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Learning Math Vocabulary

Nov 22, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

When you think of learning new vocabulary words, English Language Arts class comes to mind first, right? We tend to think of math as all numbers, but there’s actually quite a bit of language learning that goes on in the study of math. Let’s explore some cool methods to reinforce and remember math vocabulary in this blog.

How Math and Physics Are Connected

Nov 2, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

Math and physics are two closely related fields. For physicists, math is a tool used to answer questions. For example, Newton invented calculus to help describe motion. For mathematicians, physics can be a source of inspiration, with theoretical concepts such as general relativity and quantum theory providing the impetus for amazing math tools.

The Golden Ratio in Everyday Life

Oct 26, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

This ideal ratio is used by many because of its apparent lure to the human eye. The Golden Ratio has been said to be the most appealing ratio and is therefore used frequently. Everything from commercial advertising companies, to painters, to even doctors incorporate this 'magical' ratio into their work. Learn more about the golden ratio in this blo

What you can do with fractions in real life?

Oct 19, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

Discover how fractions are used in everyday life and the importance of understanding fractions. Discover the construction of fractions from a numerator and a denominator, and learn how fractions are used in cooking, telling time, and even shopping. Find out more about fractions in this blog.

What is PEMDAS?

Sep 29, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

Math basics such as addition, division, subtraction, and multiplication are already familiar to you but what if all four are found in one equation, what is the order to solving them? Well, that’s where the PEMDAS rule comes into the picture.

Angles in Real Life

Sep 14, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

Angles are an integral part of our lives. We are surrounded by angles. Food items like slices of pizza 🍕, pieces of cake 🍰, and nacho chips. Alphabet letters like V have an acute angle, and L has a right angle. Engineers and architects use angles and so do dancers and athletes. Clock hands make angles between each other. Ex. At 3 o’clock, clock h

The Complicated Discovery of Zero

Jul 27, 2022 | Bonney Lake Blog

Algebra, algorithms, and calculus, three pillars of modern mathematics, are all the result of a notation for nothing, zip, ZERO. Mathematics is a science of invisible entities that we can only be seen and understand by writing them down or assigning them to objects, but what about when the digit represents nothing at all? What about Zero?