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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Simultaneous Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve systems of linear equations using the methods of combination, substitution, and Cramer's Rule. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Word Problems That Lead to Simultaneous Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve word problems that lead to systems of equations, such as mixture, coin, investment, and upstream/downstream problems. There are example problems solved, problems for the...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Variation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains direct and inverse variation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have been...
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The Math Page: Topics in Precalculus: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clearly and thoroughly explains the graphs of logarithmic and exponential functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Like Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding like terms, including terms with signs and terms within parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Perfect Trinomial Square

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and factoring perfect square trinomials. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Negative Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics involving negative exponents, including the power of a quotient rule, the quotient of two powers rule, the definition of a negative exponent, and scientific notation. There...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and dividing radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Continuous Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains continuous functions and what it means for a function to be continuous. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The "Limit" Infinity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of infinite limits. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Instantaneous Velocity and Related Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains instantaneous velocity and how to solve related rates problems by using implicit differentiation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivative of exponential and logarithmic functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Simplifying Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains simplifying radical expressions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
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The Math Page: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concepts in Trigonometry are explained and illustrated here by a member of the math department at Borough of Manhattan Community College.
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The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Power of Ten

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
This website from The Math Page explains and defines basic arithmetic terms and place value concepts. There is even a practice section at the very end of the lesson.
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Derivative

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the concept of derivative from the definition. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Applications of Maximum and Minimum Values

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to solve applied max/min problems using the first derivative. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Evaluating E

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the limit definition of the transcendental number e. There are several different approaches used to find the value. Point this site out to students who have been absent or who need...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Inverse Trig Fx

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivatives of the six inverse trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Derivatives of Trig. Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the derivative of each of the six trigonometric functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: More Rules for Derivatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quotient rule, implicit differentiation, and derivatives of inverse functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
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The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: The Chain Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the chain rule for derivatives of composite functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...