The Guardian
Guessing Birthdays Using Algebra part 2
Learn how to guess birthdays using algebraic expressions. By assigning variables to month and day numbers, multiplying, adding, and simplifying, this instructor reveals a mathematical trick to accurately guessing birthdays. The engaging...
The Guardian
Finding the Mean and Median of Consecutive Numbers
Enthusiastic algebra instructor, Jonny Heeley introduces students to the concept of n. He demonstrates that the mean and median of three consecutive numbers will always be the middle number of the sequence. The instructor then shows...
The Guardian
Coffee Shop Algebra: Optimizing Seating for Efficient Service
Explore a real world example of how to use algebra to solve how many chairs a coffee shop needs. In this video, math instructor Jonny Heeley leads students through an interactive simulation to understand how we can use albegra to divide...
The Guardian
Using Numbers and Fruit to Illustrate Algebraic Concepts
In this video, enthusiastic instructor Jonny Heeley brings the magic of algebra to life using a creative market stall analogy. Students are encouraged to choose either a fruit or a number from the market and go through a series of...
The Guardian
Guessing Birthdays Using Algebra part 1
In this engaging video, instructor Jonny Heeley takes on the challenge of teaching seemingly tricky algebra topics to a group of students from North London schools. With a humorous approach, the teacher starts by discussing the common...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Algebra: Expanding
The tutorial examines how to expand algebra expressions. The resource consists of video examples.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Actress Danica Mc Kellar Helps "Girls Get Curves"
Listen as actress and math education advocate Danica McKellar discusses her latest book that tackles geometry. The book focuses on making math relate to what teenage girls are interested in studying. [12 min, 8 secs]