Our math lessons are designed to make math meaningful to the student. They will guide learners through mathematical concepts, breaking down each step in a clear and understandable manner. They provide a structured approach to learning math, ensuring comprehensive understanding and proficiency. Each math lesson provides in-depth instruction ideal for learners of all ages and abilities. Choose a topic below to start your adventure.
Absolute Value Lesson
Problem: Jill and Juan were at Amy’s house. Jill rode her bicycle 3 miles west of Amy’s house, and Juan rode his bicycle 3 miles east of Amy’s house. Who traveled a greater distance from Amy’s house – Jill or Juan? Solution: Jill and Juan both traveled the same distance from Amy’s house since each […]
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What is an Integer?
Integers Lesson and Integer Examples Use the following examples and interactive exercises to learn about Integers, also can be called numbers. Problem: The highest elevation in North America is Mt. McKinley, which is 20,320 feet above sea level. The lowest elevation is Death Valley, which is 282 feet below sea level. What is the distance from […]
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Challenge Exercises: Consumer Math
Directions: Solve each problem below by entering a whole number, a dollar amount with cents, or a percent. If your answer is a percent, do NOT enter the percent symbol. For each exercise below, click once in the ANSWER BOX, type in your answer and then click ENTER. After you click ENTER, a message will […]
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Practice Exercises: Consumer Math
Directions: Solve each problem below by entering a whole number, a dollar amount with cents, or a percent. If your answer is a percent, do NOT enter the percent symbol. For each exercise below, click once in the ANSWER BOX, type in your answer and then click ENTER. After you click ENTER, a message will […]
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Calculating Percentage Increase And Decrease
Discover how to find percent changes! Join the fun with cool examples and interactive games on calculating increases and decreases. Let’s explore together! Example 1: Ann works in a supermarket for $10.00 per hour. If her pay is increased to $12.00, then what is her percent increase in pay? Analysis: When finding the percent increase, we take […]
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Sales Tax Lesson
Learn How To Determine Sales Tax With Step By Step Problems And Solutions. Use the Interactive Exercises to Assess Your Understanding. Example 1: Mr. Smith and his family came to the USA for a visit from Melbourne, Australia. After purchasing $32.00 in clothing at a department store, he was presented with a bill for $34.36. […]
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Commission Lesson
Learn About Calculating Commission With The Following Examples And Interactive Exercises Example 1: The Stettnisch family’s house was sold for $300,000. How much money will they have after they pay their real estate agent a 5% commission? Analysis: Commission is paid to an employee or company as an incentive to sell more. A commission is generally […]
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Simple Interest Lesson
Problem: To buy a computer, Raquel borrowed $3,000 at 9% interest for 4 years. How much money did she have to pay back? Analysis: When money is borrowed, interest is charged for the use of that money over a certain period of time. The amount of interest charged depends on the amount of money borrowed, the interest rate […]
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How To Calculate Sale Price and Discounts
Discover the magic of percent changes! Join our adventure with exciting examples and interactive games on figuring out increases and decreases. Let’s explore together and make math fun! Problem: In a video store, a DVD that sells for $15 is marked “10% off.” What is the discount? What is the sale price of the DVD? Analysis: Stores […]
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Percent and Proportions Lesson
In previous lessons, you were shown how to convert a decimal to a percent and a percent to a decimal. Thus, if you were asked to Find 15% of 120, you would multiply .15 by 120, to get an answer of 18. But what would you do if you given this problem: 8 is what percent of 20? In this […]
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