Education

Having trouble understanding algebra? Do algebraic concepts, equations, and logic just make your head spin? We have great news: Head First Algebra: Rough Cuts Version is designed for you. Full of engaging stories and practical, real-world explanations, this book will help you learn everything from natural numbers and exponents to solving systems of equations and [...]

Gnomie Joe Spinogatti (jojospaghettio in our chat room) writes:
Hey Chris,
Here is my top five list on how to deal with bad (or mean) teachers.

Do all the work that they ask you to do. Nothing ticks teachers off more than if you do not do your homework. If you just do your homework, you will save [...]

Are you or your offspring struggling to pass the AP Physics B exam? Is your college physics class giving you a headache? Or do you wish you understood how the world around you really works?
Then check out Head First Physics: A Learner’s Companion to Mechanics and Practical Physics. Using the unique and highly effective visual [...]

MegaCrammer is essential for the student who wants to get ahead. MegaCrammer allows users to create personalized tests to suit their specific needs.
After easily entering the material into MegaCrammer, the program creates a unique test that automatically changes each time it is taken. MegaCrammer will grade the tests and remember the mistakes made for retesting. [...]

Gnomie John Trull writes:
These are some short tips shared with me and a class of students about four years ago by a substitute teacher. He has now gone on to become one of the most known professors in the state of NC.

Whenever someone assigns you a textbook, read the glossary. Always. You will find [...]

A coalition of educators, foundations, and Internet pioneers today urged governments and publishers to make publicly-funded educational materials available freely over the Internet.
The Cape Town Open Education Declaration, launched today, is part of a dynamic effort to make learning and teaching materials available to everyone online, regardless of income or geographic location. It encourages teachers [...]

In addition to my duties here at Lockergnome, I’m also still working on my beginner’s programming language called Leopard. The last update that I posted here detailed the fact that I was working with WeatherBug to expand the tool and integrate it with their WeatherBug Achieve curriculum for schools.
Those efforts are still underway, and [...]