A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.
A tutorial on reasoning skills focusing on both inductive and deductive reasoning. Has several examples and exercises with answers and discussion.
A tutorial on slope with many step-by-step examples. The tutorial clarifies what slope is, how to find slope between two points on a graph, and how slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines are related.
Through this tutorial, you'll learn strategies and definitions that will help you solve linear equations. Example problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises with answers and explanations make this resource perfect for beginners and those refreshing their skills.
Find step-by-step examples to help learn four objectives based on ordered pairs in a Cartesian coordinate system.
Contains plans for three lessons that teach younger students the differences between letter writing and e-mail writing. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.
The University of St. Andrews offers a wonderful introduction to set theory that makes the topic interesting and understandable. Includes numerous links to related philosophers, mathematicians, and topics.
Discussion of the earliest poetry in Colonial New England. Describes common themes and forms and identifies specific poets of the period.
Discusses Behaviorism as a philosophy and a field of psychology. Includes information on what behaviorism is, and the types of behaviorism. Also includes links to additional information.
This tutorial looks at the behavior of sound waves, specifically focusing upon sound interference and beats. Learn more about it and then take a short quiz to check your understanding.
This StudyCard stack teaches and tests on the exponential function. Shows connection between the function parameters and the resulting geometric behaviors of the exponential function. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 6.1.
Index page from the University of Toronto offering the complete texts of twenty of Jonson's poems, as well as one work of prose.
Read all five acts of Ben Jonson's play, "Volpone." Includes a ten-page introduction, in which you can read about Jonson's life, career, and major influences.
Essay on the Enlightenment as typified in America by Benjamin Franklin.
This Univ. of St. Andrews site contains an overview of Mandelbrot's life and accomplishments.
Excellent article summarizing Bertrand Russell's thought. Includes chronology of major events in his life, but most of the article spends time on Russell's contributions in logic, analytic philosophy, and social criticism. Also includes audio clips of Russell speaking, as well as an impressive bibliography.
Lists several dozen links to hypertext versions of Russell's writings on the Internet. Most of these writings represent his social and metaphysical philosophy, not logic.
An article on Bessie Head which gives biographical information as well as a good discussion on her writing.
This video provides a glimpse inside what the steel industry has meant to its surrounding areas. Bethlehem Steel, located in Lehigh Valley, provided jobs to people at its height and allowed for the Valley's growth and expansion.
In this video segment from Between the Lions, the song "Look It Up" illustrates how words and images can provide important information. It combines an upbeat tune with kid-friendly images to motivate children to use reference materials. Includes notes and teaching tips. Video length: 1 min. 34 sec.