All Maths skills articles – Page 7
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ResourceIntroductory maths for HE: powers
Discover the origin of the rules for combining powers. Learn how to interpret negative and fractional powers as well as how to raise a variable to the powers of one and zero
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ResourceIntroductory maths for HE: chain rule (example A)
A worked example of how to use the chain rule of differentiation.
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ResourceIntroductory maths for HE: chain rule (example B)
A second example showing how to use the chain rule to differentiate.
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Event NewsVariety in Chemistry Education 2015
Michael Seery reports from the conference for chemistry teaching and learning in higher education
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IdeasWhy are formula triangles bad?
Jenny Koenig explains how teachers can help students learn to rearrange equations
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AnalysisThe language of maths in science
Richard Needham talks about the difficulties students have in applying maths skills in the science classroom
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ResourceAstounding numbers
This activity is designed to be fun and generate a wow factor for the students. It tries to convey how amazing the scale is that we use in chemistry. In question 8 the students are asked to use creative thinking and come up with some questions of their own.
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FeatureIs a conceptual understanding of maths vital for chemistry?
Michael Grove and Samantha Pugh explore the ‘mathematics problem’ faced by chemistry students
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OpinionThere's something about maths...
In this week's post, Michael Seery aims to start a discussion about how we teach maths for chemistry
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OpinionSupporting mathematics for chemists
Paul Yates argues that university chemistry teachers do a good job when faced with this challenging problem
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ReviewMaths skills for A level chemistry
Mathematics support for all students studying A-level chemistry, regardless of their awarding body.
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ReviewMaths for science
A book to consider using with more mathematically challenged students. Its presentation, coupled with starting at an appropriate level, make it one of the more accessible books on the market for this audience.
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MathsFractions: fear and loathing in mathematics
Paul Yates overcomes some common misconceptions and misunderstandings encountered when dealing with fractions