emphasis is given to the processes of comparing ratios and simplifying ratios. Real-life examples help students comprehend these often hard-to-teach concepts.
Visual Learning Systems
Ratios and Rates: Summing Up (Ratios and Rates)
This series of videos investigates the meaning of ratios and rates. Special emphasis is given to the processes of comparing ratios and simplifying ratios. Real-life examples help students comprehend these often hard-to-teach concepts.
Curated Video
Understanding Linear and Quadratic Expressions
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between linear and quadratic expressions. Linear expressions contain a variable and describe constant rates, while quadratic expressions include an x squared term and are used in...
Curated Video
Understanding Rates: Part of the Ratio Family
In this lesson, students will learn about rates and their connection to ratios. The video explains that rates are a type of ratio that compare two or more quantities of different measures, such as miles per hour or price per pound. It...
Curated Video
Kane In Your Corner: Credit scores could be costing drivers thousands in insurance
New ReviewCoqui Rivera says she was paying nearly $3,000 a year for full car insurance coverage before finding the same plan for just over $1,000.
Curated Video
How will Bank of Canada’s rate cut have an impact on home mortgages?
New ReviewSeptember and October are usually the weaker months for the markets, but this year’s rally keeps surprising. Not so surprising is Canada's central bank decision last week to lower its key interest rate by 25 basis points. Mark Ting from...
Curated Video
New bipartisan bill would give Congress authority to control tariffs
New ReviewThe bill would require the president to provide Congress with "an assessment of the potential impact of imposing or increasing the duty on United States businesses and consumers." (Scripps News)
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CT's controversial utility regulator resigns amid lawsuits and high electric rates
New ReviewMarissa Gillett announced she will resign as head of PURA – the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority – one day after a top Republican called for an impeachment inquiry.
Curated Video
Interest rate historical impact
New ReviewWhat impact will the Federal Reserve rate cut have on you and the U.S. economy? (Scripps News)
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Bank of Canada drops interest rate to 2.5% as economy slumps
New ReviewThe Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking its first cut since March, as the central bank moves to stimulate a weakened economy.