When you have a baby for the first time, your life changes. You might be caught up in the excitement of buying new clothes, letting your friends and family know, or even picking out a name. First, you officially become a parent. Second, you have additional responsibility for the baby. Sticking to the second realization, […]
How to Understand Averages to Get Ahead in School
With back to school season in full swing, many high school students are working hard to raise their GPA in an effort to make themselves more attractive to college admission officers. Here are three critical pieces of information to understand about averages if you want to raise your GPA and get ahead in school: Avoid […]
A Simple Guide to Splitting Restaurant Bills and Calculating Tips
You have all enjoyed a wonderful and delicious meal together. Now the bill has arrived. What are you going to do? Should the friend with the deepest pockets foot the bill? Surely, whoever paid last time should skip this one? Who chips in for the tip? And let’s not even get on to whether the […]
How Important is College to Career Success?
Did you know that about one-third of jobs in the United States require an associate degree or above? Many young people already know that getting a college degree is all about seeking a better life for themselves and any future family they may have. Yes, there may be rising costs but you can offset those […]
Algebra Explained- Why Do We Need to Factor Equations
Are you good at math? Do you love it? Does the idea of an equation make you want to spin around in circles of joy? If you’re like most of the world, you thought, “heck no!”. That’s okay. We won’t tell you that math is fun, but we are going to tell you the reasons […]
Top 5 Benefits of Strong Numeracy Skills
Students often ask, “When will I use this in real life?” when doing math. The answers often surprise and amaze them, as math is tremendously helpful in numerous ways. Math isn’t only useful, but it’s essential to living a long, healthy and fulfilling life. If you don’t think you need math to live well, then […]
7 Tips on How to Get Rid of Credit Card Debt
Using credit cards is all fun and games… until the bill arrives. What seems like an innocent purchase here and there can add up fast. And before you know it, you have the weight of credit card debt sitting on your shoulders. But getting out from under all that debt isn’t impossible. In fact, you […]
Why Are Fractions Important? 10 Examples of Using Fractions to Solve Real-Life Issues
What’s black and white and full of problems? Your latest math test. If you did poorly, you may find yourself frustrated and cursing Pythagoras himself, especially when it comes to fractions. But, who really needs that stuff anyway? When you’re in school, your teachers always tell you that you’re going to use what you learn […]
How to Calculate Profit and Loss to Keep Your Small Business Accounts in Order
Profit is everything in the world of business. Especially for a small business. You can pride yourself on customer service, the quality of your product or service, or even your company’s philanthropic endeavors. However, all that is moot without profit. Profit is what keeps the company afloat and able to grow and expand. Knowing how […]
How to Factor Quadratics- A Simplified Explanation
Humankind has been slowly uncovering the mysteries of numbers for millennia now. We can trace mathematical learning all the way back to the Babylonians. These ancient peoples developed an impressive understanding of math. And they lived almost 4,000 years ago, well before the most famous mathematicians even existed. Now here you are 4,000 years later, […]