The Simplifier

See How Much You Know Already! Do you know that you already know so much about mathematics? For instance you know that: (i) 1 + 1 = 2 (ii) 1 – 1 = 0 (iii) 1 x 1 = 1 (iv) 1 ÷ 1 = 1 (v) – 1 – 1 = -2 (a bit funny right?) (vi) – 1 + 1 = 0 (another funny one) Let’s try kids rule:  If you are owing your friend ₦1 (i.e. - ₦1) and then you borrow another ₦1 (i.e. - ₦1) from him again, how much are you owing him in total?  Answer is that you now owe him ₦2(⇒ - ₦2) What if you borrowed ₦1 from your friend ( - ₦1) yesterday and then you got ₦1 and  repaid him his  ₦1 today. How much do you have left in your pocket? And how much are you no owing? Answer: you have ₦0 left in your pocket and you now owe ₦0. If you could understand all these, then you know mathematics because mathematics begins and ends with one plus one. Keynote You already know so much about mathematics, so don't be scared!

Rule 2: Know the Mathematical Operators and their Operations Mathematical operators are simply tools that determine the behaviour of a mathematical process. The operators tell us to join, separate, etc. What we want or are given determine the tools to be used. The basic mathematical tools are: + Plus [Addition (Summation)] - Minus [(Subtraction (Difference)] x Times [(Multiplication (Product)] ÷ Divide [Division (Quotient)] There are lots of other operators, such as roots, power, trigonometric functions, etc, but knowing the basic ones is a great step forward. Keynote Start by knowing the basic operators and how they behave.

Rule 1: Understand the Mathematical  principles/rules/theories There are a few general rules that must be observed in other to become better in mathematics. 1. Patience: Be patient with yourself and try things over and over again. 2. Note that there are only 10 numbers (digits) in the whole world, which are: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 3. Make Enquiries: you have to learn to use the right books, ask the right tutor(s) and don't be ashamed to make attempts. 4. Believe it is possible: Don't conclude hastily that a problem is not solvable. In fact, every problem is solvable provided the right steps and procedures are known. 5. Be ready to study different mathematical background rules because every mathematical aspect (topic) has rules associated to it. Be it Simple Algebra, Logarithm, Indices, Bearing and Construction, Geometry, Trigonometry, Longitude and Latitude, etc there is a rule guiding it – so don't be in a haste to start solving rath...

How Do We Become Better Mathematically? A few rules can guide us towards becomes far better than we ever thought we could be mathematically and the rules  are simple. Rule 1: Understand the Mathematical  principles/rules/theories Rule 2: Know the Mathematical Operators and their Operations These two rules are all you need to be a good mathematician! That sounds too good to be true right? Well, fortunately it is true. Keynote All you need to be a good mathematician is to understand the mathematical principles which would guide you to apply the mathematical operators properly!

Mathematics – Tough or Easy? Most people believe, mathematics is a tough subject and really frightened just at the mention of the name – mathematics. The major reason why most people are afraid of mathematics is not actually due to mathematics is tough (because most of us have not really tried it) but people are scared because of the way the course is/was introduced to them. We often have the wrong definition of/for mathematics! What is Mathematics? Simply put, mathematics is the act and process of manipulation of symbols, alphabets and figures (numbers) through the application of predefined rules. Following the simple definition given above one can comfortably argue that everything we do in life is a mathematical process. From writing our names, buying, selling and even communicating all are mathematical processes. Why Fear Something So Important? If we really can't do without mathematics then, there is really no need being afraid of it. In fact, all we need to ...