Monthly Archives: February 2008

Tips on Operations of Standard Forms

Operations of Standard Forms refer to + -×÷

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Golden Rule #1: Change everything to the bigger powerGolden Rule #2: Factorise

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Golden Rule #1: Group numbers together, Group bases together
Golden Rule #2: Apply Power Laws

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Converting Square Root to Fractional Indice

I was going through Indices with some of the students recently when I notice this common misconception.
\sqrt{a} is read as Square Root which means the “default” number outside the square root sign is 2 NOT 1 which a couple of students have thought about.

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I am going to write some tips on operations of standard form questions so I strongly suggest you subscribe to my feed if you have not done so,so that you will be posted when I write a new post .

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What else do you want on this blog?

Hello everyone,

I know there are on average over 100 readers viewing this blog on a regular basis. Some of you are facing challenges with Math, some are good with the subject but seeking more easier learning methods,some of you are parents or tutors looking for inspiration for your child or yourself.

So I am writing this post to gather from you – my valued readers what else do you want to see on this site in addition to what you see. As you can see, this site is nothing more than my many years of teaching experience of different types of students and some of the strategies which have proven to have worked effectively for them. But this is what I think would be useful only.

The important thing is that you must find them beneficial. So tell me what else do you want to read about, the improvements to the structure of the site so that this blog is more friendly for you for all levels.

“Tell Me What Else You Want On This Blog”

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