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Genetics Using Punnett Squares
Gregor Mendel was a monk who failed his teaching certification exam. He then dedicated his life to science and ended up creating the field of genetics. This presentation introduces the concepts of genetics and Punnett squares.
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Texas a & M University: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans
A biography of Pythagoras, his school, his teachings, and the history of his approach to mathematics. Includes many formulas connected to Pythagoras.
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Differentials
Detailed site explaining differentials. This site has downloadable examples and papers on differentiation.
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Texas a & M University: The Origins of Greek Mathematics [Pdf]
Describes the history of Greek mathematics and the major figures and schools of mathematics.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Rational Exponents
In this tutorial, you will learn what a rational exponent is and how to complete many tasks involving them. Follow step-by-step instructions and examples, view video explanations, and hone your skills with several practice problems.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Absolute Value Equations
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve absolute value equations. View step-by-step solutions and video explanations of example problems, and solve practice questions at the end.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Logarithmic Functions
This clear tutorial provides the definition of a logarithmic function as well as instruction on how to perform important tasks with them. Find step-by-step solutions to example problems and practice exercises for you to complete and check.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: The Binomial Theorem
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to evaluate a factorial, find a binomial coefficient, and use the binomial theorem through several example problems and practice exercises.
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Sons of De Witt Colony: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Extensive biography of Mexican General, President, and Dictator. The site from the Texas A & M University includes many direct quotes from Santa Anna describing his legacy and life.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Exponential Functions
This tutorial explains exponential functions and provides links pertaining to topics on them. You will learn to use the exponent keys on your calculator, to graph exponential functions, and to solve compound interest problems.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Rational Exponents
An online tutorial which teaches you how to rewrite a rational exponent in radical notation, simplify an expression that contains a rational exponent, and use rational exponents to simplify a radical expression. Works through example...
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Simplifying Radical Expressions
This website contains a tutorial that teaches you how to multiply radicals that have the same index number, divide radicals that have the same index number, and simplify radical expressions. Example problems are worked through...
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
This tutorial offers definitions, examples, and practice problems for looking at various components of terms and for simplifying algebraic expressions.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Complex Rational Expressions
Learn to simplify complex fractions via this tutorial that features various methods for simplifying, example problems with step-by-step solutions, and practice problems, complete with answers and discussions.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra
This tutorial for students new to algebra provides explanations, definitions, examples, and practice problems. The practice tests cover topics such as real numbers, fractions, equations, graphing, and exponents.
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: The Rectangular Coordinate System
Find step-by-step examples to help learn four objectives based on ordered pairs in a Cartesian coordinate system.
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Sons of De Witt Colony: Battle of Gonzales October 1835
Describes in detail the events that unfolded at Gonzales in 1835, sparking the beginning of the Texas Revolution.
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Sons of De Witt: Surrender of Fannin
In this article, we learn about the peaceful negotiations that took place between the Texans and the Mexicans when Colonel James Fannin surrendered to General Jose de Urrea in 1836.
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New Spain Index: Adams Onis Treaty of 1819
After a brief introduction, you can read the full text of the Adams-Onis Treaty negotiated with Spain by John Quincy Adams.
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Sons of De Witt: The Cordova Rebellion
Biographical information about Vicente Cordova, a Mexican who led a rebellion against the Texans in 1838. Here you can read a diary and other firsthand narrative accounts of this rebellion.
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Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Empresario System
The empresario system in Texas provided a contract between settler and state. Find out the terms and responsibilities of each party in this site from Texas A&M University. Keep reading to find the duties of an epresario as outlined...
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Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Mexican Independence
Website devoted to the regional history of Texas discusses significant historical figures and events of Mexican Independence.
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Sons of Dewitt Colony: Thomas Jefferson Rusk
Use this site to learn about the life and accomplishments of Thomas J. Rusk (1803-1857). Rusk's Secretary of War Report on the Battle of San Jacinto is also included here.