Category: High School Mathematics

An Alternative Algorithm for Subtraction

High School Mathematics, High School Number Theory

In the previous posts, I have shared to you an alternative algorithm for multiplication and division. In this post, I am going to share with you a different algorithm for performing subtraction. This algorithm does not involve “borrowing” from a higher place value but subtracts individual digits. To illustrate this algorithm, let’s consider some examples.

Example 1: 847 – 728

First, we separate the digits of the numbers as shown below.

Second, we subtract the corresponding digits.   » Read more

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The Three Meanings of Similarity

High School Geometry, High School Mathematics

We can say that two objects are similar if they look alike. In layman’s words, objects with the same shape, whether they have the same size or not are usually called similar. In mathematics, it is quite different. In this post, we are going to learn the three mathematical meanings of similarity.

In mathematics, two objects are similar when either one of the following three conditions is true.

1. When one figure is reduced or enlarged, it will become congruent with the other

The first meaning is based on the definition of congruence. That is, when two figures are similar, if one figure is enlarged or reduced, then they will become congruent with the other. This definition is better illustrated graphically, using a drawing or an applet just as the one shown below.  » Read more

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GeoGebra for iPhones is now online

GeoGebra, High School Mathematics

For iPhone users, the long wait is over. In case you missed it (I missed it actually), GeoGebra has released the GeoGebra Graphing Calculator for iPhones last December. I have only personally used the app for a week and I’m really satisfied with its performance and speed on my old iPhone 5.

image via GeoGebra blog

For those who have not tried GeoGebra, it is a free and open-source software for teaching mathematics. We have a lot of tutorials about it here which I’m going to update to the current version of GeoGebra this year.

GeoGebra is available for desktop computers, tablets, and Android phones. It comes on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can also install it in the Google Chrome app.

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