Brian McLogan
Find the slope...........
How to find the slope between two points in two different explanations. I hope one of them makes sense as we first look at the graphical approach and then move to the formula. ⭐ Beware of the negatives finding the slope - • Beware of the...
Brian McLogan
Problem that confuses students with their approach
In this video we are going to explore a common problem that confuses students when they need to write the equation of a parabola in conic sections. ⭐ All you need to know to graph a parabola in conic sections - • Learning conics? Make...
Brian McLogan
Know your Pythagorean Identities to Verify an Identity
It's all about knowing your Pythagorean Identities when you have to verify a trigonometric identity. Not sure? check out this video where I go through the process step by step. ⭐️ Don't overlook when verifying an identity - • Most...
Brian McLogan
Always follow this rule when solving a system of equations
It might not be easy or always possible but if you can follow this rule when solving a system of equations you can set yourself up for success. ⭐ stop adding system of equations - • stop subtracting system of equations ⭐ How to solve for...
Brian McLogan
Using the Difference of Two Squares Three TImes
When you need to factor a polynomial it is important to understand how to factor using the difference of two squares. However on this polynomial we are going to factor not once, not twice but three times ⭐️ Follow this tip when factoring...
Brian McLogan
I Hate "Keep Change Flip" when dividing fractions
Keep change flip is a very easy way to remember how to divide fractions but I believe should only be used once a student has developed a strong understanding of how and why we divide fractions by multiplying ⭐️ How I like to approach...
Brian McLogan
This is a great test question
This is a great test question that I would like to include on a rational expressions test because covers some of the most important elements students need to know for adding rational expressions
Brian McLogan
3 things you must know before graphing linear equations
Before you get started graphing linear equations it is important to have some basic understanding down pat. So in this video we will cover the three most important items you need to know before starting graphing linear equations.
Brian McLogan
Don't get rid of your denominators, combine them
How to create the rationalize the denominator effect without actually rationalizing the denominator. ⭐ Why knowing your Pythagorean identities is a must - • Know your Pythagorean Identities to V... ⭐ I go against using the most...
Brian McLogan
Simplify this Rational Expression using Order of Operations
In this video we are going to work through how to simplify a rational expression using the order of operation. ⭐️Follow Order of Operations Practice | 14 Examples - • Follow Order of Operations Practice |... ⭐️ A Different Spin of...
Brian McLogan
Step-by-step Guide To Evaluating The Six Trig Functions For Any Given Angle
In this video we are going to focus on evaluating the six trigonometric functions using the unit circle ⭐️ Evaluating Trigonometric Expressions: A Practice Worksheet - • Evaluating Trigonometric Expressions:... ✅✔ Trigonometry - Brian...
Brian McLogan
It's not what you think to solve simultaneous equations
In this video we are going to solve a system of equations that has a linear equation and a nonlinear equation involving square roots. ⭐️ stop subtracting system of equations - • stop subtracting system of equations ✅ System of Equations...
Brian McLogan
What Exactly are Excluded Values and How to Find Them
What exactly are excluded values? Well in this video we will work on a problem that goes deep on our understanding of excluded values at what that actually means. ⭐️ Why is subtracting soooo much harder - • Why is subtracting soooo much...
Brian McLogan
Why do students still make this mistake with logs
In this video we will explore some logarithmic properties that will help us better understand the rules of logarithms to better simplify expressions ⭐️ Understand evaluate logarithms with a fraction - • Understand evaluate logarithms...
Brian McLogan
Estimate first then find the midpoint
In this video I will help you figure out how to find the midpoint between two points by using a graphical approach as well as the midpoint formula. 🔥Applying the distance formula to find the distance between two points - • Applying the...
Brian McLogan
Don't always pick what you think is the most complicated side
Not always do we need to simplify the most complicated side. In this example I show you why that is the case ⭐️ Don't get rid of your denominators, combine them - • Don't get rid of your denominators, c... 🔥Verifying trigonometric...
Brian McLogan
A Different Spin of Following the Order of Operations
Always follow the order operations. However when a problem looks a little differently sometimes students forget the process. ⭐️ Simplify this Rational Expression using Order of Operations - • Simplify this Rational Expression usi......
Brian McLogan
Horizontal and Vertical Slope
Once students undertstand how to identify the slope between two points they struggle to come to terms with. We will compare and contrast their characteristics with the algebraic definition of slope. By the end of this video, you will...
Brian McLogan
What I like to do when completing the square with fractions
Sometimes when we are completing the square we are going to have fractions. It can make the process difficult but it doesn't have to be. ⭐️ Completing the Square with Coefficient Step by Step - • Completing the Square with Coefficien......
Brian McLogan
Completing the Square with Coefficient Step by Step
When you have to complete the square by factoring with a coefficient it is very important to factor out the expression. But what about when that expression is a fraction? ⭐️ Completing the Square with Factoring Coefficients and Fractions...
Brian McLogan
How I like to approach Mixed Numbers
In this video I am going to show you how to add two mixed numbers by looking at different ways we can approach the problem. ⭐ Be Careful on a Problem Like This with Fractions - • Be Careful on a Problem Like This wit... ✔️ Fractions -...
Brian McLogan
Greatest Challenge As a Teacher
I reflect on my time as a teacher and think about the times that made me better and gave me the greatest gift.
Brian McLogan
Understand evaluating Sine Cosine Tangent Using the Unit Circle
When you need to understand evaluating functions sine cosine and tangent the unit circle can be your best friend. ⭐️ Step-by-step Guide To Evaluating The Six Trig Functions For Any Given Angle - • Step-by-step Guide To Evaluating The ......
Brian McLogan
What students always forget when writing the domain
Finding the domain or a function can be confusing, in this video I cover something students commonly forget when dealing with a rational radical function. ⭐️ Where Students Make Mistakes Evaluating Functions - • Where Students Make...