math Derivatives of Specific Functions Every calculus student has to study the definitions of limits and derivatives (future post), the properties of derivatives of general functions (future post), the derivatives of specific classes of functions, and the applications of derivatives (future post). There will be a future post on
teaching Even and Odd Functions Most middle and high schools nowadays introduce the terms "even" and "odd" to describe functions without really explaining why they're named that way. Without that, the definitions are harder to recall, and the reason we might find them interesting is
math What is Linear Algebra? With most math courses, you can't really know what it's about until you're in it. This, hopefully, will express some of what Lin Al is about before you decide to take it. Each context assumes you've taken the corresponding course, be it Algebra I,
math Trigonometry Formula Sheet This post contains the info I pretty much reiterate verbatim for every trigonometry (or calculus, etc.) student I've tutored. There will be a future post on how to use this one. Definitions These should be the only things you have to accept without reason.
project Cobble/stone Generator (Project Page) This is the primary project page for this problem, an ever-changing nexus of links to our solutions. "We" refers to my brother and myself. Description of the Problem We want to use cobble — a lot of cobble — in construction, but we either
project First Cobble/Stone Generator This is part of a series of posts on the topic of cobble/stone generators. On this page: Design Ingredients Instructions Figures Design A lava source block and water source block are caged by cobble so that their flows collide at one particular block.
poetry My First Poem Regret More simple, my thoughts. I remember, I reach out with my mind, my heart and find nothing but more memory. I hesitate, I wonder where you are, will be and remember, sadly, both; For you are not with me, I know, For you
minecraft Minecraft Player → Game Designer: Studying Level Design As long as you know what Minecraft is, this article should make sense. If it doesn't make sense, please leave a comment! How? Why? Since Minecraft has the fun mechanic of making the player the level editor, and since I've been binging Extra Credits
math The Blob Pythagorean Theorem The Numberphile video below is quite excellent, but some viewers might appreciate clarification on the topic. Watching the video is not required to follow this post. The Motivation We wish to prove the Pythagorean theorem using scale and similarity as our foundation, rather than