TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The math behind Michael Jordan's legendary hang time - Andy Peterson and Zack Patterson
Michael Jordan's legendary slam dunk from the free throw line has been calculated at 0.92 seconds of pure hang time. But how many seconds could Jordan have gotten were he doing the same jump on Mars? Or Jupiter? Andy Peterson and Zack...
Visual Learning Systems
Reactions: Decomposition and Synthesis Reactions
Chemicals interacting with each other are one of the most fascinating topics in chemistry. Fireworks, burning flares, and rusting all illustrate chemical reactions. The different types of reactions are described, as well as the process...
Curated Video
DIY Number Game with Paper Plates
This is an easy-to-make game that gives parents a chance to come up with their own variation that suits their child best. I made 2 plates. The first one was meant for Max with a challenge to make a marble to go thru every number in the...
Curated Video
The Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, and React - Math Method - Part 2
Continuing from the previous video, we will delve deeper into the Math object's methods. You will learn about Math functions, which enable you to generate random numbers, find the maximum and minimum values, and perform exponential...
Curated Video
Reverse Distributive Property: Factoring Expressions
In this video, students will learn how to reverse the distributive property by factoring expressions. The teacher explains the common mistakes students make and provides examples to help understand the process.
Curated Video
Calculate When New Years Occurs (The Day Of The Week) Until 2099!
January 1, 2015 is a Thursday. When will New Years Day be in 2017? You can do this in your head! Follow-up video - calculating the day of the week from a date https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsStBxY9STw Calculating the day of the week...
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Calculate Percentages In Your Head
Can you calculate 85 percent of 24 in your head? This is not as hard as it sounds. If you know how to halve numbers and divide by 10 you can probably do this in your head. This video explains how to calculate many percentages as a...
Curated Video
Can You Solve George Washington's Math Homework? (And Abraham Lincoln's Too)
Today politicians do not much about mathematics. But interestingly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln both understood the value of mathematics. And amazingly manuscripts of their homework have survived and been preserved for hundreds...
Curated Video
Divide By 19 In Your Head - Amazing Mental Math Trick
Can you calculate 4/19 in your head? This video teaches a simple method to calculate the decimal expansion when dividing by 19. The video also includes a proof of why the method works. I have seen this method taught as part of Vedic...
Curated Video
I WILL PREDICT YOUR NUMBER! Math Calculator Magic Trick
You need a good calculator to follow along with the instructions (such as a smartphone, computer, scientific, or online). If I predict your number correctly, please like and share this video! Blog post (links to math on why this works):...
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Calculate BMI - The Body Mass Index Formula
This is the mathematical formula for the body mass index (BMI). Special thanks to Patreon supporter Kyle (Every month I give thanks to $10+ supporters in a video and a blog post) http://patreon.com/mindyourdecisions Online BMI Calculator...
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Mathematicians SOLVED The BEST Way To Play Memory/Concentration (Card Game)
The card game of memory (aka concentration) is a children's game to test visual recall. Strategically you can figure out the best move by doing probability calculations. This video explains the best possible way to play the game...
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Calculate The Day Of The Week For Any Date Until 2099
January 1, 2015 is a Thursday. When will Christmas be in 2015? You can do this in your head! Doomsday Rule http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomsday_rule Calculating the day New Years (1/1) occurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iZ1TlqcqVc...
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The Rule of 72 - TRICK To Calculate When Investments Double
The rule of 72 tells you how fast your investment will double. It is interesting mathematically and as a rule of thumb for quick mental calculations. I do NOT think it is practically useful for the stock market as returns are not fixed....
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The Game Theory Solver: Solve Any 2x2 Matrix Game Automatically
The solver: http://mindyourdecisions.com/GameSolver.html The game theory solver will automatically calculate the Nash equilibria in pure and mixed strategies for 2x2 games. Get my book on game theory! http://amzn.to/1uQvA20 The song in...
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Can You Solve Abraham Lincoln's Math Homework?
Little known fact: Abraham Lincoln was a very good math student! In this video I share the story of why he studied Euclid's Elements. I also share a problem he did while in school. He did in fact get the correct answer, and we can deduce...
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LEARN THE EASY WAY: Solve 3,012 x 1,021 (Fast Math). Slide Method Multiplication
Your math teacher and friends will be confused, but you'll look like a genius when you solve multiplication problems with this unusual math trick. Source: I read about this trick from a math book first published in 1956. (Rapid Math...
Curated Video
5 Google Math Tricks That Make Life Easier
Did you know Google can help with math calculations? These are 5 of my favorite tricks you have to try. 6÷2(1+2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URcUvFIUIhQ Surprising .5! = (sqrt pi)/2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhDDpSju3uY...
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Does 1 Beer = 1 Glass of Wine = 1 Shot of Hard Liquor? The Math of a Standard Drink
They say that 1 beer is equal to 1 glass of wine which is also equal to 1 shot of hard liquor. But where does this formula come from, and it is useful in practical settings? We explore the math of a standard drink in America. Note: All...
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Proof - How To Do Cube Roots In Your Head Math Trick
First watch how to calculate cube roots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds8ijPsg26g If you like my videos, you can support me at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/mindyourdecisions Connect on social media. I update each site when I have a...
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Math Trick: Multiply Any 3-Digit Number By 7x11x13 In Your Head
Multiply by 7x11x13 faster than a calculator! If you like my videos, you can support me at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/mindyourdecisions Connect on social media. I update each site when I have a new video or blog post, so you can...
World Science Festival
Can You Beat The Human Calculator?
A professional magician, Arthur Benjamin can multiply large numbers faster than a calculator, figure out the weekday of any date in history, and has memorized the decimal numbers of Pi out to 100 digits. Anointed “America’s Best Math...
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You Can Count on Calculators
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