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Tricky Angles | Be Aware!
*Geometry in maths can means dealing with angles from a square or a rectangle.Normally the question is to determine an unknown angle given some shape and angles.However, mistakes can happen when basic knowledge of relationship between angles and ...
Purpose of Graph
.What is the purpose of graph? This may be the question every learners first ask when they were exposed to this maths topic.When do we use graph as opposed to using, for example, Argand diagram or vectors sketch?Graph by nature is a graphical present...
Graph | Length of line
'In graph plotting, something we need to know the length of a segment of the line plotted.This may be for the distance to be travelled (like in a field trip).Or it may be for checking the material to be used in building a slanted pole / support.Let's...
Boolean AND operation | A Special Multiplication
'There is a special field of algebra called the Boolean Algebra.Here the algebra operates in the base 2 number system.One special operation it performs is the AND operation.What AND?A simple analogy is " Mary AND John went to the park".The meaning is...
Common Mistake Of Gaps and Length
.There are some maths questions that will be out to catch the careless learner.A common one is that which require you to calculate the distance or length given the gap of items.Look at the diagram below for an example.Here, can you find the length fr...
Application of Algebra
'I have seen lower primary school kids learning mathematics.They are exposed to many logic "games" which tested their mathematically analytical skill.One of them is the math Word problem topic.Here they are always given a scenario and asked to give a...
Application of Maths - A Surprising One !
It just came to my mind that maths is a special subject.Why do I say that?How do you gauge whether you have mastered a subject or topic?Your teacher will award you marks for the assessment done to check your understanding, right?What is this process?...
Algebra Is Useful
.There are everyday events that requires the use of algebra.Solving simple math question with unknowns can be done easily with algebra in mind.Take the example of the math challenge 15 given by clicking this link.What the challenge requires is the ad...
Algebra - Why the need?
In doing math, we are actually trying to use a systematic approach to arrive at an answer. It trains the brain to trouble-shoot problems for a consistent result.Many a times, problems or questions can be solved through guessing and checking the answe...
Inspirations To Learning Maths
Enjoying learning maths is a choice.Giving your best in maths:When you put in your best effort to learn and do maths, you will be happier.You work hard not for your teacher, but for yourself.When we get casual, learning gets into downward trend, and ...
Math As A System Modelling Tool
A huge system consists of smaller sub-systems with functions related to the system operation. Sometime the function of the individual sub-systems are known, but the function of the system as a whole is not clear. We just know that given a certain set...
How Can Graph Be Used As An Analytical Tool
Graph can be used in many ways. It can be used to show the trend of an event, it can solve unknowns as in simultaneous equations, it can identify the value of minimum or maximum points, and many more usages.One important purpose of graph, however, is...
Eye Pattern - An Interesting Analytical Concept
This post talks about what exactly a sine wave is, and a very unique application of this sine wave as an analytical tool.So what is a sine wave or what does it represents?The diagram below will explain the concept of this sine wave.On the left side o...
Using Trigonometry To Create Pictures
Mathematics has many purposes. The main use is for calculation. However, if we know its principle and how they relate to other design tools, we can create interesting pictures out of it.Here I demonstrate how the understanding of the principle of tri...
Harmonic Frequencies Of Sine wave
In trigonometric form, a sinewave can be written asA sin (x + K) orA sin (2 p f t + K)In another words, the waveform can be mathematically expressed in terms of angle (x) or frequency (f).Here, the "f" is termed the Fundamental frequency, being the m...
Difference Between Trigonometric Sine And Cosine
In trigonometric studies, we always come across 2 main functions, sine and cosine.(Another function is Tangent, which is the division of sine by cosine).Their shapes or profiles are similar besides having same amplitude.So why the need to have these ...
How Are Complex Numbers Used ?
In math, there are many "hidden" ideas and concepts.One of them is the application of complex number. Read on to discover more .....Complex Number can be expressed in 3 forms.One of them, the Polar form, can clearly demonstrate that the information p...
