Much classic lit set to enter the public domain By Paul Katula • Dec 30, 2018 The new year will bring many classic literary works to the public domain, as they were first published in 1923, a very lucrative year in literature.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: shirts and ties By Paul Katula • Oct 15, 2018 Solving systems of linear equations (2 equations in 2 unknowns) comes up in many algebra 1 classes across the nation.
Algebra 2 PARCC: imaginary number arithmetic By Paul Katula • Mar 30, 2018 Doing arithmetic with imaginary numbers involving <em>i</em>, the square root of –1, is an algebra 2 skill and might be tested on PARCC.
Algebra 2 PARCC: Spring rate of change By Paul Katula • Feb 26, 2018 Finding the rate of change of a function (from a graph, table, or function) can be required on the PARCC algebra 2 test.
Algebra 1 PARCC: a little salsa By Paul Katula • Jan 12, 2018 When it comes to constraints on real-world systems, nothing does the trick like linear algebra. Here, a factory makes and packages salsa.
PARCC algebra 2: write quotient as binomial By Paul Katula • Nov 16, 2017 Multiplying binomials is a skill with many applications. With PARCC, it can be tested by asking students to find the quotient of 2 binomials.
Algebra 2 PARCC: Factor an unknown polynomial By Paul Katula • Nov 6, 2017 How can you factor a polynomial when you don't even know what the polynomial is? Well, you can't, but you can know a few things.
PARCC Algebra 2: Modeling a delivery route By Paul Katula • Oct 9, 2017 We sometimes need to develop mathematical models for costs we incur in our jobs or in daily life. Here's one way to do just that.
ACT math practice: business sales algebra By Paul Katula • Sep 26, 2017 Given a few facts about the total sales at a business over 3 years, can you find the basis sales figures using algebraic manipulation?
Algebra 1 PARCC: graphing inequalities By Paul Katula • Apr 6, 2017 Graphing the solution to a system of linear inequalities is likely to come up on the PARCC test in algebra 1. Are you ready?