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Trigonometric Ratios

Image Source: http://www.fanpop.com Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry were key mathematical methods that were used to help build the Pyramids. Pythagoras looked at the Sides Relationship, and people like Hipparcus looked at the Relationship between Angles and Sides. They named the … Continue reading

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Algebra Terms and Expressions

Image Source: Copyright 2012 Passy’s World of Mathematics Learning Algebra involves a whole new language and vocabulary. When learning a foreign language we have to learn its component parts like Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Pronouns, etc. We then have to learn … Continue reading

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Real World Charts and Graphs

Image Source: http://www.pacificu.edu In this lesson we are looking at some real world graphs. The idea is to show people how different types of graphs can be useful for real life situations. First we take a look at Health and … Continue reading

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Football Assignment

Image Source: http://resources3.news.com.au Troy West (“The Cat Man”) sure likes to spend a day at the footy! In this post we outline a maths assignment on Football called “A Day at the Footy”. The assignment was developed by Ms Shane, … Continue reading

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AFL Ground Sizes

Image Source: http://resources3.news.com.au The Melbourne Cricket Ground “MCG” is the undisputed home of AFL Football. At the end of season Grand Final it can accommodate up to 100,000 cheering fans. The MCG actually comes in at Number 10 on the … Continue reading

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