How do you round a number like pi = 3.14159 to the nearest thousandths place? Normally, the 5 means you round up, right? But are there ever times when you should round it down? Does any of this matter in the real world? Keep on listening to find out!
Sep 14, 2013•7 min•Ep. 166
Learn how to draw Pascal's triangle and find out what it has to do with the probability of tossing coins.
Aug 23, 2013•8 min•Ep. 123
Learn how scientific notation can be used to make reading and writing small numbers easier.
Aug 09, 2013•8 min•Ep. 96
How do you round an integer like 723 to the nearest ten? How about rounding a decimal number like 3.14159 to the nearest hundredth? Is rounding numbers ever actually useful in the real world? Keep on listening to find out!
Aug 06, 2013•6 min•Ep. 165
Have you ever wished you could divide numbers quickly and easily in your head? Believe it or not, you can! Keep on listening to learn my final 2 tips for becoming a mental division maestro.
Jul 25, 2013•7 min•Ep. 164
Have you ever wished you could divide numbers quickly and easily in your head? Believe it or not, you can! Over the next two weeks, listen and learn my top 5 tips to help you become a mental division maestro.
Jul 25, 2013•7 min•Ep. 163
Quick, what’s 212 - 22? If that’s too easy for you, how about something tougher like 212 - 77? Want to learn an easy way to perform lightning fast subtraction in your head? Keep on listening to find out!
Jul 11, 2013•7 min•Ep. 161
Quick, what’s 25 squared? If that’s too easy for you, how about something tougher like 37 squared? Or 111 squared? Want to learn an easy way to calculate these squares and the square of any other number? Keep on reading to find out!
Jul 06, 2013•6 min•Ep. 160
Learn how to solve equations in four easy steps.
Jun 28, 2013•9 min•Ep. 159
Learn how to solve equations in four easy steps.
Jun 21, 2013•7 min•Ep. 158
Learn the golden rule for solving equations.
Jun 14, 2013•7 min•Ep. 157
Learn how to picture the meaning of the Pythagorean Theorem.
Jun 07, 2013•7 min•Ep. 156
Learn what the Pythagorean Theorem is and why it's useful.
May 31, 2013•7 min•Ep. 155
Learn why algebra is useful in daily life.
May 24, 2013•6 min•Ep. 154
Learn how to think about and solve equations.
May 17, 2013•6 min•Ep. 153
Learn what equations are and what they mean.
May 10, 2013•6 min•Ep. 152
Learn how to easily convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
May 03, 2013•6 min•Ep. 86
Learn how to use variables to write algebraic expressions.
Apr 26, 2013•5 min•Ep. 151
Learn how variables work and how to work with variables.
Apr 19, 2013•6 min•Ep. 150
Learn how variables work and how to work with variables.
Apr 12, 2013•5 min•Ep. 149
Learn the secret to understanding algebra.
Apr 05, 2013•7 min•Ep. 148
Learn how computers and calculators add numbers.
Mar 29, 2013•6 min•Ep. 147
Learn how computers and calculators add numbers.
Mar 22, 2013•6 min•Ep. 146
Learn how computers and calculators add numbers.
Mar 15, 2013•5 min•Ep. 145
Learn what pi is with an arts-and-crafts project and find out why pi is celebrated on March 14.
Mar 08, 2013•6 min•Ep. 97
Learn how Boolean algebra works and find out why it's important.
Mar 01, 2013•6 min•Ep. 144
Learn how to add binary numbers.
Feb 22, 2013•7 min•Ep. 143
Learn how to solve a few binary number brain teasers.
Feb 15, 2013•8 min•Ep. 142
Learn what binary numbers are and how to count in binary.
Feb 08, 2013•7 min•Ep. 141
Learn how to add and subtract like an ancient Roman.
Feb 01, 2013•8 min•Ep. 140