https://www.basic-mathematics.com/basic-mathematics-blog.html The basic mathematics blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the basic-mathematics.com website. en-us basic mathematics Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:04:33 -0500 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:04:33 -0500 basic-mathematics.com https://www.basic-mathematics.com/add-and-subtract-integers-using-visual-models.htmle4959f14b468be9d53805cdff5dce5cbLearn to add and subtract integers using visual models! Interactive chip method shows positive and negative numbers combining. Practice with zero pairs instantly. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:58:10 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/comparing-integers.htmlb53148f193461bbd73692779ba157915Comparing integers and ordering integers is what this lesson will teach you Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:17:03 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/adding-decimals.html24631931ea09db517ce2ef064b335610Master adding decimals with visual place value charts, interactive regrouping steps, and base-ten blocks. See carries in action and build answers step-by-step! Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:56:02 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/adding-fractions.htmlc594e4b920c00ed3ce09f7f785798d95Interactive step-by-step guide for adding fractions with visual bar models. Shows finding common denominators and handles improper fractions.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:01:38 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/matrix-determinant-visualizer.htmleac1511c119fcc7767d9491430d177abMatrix determinant visualizer using cofactor expansion. Watch the recursive breakdown with crossed-out rows/columns and circled elements. Beautiful step-by-step! Tue, 2 Dec 2025 08:35:27 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/factoring-quadratics-with-algeblocks.htmlfeefe6bd960c0ea0ca16d55b5bae86ebInteractive factoring quadratics with algebra blocks tool. Drag blocks to form rectangles showing factors. Supports zero pairs and custom problems with any coefficient. Sun, 2 Nov 2025 17:25:49 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/matrix-inverse-visualizer.html63f76a94b90ca9c37f22abcfc6900296Interactive matrix inverse visualizer using Gauss-Jordan elimination. Watch animated row operations transform [A | I] into [I | A⁻¹] step-by-step. 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Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:03:05 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/dice-roll-simulator.htmldba51da025d5d985840fb17fdfb366f8🎲 Interactive 3D dice roll simulator for math learning! Roll 1-4 realistic dice, explore probability concepts, and track results. Perfect for students! Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:37:06 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/missing-dollar-puzzle.html9c220863e7de7d9d0fbc3e2f600d179cSolve the classic Missing Dollar puzzle! Three friends paid $30, got $3 back, waiter kept $2. That's $27+$2=$29... where's the missing $1? Interactive quiz!" Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:16:44 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/simplify-with-algeblocks.htmlde0b5dc24ca1db13a006e33fff11ccfeSimplify with Algeblocks: Drag colorful blocks to build expressions, then watch terms magically group together and cancel out. Perfect for visual learners! 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Pick any 2-digit number, follow the steps, and be amazed! ✨🤯 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:12:32 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/math-anxiety-rescue.html16e3bf610d450a4e38c0c221520184b7Interactive math anxiety recovery tool that creates personalized learning paths, tracks confidence, and provides step-by-step guidance for overcoming math fear Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:58:39 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/area-of-complex-shapes.html902f5abfe4ee9c888d74302d07ecd5d0Interactive math lesson teaching area calculation for complex shapes through visual decomposition, step-by-step breakdowns, and hands-on practice Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:45:00 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/interactive-probability-spinner.html04a38f0725f01076dbcbb71e9cfb2d4cInteractive probability spinner teaching tool with customizable sections, theoretical vs experimental probability comparison, and educational explanations. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:11:31 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/interactive-fraction-visualizer.htmlcdf7894ab812e97509a2ee349505cf1cInteractive fraction visualizer with circle graphics, step-by-step explanations, and four mathematical operations for comprehensive fraction learning. Wed, 9 Jul 2025 05:58:43 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/math-facts-explorer.html6e44490f0c44f17b4f58d975a0afaab7Interactive math facts explorer featuring fascinating number discoveries with optional detailed explanations to spark mathematical curiosity and understanding. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:33:31 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/math-mountain-climber.html01a8b6eead8f08de241c7806b8839cd9Fun interactive math game where students climb a mountain by solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems correctly. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:03:03 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/solving-proportions.htmle605303c189d07e18d2ccf7d77384827Solving proportions by using cross product or the concept of equivalent fractions
Sun, 18 May 2025 09:52:34 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/subtracting-whole-numbers.htmlc69bc4d7929c8c6c460235d6f3ea69cbSubtracting whole numbers vertically by regrouping ( also called borrowing ) is what this lesson will teach you Sun, 18 May 2025 09:44:45 -0400 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/basic-operations.html3287be1fa7eeac43279924bf45d72c35Learn what the basic operations are in math with a graphic organizer
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:48 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/common-mistakes-in-math.html9beaae86aac59042e0b92b4edba72414Some common mistakes in math and how to avoid them when doing your math problems Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:17:59 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/perfect-number.html6d77ddbee1020ce5cc076d7882a1a36aDiscover perfect numbers through clear definitions, examples, the first ten, historical significance, and their relationship with Mersenne primes in this lesson. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 03:56:25 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/greatest-common-factor.html2d693883692d2ea64012828354edfcf4Interactive lesson showing three methods to find the the greatest common factor of two whole numbers.
Sun, 8 Dec 2024 08:19:32 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/basic-number-properties.html981105e30225a8039f3b5cb0178b7225Learn about the 4 basic number properties such as such as commutative, associative, distributive, and identity properties. Fri, 6 Dec 2024 15:23:35 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/percentage-change.html3283ec0f791b27161c0aa34e71bdc25eMaster percentage change calculations with clear step-by-step methods, examples, and tips. Learn to handle increases, decreases, and negative values.
Fri, 6 Dec 2024 06:54:13 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/factoring-by-grouping.htmlc8578861e41eac78a97df3149384a69dLearn factoring by grouping with interactive lesson, step-by-step guidance, instant feedback, and clear solutions to help you master factoring effortlessly.
Thu, 5 Dec 2024 09:24:18 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/estimating-a-sum.htmlbe0923fdc484814b0a052a5e36032989Estimating a sum by rounding to the nearest 10 or to the nearest 100 and choosing the best estimate
Wed, 4 Dec 2024 04:15:21 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/slope-intercept-form.htmlc44331e57b6940fe03b8105fed486ba3Interactive lesson and practice showing how to use the slope and one or two points to write the equation of line in slope intercept form.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:13:06 -0500 https://www.basic-mathematics.com/what-is-slope.htmld93c61ade40c77bd10ff3cd3d4d12b0fWhat is slope? Definition of slope, interactive exploration, along with concrete examples to enhance understanding. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:13:29 -0500