{"id":741,"date":"2018-08-28T12:43:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T16:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1104summer2021\/back-matter\/appendix-c-math-resources\/"},"modified":"2018-08-28T12:43:38","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T16:43:38","slug":"appendix-c-math-resources","status":"publish","type":"back-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1104summer2021\/back-matter\/appendix-c-math-resources\/","title":{"raw":"Appendix C Additional Math Resources","rendered":"Appendix C Additional Math Resources"},"content":{"raw":"If you need some more help with your basic math skills, there is a wealth of resources our there to help you.\u00a0 You can do it.\u00a0 Math is the language of physics, so it is worth your time to play and practise it before or during your physics and astronomy courses.\n\nThe Khan Academy<\/strong>\n

\"Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.\u00a0 Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\"\u00a0 \u00a0Many good videos on a variety of subjects, but it started off with math help.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/math<\/a>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/science<\/a>\n\nCrash Course\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nMany subjects are covered here.\u00a0 Started by Hank Green.\u00a0 \u00a0A youtube channel with more than 9 million subscribers.\u00a0 Here is YouTube done well.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCX6b17PVsYBQ0ip5gyeme-Q<\/a>\n\nSci-Show<\/strong>\n\nHank Green does science well.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/scishow<\/a>\n\nPheT simulations for Math<\/strong>\n\nPhET started off as physic simulations, but they realized that they needed to do some basic math ones as well.\u00a0 These are well researched.\u00a0 Start here first.\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulations\/category\/new<\/a>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulations\/category\/math<\/a>\n\nAddition\u00a0 or \"Make A Ten\"\n\nPowers of ten\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/make-a-ten<\/a>\n

Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place Value<\/p>\n

Addition<\/p>\n

Subtraction<\/p>\n

Arithmetic<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add numbers by making tens. Break apart and combine numbers while focusing on place value. Use the adding screen to add any two numbers. Use the game screen to apply your make-a-ten strategies!<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/make-a-ten\/latest\/make-a-ten_en.html\n\n \n\nArithmetic<\/strong>\n\n\u00a0https:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/arithmetic<\/a>\n

Topics<\/strong>\nMultiplication\nDivision\nFactoring\nDescription<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember your multiplication tables? Practice your multiplication, division, and factoring skills with this exciting game. No calculators allowed!<\/p>\n

Sample Learning Goals<\/strong>\nExplain how multiplication tables help understand multiplication, factoring, and division.\nUse an array model to understand multiplication, factoring, and division.\nIncrease accuracy in multiplying, factoring and dividing.\nDevelop multiple strategies for arithmetic problems.<\/p>\n \n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/arithmetic\/latest\/arithmetic_en.html\n\n \n\nFractions<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/fraction-matcher<\/a>\n

Topics<\/strong>\nFractions\nEquivalent Fractions\nMixed Numbers\nDescription<\/strong>\nMatch shapes and numbers to earn stars in this fractions game. Challenge yourself on any level you like. Try to collect lots of stars!<\/p>\n

Sample Learning Goals<\/strong>\nFind matching fractions using numbers and pictures\nMake the same fractions using different numbers\nMatch fractions in different picture patterns\nCompare fractions using numbers and patterns<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/fraction-matcher\/latest\/fraction-matcher_en.html\n\nEqualities<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/equality-explorer-basics<\/a>\n

Equations<\/p>\n

Inequalities<\/p>\n

Proportional Reasoning<\/p>\n\n

Description<\/h3>\n

Explore what it means for a mathematical statement to be balanced or unbalanced by interacting with objects on a balance. Find all the ways to balance cats and dogs or apples and oranges.<\/p>\n\n

Sample Learning Goals<\/h3>\n

Use a balance model to solve an equation for an unknown, and justify your strategies for solving<\/p>\n

Use proportional reasoning to determine the value of a single object<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/equality-explorer-basics\/latest\/equality-explorer-basics_en.html\n\n \n\nProportion Playground - Ratios<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/proportion-playground<\/a>\n

Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ratios<\/p>\n

Proportional Reasoning<\/p>\n

Unit Rate<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Play with ratios and proportions by designing a necklace, throwing paint balloons, playing billiards, or shopping for apples! Make predictions about proportions before they are revealed.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/proportion-playground\/latest\/proportion-playground_en.html\n\n \n\nUnit Rates<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/unit-rates<\/a>\n

Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ratios<\/p>\n

Proportional Reasoning<\/p>\n

Double Number Line<\/p>\n

Unit Rate<\/p>\n\n

Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Discover the unit rate while shopping for fruits, vegetables, and candy. Construct a double number line and look for patterns. Challenge yourself on the race track as you compare cars with different rates!<\/p>\n\n

Sample Learning Goals<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Interpret ratios of mixed units (e.g. $\/lb)<\/p>\n

Define the unit rate and determine a method to calculate it<\/p>\n

Predict how changing the numerator or denominator of a rate will affect the unit rate<\/p>\n

Use the double number line to reason about rates and solve real-world problems<\/p>\n

Develop strategies to use the unit rate to solve problems<\/p>\n

Compare unit rates between two simultaneous situations<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/unit-rates\/latest\/unit-rates_en.html\n\n \n\nGraphing Lines - Introduction - Slope and Intercept<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/graphing-slope-intercept<\/a>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/graphing-slope-intercept\/latest\/graphing-slope-intercept_en.html\n\n \n\nGraphing Lines<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/graphing-lines<\/a>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/graphing-lines\/latest\/graphing-lines_en.html\n\n \n\nTrigonometry<\/strong>\n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/trig-tour<\/a>\n\n \n\nhttps:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/sims\/html\/trig-tour\/latest\/trig-tour_en.html\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n ","rendered":"

If you need some more help with your basic math skills, there is a wealth of resources our there to help you.\u00a0 You can do it.\u00a0 Math is the language of physics, so it is worth your time to play and practise it before or during your physics and astronomy courses.<\/p>\n

The Khan Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.\u00a0 Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.”\u00a0 \u00a0Many good videos on a variety of subjects, but it started off with math help.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/math<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/science<\/a><\/p>\n

Crash Course\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many subjects are covered here.\u00a0 Started by Hank Green.\u00a0 \u00a0A youtube channel with more than 9 million subscribers.\u00a0 Here is YouTube done well.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCX6b17PVsYBQ0ip5gyeme-Q<\/a><\/p>\n

Sci-Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hank Green does science well.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/scishow<\/a><\/p>\n

PheT simulations for Math<\/strong><\/p>\n

PhET started off as physic simulations, but they realized that they needed to do some basic math ones as well.\u00a0 These are well researched.\u00a0 Start here first.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulations\/category\/new<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulations\/category\/math<\/a><\/p>\n

Addition\u00a0 or “Make A Ten”<\/p>\n

Powers of ten<\/p>\n

https:\/\/phet.colorado.edu\/en\/simulation\/make-a-ten<\/a><\/p>\n

Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place Value<\/p>\n

Addition<\/p>\n

Subtraction<\/p>\n

Arithmetic<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add numbers by making tens. Break apart and combine numbers while focusing on place value. Use the adding screen to add any two numbers. Use the game screen to apply your make-a-ten strategies!<\/p>\n