Why Study Calculus? - How About Cube Roots Without a Calculator!

If you thought that the only purpose of calculus was to confuse you, then think again. Continuing with my Why Study Calculus? series, I discuss yet another application of this branch of mathematics to numbers. Numbers and the operations performed on them are the linchpins to mathematics, and all higher branches are one way or another intimately linked to their inherent properties. One nice application of the Calculus to numbers is the approximation of cube roots. What is enticing is that this technique can be done without a calculator and without even a knowledge of the underlying theory.

Why A Harry Lorayne Memory Book Made Me Angry

At 17 years of age I had absolutely no idea as to what I wanted to do with my life, I had no special interests and was barely holding onto a part-time job I had secured during the summer holidays. I needed some help, some guidance as to my next step, and although I wasn’t sure what I wanted I knew I didn’t want a career in stacking shelves in a supermarket.

Why Bother With Accelerated Learning?

In today’s society having the information is essential to success; on a daily basis we are repeatedly being bombarded with data at rates that can be quite overwhelming. This is why only those who can learn to assimilate and relearn quickly and consistently will be able to keep up with the information age.

Why A Powerful Memory Is The Greatest Asset To Your Career

If most employees were to ask themselves what their greatest fear is about their jobs, it would most probably be the fear of getting fired or laid off. But if you truly think about it, it's not really the idea of being out of work that's worrying, but rather the uncertainty about where you will find your next position.

The GED Test - A Thinking Marathon

The GED test is grueling. A timed 7.5-hour test, it's a thinking marathon, and GED students should prepare for the test just like a runner would get ready for a challenging athletic event.

SAT Taking Tips

Don't be afraid to skip questions. Many students tend to guess on their SAT problems without being aware of .25 penalty point for each wrong answer. This can really hurt their scores at the end.

Golden Eagle Resources Facts Sheet and General Information 2007

Nesting Habits Golden eagles will not mate with an other till four years of age, and they are known to stay paired with the same mate for there entire life. They will nest on very large rocky mountains or narrow cliff faces, although they will sometimes build a nest in a tall tree, often coming back annually to the same nest spot.

Mathematics and Critical Thinking, Part II

An unusual high school geometry course has been taught at the Ohio State University in the 1930s. About half the class time has been spent on fostering critical thinking skills not directly related to geometry. The results were spectacular.

How to Teach Classroom Mathematics

The entertaining article on teaching methods of classroom mathematics.

The Fraud Of American University Accreditation Part II

The numerous examples of Accredited Schools which have proven to be bad or incompetent are not difficult to find.

Holistic Career Training Programs

Today, holistic career training programs are widespread and easily accessible. Whether you choose to participate in a holistic career training program that emphasizes bodywork, such as acupressure, sports massage or Swedish massage - or you elect to pursue a holistic career training program to become a holistic health practitioner, there are many studies in which one can apply. For example, if you are interested in becoming a kinesiologist, there are holistic career training programs that specialize in kinesiology education.

The Demise Of Math Education And Engineering In America - There Is A Way To Reverse This Trend

This article is meant to get students excited about math, science, and engineering. Hopefully, this will return America to the leader in science and engineering, that it once was.

Animation School - Picking the One That's Right For You

Some things to keep in mind if you're considering animation school.