Icosa shows Dodeca how to do “total of” type word problems. Please click on the comic strip to enlarge if necessary.

Using the fact that 4 x 25 = 100, Octa explains to Hexa how to do quick multiplying and dividing by 25. Please click on the comic strip to enlarge if necessary.

This classic game is explained, this week and analyzed next week. Please click on the file name to see the pdf file.

TIC _TAC_T0E, a Classic Game

The following introduces a new twist on an old trick. Many of you may have seen how to use your fingers to multiply by 9, however, today we extend it further. Please click on the file name to see the pdf file.

Using Your Fingers to Do Some Math

Using the idea of multiplying polynomials one can understand how certain shortcuts work, and how to solve numerical problems. Please click on the file name to see the pdf file.

Using Multiplying Polynomials to Solve Math Problems

Leonard Euler, a Most Prolific MathematicianLeonhard Paul Euler was the most prolific author of mathematical works of his time. Please click on the file name below to see the pdf file and learn more about this man.

Leonhard Euler, a Prolific Mathematician

Carrying on with the sequences and series, we look at geometric sequences this week. Please click on the file name to see the pdf file.

Geometric Sequences

p>Icosa and Dodeca continue with their series on word problems, this time they discuss the perimeter word problem type. Please click on the comic strip to enlarge if necessary.

Using number patterns similar to last week, Octa explains to Hexa how to do some multiplying and dividing. Please click the comic strip to enlarge if necessary.

Please click on the file name below to see the pdf file, and three new puzzles for you.

Three New Puzzles