All Maths skills articles – Page 8
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ResourcePPLATO Maths & Physics resources portal
This resource links to the PPLATO Maths & Physics resources portal. The resources on this portal look at a number of different mathematical topics, including maths topics that correspond to different areas of science.
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ResourceCurve sketching - Advanced maths
Sketching the curve of a rational function, f(t)= t^2/(t+3), is discussed in this screen capture video. Video: Curve sketching
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ResourceIntroductory maths for HE: logarithms
Learn about the fundamental concepts of logarithms. The video studies the graph of the logarithm function and include some worked examples.
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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 B)
A second example showing how to use the chain rule to differentiate.
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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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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.