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Algebra 56 - A Geometrical View of Gauss-Jordan Elimination -
Although Gauss-Jordan Elimination is typically thought of as a purely algebraic process, when viewed geometrically, this process is beautiful and amazing, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of the matrix transformations...
Why U
Algebra 31 - Calculating Mixtures of Solutions
This lecture shows how Algebra is used to solve problems involving mixtures of solutions of different concentrations.
Zach Star
Physics Vs Math - How to Pick the Right Major
This video is about physics vs math and how to know which major is right for you. You may have enjoyed them both in high school so of course you may want to major in one in college. The good news is that if you major in physics then you...
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...
Zach Star
The Math Major
This video covers the math major including applied math vs pure math, courses you'll take, and careers you can go into. The math major in undergrad involves a lot of the same classes whether you go into applied math or pure math include...
Curated Video
The Math Major
This video covers the math major including applied math vs pure math, courses you'll take, and careers you can go into. The math major in undergrad involves a lot of the same classes whether you go into applied math or pure math include...
Virtually Passed
relative velocity rolling wheel
This question really tests your ability to apply the relative motion formula Va/b = Va - Vb. A few consequences of this are that the bottom of the wheel rotating has an instantaneous velocity of 0m/s ! Something that might be very...
EngageNY
Getting a Handle on New Transformations 2
Use 2x2 matrices to move along a line. The second day of a two-day lesson is the 28th installment in a 32-part unit. Pupils work together to create and solve systems of equations that will map a transformation to a given point. The...
Domain of Science
The Map of Mathematics
How does all this math fit together? The resource creates a graphical view of the extent of mathematics. The map shows the pure and applied sides of studying mathematics and breaks them down into their many disciplines.
Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Solutions?
Determining the number of solutions is an important stepping stone to higher math. In this case, the resource asks algebra pupils to find a second linear equation for a certain solution of a system. When one is asked for a linear...
Mathematics Assessment Project
A Golden Crown?
For this assessment task, learners determine whether a crown with given information is composed of pure gold. The task expects algebraic and numerical solution methods, so unlike Archimedes, no bathtub is necessary.
EngageNY
Mixture Problems
What percent of the mixture is juice? Pairs use their knowledge of proportions to determine what percent a mixture is juice given the percent of juice in the components. Pupils use the procedure learned with the juice mixture problem to...
Curated OER
Introduction to I and Imaginary numbers
Students are always fascinated by imaginary numbers. In this video, Sal defines the imaginary unit, i, and shows when raising i to an exponent it has a cyclic nature.
Curated OER
Introduction to I and Imaginary numbers
Students are always fascinated by imaginary numbers. In this video, Sal defines the imaginary unit, i, and shows when raising i to an exponent it has a cyclic nature.
California Education Partners
Cady's Cats
How much can a cat eat? The five-question fraction assessment asks pupils to determine the fractional portion of a food box eaten by cats. Learners show their proficiency in adding and subtracting fractions using several scenarios...
California Education Partners
Miguel's Milkshakes
Moooove over, there's a better deal over there! The fourth segment in a series of eight requires individuals to determine the best unit cost for milk. Scholars calculate the least amount they can spend on a particular quantity of milk....
California Education Partners
Yum Yum Cereal
Design an efficient cereal box. Scholars use set volume criteria to design a cereal box by applying their knowledge of surface area to determine the cost to create the box. They then determine whether their designs will fit on shelves,...
California Education Partners
Summer Olympics
Quickly get to the decimal point. The last assessment in a nine-part series requires scholars to work with decimals. Pupils compare the race times of several athletes and calculate how much they have improved over time. During the second...
Curated OER
Worksheet 25- Spring 1996
In this math worksheet, students find the values of the vectors. They also they prove that v and w are both orthogonal and find two nonparallel vectors.