Author: Martin

Martin McSweeney is a National Merit Finalist, Pomona College Graduate, and member of MENSA. He has worked at the Center for Talented Youth (Loyola Marymount University campus); Upward Bound (Harvey Mudd campus); various test prep companies; and Whittier High School. Now, Martin helps students of all abilities improve their relationship with math.

Taking A Practice SAT For Motivated Students

Taking a Practice SAT: the following are instructions for students considering taking the SAT for college admissions. You might be here to determine whether to take the SAT or ACT, establish a baseline SAT score, or work on improving your SAT score. If any of these describe your situation, please read the following instructions. They… Continue reading Taking A Practice SAT For Motivated Students

Taking A Practice ACT For Motivated Students

Taking a Practice ACT: the following are instructions for students considering taking the ACT for college admissions. You might be here to determine whether to take the ACT or SAT, establish a baseline ACT score, or work on improving your ACT score. If any of these describe your situation, please read the following instructions. They… Continue reading Taking A Practice ACT For Motivated Students

Using Desmos: Free Online Graphing Calculator

In the following video, I’m showing how to graph a basic linear equation (y=2x-2). I walk you through entering in the linear equation, locating the x and y intercepts and zooming in and out. Next, I graph a quadratic (second-degree) equation (y=x^2-5). Using the keypad offered by Desmos, it takes only a minute to find… Continue reading Using Desmos: Free Online Graphing Calculator

TI Nspire CX CAS

The TI Nspire CX CAS is so powerful that it might not be allowed in your math class. So, before getting excited about its capabilities, please check with your instructor. If you can use it, definitely take the time to learn how to use it to solve algebraic equations, factor algebraic and rational expressions, and… Continue reading TI Nspire CX CAS

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TI 36X Pro Calculator

The TI 36X Pro calculator is the best bang for your buck as a scientific calculator. Its top features: -Table for equations. This simplifies graphing and helps you find solutions, roots, and intercepts. -Polynomial Solver. Solves equations up to the third degree. No more having to solve the quadratic formula by hand. -Simplifying Radicals: See… Continue reading TI 36X Pro Calculator

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