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  5.    wt: 1:   Step 4 Gaussian Elimination/
  6.    wt: 1:   Step 3 Easy systems in 2 or more unknowns/
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  8.    wt: 1:   Step 1 Stick diagram and fractions/
  9.    wt: 1:   3 Solving Linear Equations/
  10.    wt: 1:   12 Webvideo Lessons on Area and Volume Calculation/
  11.    wt: 1:   Advanced Calculus Volume 3 Appendices/
  12.    wt: 1:   Volume 3 Why Slopes A Calculus Intro Etc/
  13.    wt: 1:   Volume 2 Three Skills For Algebra/
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  1.    wt: 2:   Chapter 6 Rule Based Reason in Mathematics
  2.    wt: 2:   Chapter 13 Geometric Thinking Euclidean Model For Reason
  3.    wt: 1:   teaching tutoring algebraic reason
  4.    wt: 1:   Different Kinds of Reasoning in maths
  5.    wt: 1:   three kinds of reason in mathematics
  6.    wt: 1:   5 Polynomials Long division Nonlinear divisor
  7.    wt: 1:   4 Polynomials Long division linear divisor
  8.    wt: 1:   6 Intersection of lines by solving linear systems
  9.    wt: 1:   20 Length and Direction of Collinear Vector Sums How to Add Definition
  10.    wt: 1:   16 Collinear Horizontal Arrows Vectors
  11.    wt: 1:   3 Linear Equation Literal Solution More
  12.    wt: 1:   2 Linear Equation Literal Solution
  13.    wt: 1:   11 Volume of Sphere
  14.    wt: 1:   10 Volume of Pyramid
  15.    wt: 1:   9 Volume of Cone
  16.    wt: 1:   5 Box Volume Formula Example
  17.    wt: 1:   Example 2 volume of a cone
  18.    wt: 1:   Example 1 volume of a pyramid
  19.    wt: 1:   Volume of Solid by Cross Sections Lesson
  20.    wt: 1:   A Related Material in Volume 3
  21.    wt: 1:   A Related lessons in Volume 3
  22.    wt: 1:   19 Chain Rule for linear functions
  23.    wt: 1:   Chapter 31 Direct and Indirect Reason
  24.    wt: 1:   Chapter 15. Solving Linear Equations
  25.    wt: 1:   Chapter 4 Longer Chains of Reason
  26.    wt: 1:   Chapter 3 Chains of Reason
  27.    wt: 1:   Postscript C Consistency as a Tool for Reason
  28.    wt: 1:   Postscript B More on Story Telling and Reason
  29.    wt: 1:   Chapter 24 Direct and Indirect Reason
  30.    wt: 1:   Chapter 16 Origins and Limitations of Rules and Patterns
  31.    wt: 1:   Chapter 11 Accidental Patterns
  32.    wt: 1:   Chapter 7 Longer Chains of Reason
  33.    wt: 1:   Chapter 6 Chains of Reason
  34.    wt: 1:   V Reasons and Motivations for Logic and Mathematics
  35.    wt: 1:   Chapter 5 Coordinate Free and Coordinate Based Geometry
  36.    wt: 1:   More Algebra and Slope based Calculus Preview

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  1.    wt: 8:   Chapter 13 Geometric Thinking Euclidean Model For Reason
  2.    wt: 7:   Postscript C Consistency as a Tool for Reason
  3.    wt: 7:   Postscript B More on Story Telling and Reason
  4.    wt: 7:   Chapter 24 Direct and Indirect Reason
  5.    wt: 7:   Chapter 16 Origins and Limitations of Rules and Patterns
  6.    wt: 7:   Chapter 11 Accidental Patterns
  7.    wt: 7:   Chapter 7 Longer Chains of Reason
  8.    wt: 7:   Chapter 6 Chains of Reason
  9.    wt: 6:   Postscript D Reflections on Law of the Excluded Middle
  10.    wt: 6:   Postscript A Story Telling
  11.    wt: 6:   Chapter 23 Truth Tables
  12.    wt: 6:   Chapter 22 Contrapositive and Vacuously True Implications
  13.    wt: 6:   Chapter 21 Occurrence Tables
  14.    wt: 6:   Chapter 20 Shorthand Symbols as Pronouns
  15.    wt: 6:   Chapter 19 What is in chapters 20 to 24
  16.    wt: 6:   Chapter 18 Sense and Knowledge
  17.    wt: 6:   Chapter 17 Objective Ways Trial and Error Discovery
  18.    wt: 6:   Chapter 15 Objective Processes
  19.    wt: 6:   Chapter 14 Deductive and Empirical Views of Mathematics
  20.    wt: 6:   Chapter 12 Islands and Divisions of Knowledge
  21.    wt: 6:   Chapter 10 Responsibility
  22.    wt: 6:   Chapter 9 What is in Chapters 10 to 18
  23.    wt: 6:   Chapter 8 Change of Language
  24.    wt: 6:   Chapter 5 Deception
  25.    wt: 6:   Chapter 4 Implication Rules Forwards and Backwards
  26.    wt: 6:   Chapter 3 What is in chapters 4 to 8
  27.    wt: 6:   Chapter 2 Skill Development
  28.    wt: 6:   Chapter 1 Introduction
  29.    wt: 6:   Three Remarks
  30.    wt: 6:   Foreword
  31.    wt: 3:   Chapter 6 Rule Based Reason in Mathematics
  32.    wt: 2:   chapitre 12 00 les iles et division
  33.    wt: 2:   chapitre 07 01 principle D induction mathematique
  34.    wt: 2:   chapitre 07 00 Des chaines plus longues de la raison
  35.    wt: 2:   chapitre 06 00 Chaines de la raison
  36.    wt: 2:   chapitre 05 00 Deception
  37.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 10 Etapes pour une meilleur raison
  38.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 09 Regles accidentelles
  39.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 08 Limitations et benefices
  40.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 07 RepetablesEtReproductibles
  41.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 06 engagements
  42.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 05 Implication versus suggestion
  43.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 04 Parlons de la logique
  44.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 03 Unidirectionnel versus bidirectionnel
  45.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 02 Deuxieme enigme
  46.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 01 Premiere enigme
  47.    wt: 2:   chapitre 04 00 Les regles d implication
  48.    wt: 2:   chapitre 03 A Propos Des Prochains Chapitre
  49.    wt: 2:   chapitre 02 00 La Communication des idees
  50.    wt: 2:   chapitre 01 00 Introduction
  51.    wt: 2:   Example 2 volume of a cone
  52.    wt: 2:   Example 1 volume of a pyramid
  53.    wt: 2:   Volume of Solid by Cross Sections Lesson
  54.    wt: 2:   Area Between Curves Lesson Take 2
  55.    wt: 2:   A Related Material in Volume 3
  56.    wt: 2:   Chapter 31 Direct and Indirect Reason
  57.    wt: 2:   Chapter 15. Solving Linear Equations
  58.    wt: 2:   Chapter 4 Longer Chains of Reason
  59.    wt: 2:   Chapter 3 Chains of Reason
  60.    wt: 1:   teaching tutoring algebraic reason
  61.    wt: 1:   Different Kinds of Reasoning in maths
  62.    wt: 1:   three kinds of reason in mathematics
  63.    wt: 1:   5 Polynomials Long division Nonlinear divisor
  64.    wt: 1:   4 Polynomials Long division linear divisor
  65.    wt: 1:   6 Intersection of lines by solving linear systems
  66.    wt: 1:   20 Length and Direction of Collinear Vector Sums How to Add Definition
  67.    wt: 1:   16 Collinear Horizontal Arrows Vectors
  68.    wt: 1:   5 Areas of Rectangles Revisited
  69.    wt: 1:   4 Fraction Operations Axiomatic Development
  70.    wt: 1:   3 Inequalities Algebraically
  71.    wt: 1:   2 Fraction Operations Physical Development
  72.    wt: 1:   1 Decimals Modular and Remainder Arithmetic
  73.    wt: 1:   3 Linear Equation Literal Solution More
  74.    wt: 1:   2 Linear Equation Literal Solution
  75.    wt: 1:   More Exercises
  76.    wt: 1:   Simple Exercises
  77.    wt: 1:   5 Gaussian Elimination for 3 unknowns 2nd example
  78.    wt: 1:   4 GE III Animated Examples
  79.    wt: 1:   3 Gaussian Elimination 3 unknowns first example
  80.    wt: 1:   3 GE III Equation Addition and Multiplication
  81.    wt: 1:   2 GE II Comparison
  82.    wt: 1:   1 GE Substitution four examples
  83.    wt: 1:   4 Solving a triangular system exercise
  84.    wt: 1:   3 Solving triangular system example
  85.    wt: 1:   2 Essentially one exercises three with solution
  86.    wt: 1:   1 Essentially One Unknown
  87.    wt: 1:   6 Algebraic Solution Example
  88.    wt: 1:   5 Algebraic Solutions Introduction
  89.    wt: 1:   4 Four Examples Fractional Coefficients
  90.    wt: 1:   3 Four Examples
  91.    wt: 1:   2 Three Examples
  92.    wt: 1:   1 Proper Equal Sign Usage
  93.    wt: 1:   Skill Development Notes
  94.    wt: 1:   10 One Example
  95.    wt: 1:   9 Three Examples
  96.    wt: 1:   8 One Example
  97.    wt: 1:   7 Two Examples
  98.    wt: 1:   6 Three Examples
  99.    wt: 1:   5 Three Examples
  100.    wt: 1:   4 Two Examples
  101.    wt: 1:   3 Two Examples
  102.    wt: 1:   2 Three Examples
  103.    wt: 1:   Using Letters for Physical Quantities
  104.    wt: 1:   Formula Usage Show Work Format
  105.    wt: 1:   11 Volume of Sphere
  106.    wt: 1:   10 Volume of Pyramid
  107.    wt: 1:   9 Volume of Cone
  108.    wt: 1:   5 Box Volume Formula Example
  109.    wt: 1:   Example 1. Area Between x and x squared
  110.    wt: 1:   Area Between Crossing Curves Lesson Take 2
  111.    wt: 1:   Area Between Crossing Curves Lesson Take 1
  112.    wt: 1:   Example 4 with x function of y
  113.    wt: 1:   Example 3
  114.    wt: 1:   Example 2
  115.    wt: 1:   Example 1
  116.    wt: 1:   Area Between Curves Lesson Take 1
  117.    wt: 1:   Summary
  118.    wt: 1:   A Related lessons in Volume 3
  119.    wt: 1:   19 Chain Rule for linear functions
  120.    wt: 1:   Postscript One Sided and Intermediate Value Theorems
  121.    wt: 1:   G.2 Lipshitz Conditions Integration Calculus Reform
  122.    wt: 1:   G.1 First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  123.    wt: 1:   G.6 Bounded Derivatives implies Lipshitz Continuity
  124.    wt: 1:   G.5 Motions With Bounded Velocities
  125.    wt: 1:   G.4 Lipschitz Continuity implies EquiContinuity
  126.    wt: 1:   G.3 Constant Difference Theorem Proof
  127.    wt: 1:   G.2 Differentiable Functions Mean Value Theorem
  128.    wt: 1:   G.1 Differentiable Functions Rolles Theorem
  129.    wt: 1:   F.5b Extreme Value Theorem
  130.    wt: 1:   F.5a Equicontinuity Theorems
  131.    wt: 1:   F.4 Finite Covering Theorem
  132.    wt: 1:   F.3 Intermediate Value Theorem
  133.    wt: 1:   F.2 Closed Range Theorem
  134.    wt: 1:   F.1 What Functions are Continuous
  135.    wt: 1:   E2 Algebraic Properties of Limits
  136.    wt: 1:   E1 Error Control Inequalities
  137.    wt: 1:   D2 Limits of Monotone Sequences
  138.    wt: 1:   D1 Sets and Sequences GLBs and LGBs
  139.    wt: 1:   C Triangle Inequalities
  140.    wt: 1:   B3 Bolzano Weierstrass Theorem
  141.    wt: 1:   B1 Pigeon Hole Principles from combinatorics
  142.    wt: 1:   PostScript For and Against Decimal Perspectives
  143.    wt: 1:   A1. Introduction
  144.    wt: 1:   Foreword Calculus Reform and Proofs Decimal Style A Postscript
  145.    wt: 1:   Postscript Pythagorean Theorem yet another proof
  146.    wt: 1:   Chapter 24 Logarithms Powers and Exponentials
  147.    wt: 1:   Chapter 23 Links To Trigonometry
  148.    wt: 1:   Chapter 22 Complex Numbers
  149.    wt: 1:   Chapter 21 Arrow Addition
  150.    wt: 1:   Chapter 20 Vectors and Complex Numbers
  151.    wt: 1:   Chapter 19. Exponentials and Natural Logarithms
  152.    wt: 1:   Chapter 18. Slopes Areas Integration
  153.    wt: 1:   Chapter 17. Area Approximation
  154.    wt: 1:   Chapter 16. Velocity Approximation
  155.    wt: 1:   Chapter 15. Slope Approximation
  156.    wt: 1:   Chapter 15. Algebraic Evaluation of Limits
  157.    wt: 1:   Chapter 14 Limits and Continuity with and sans Decimals
  158.    wt: 1:   Chapter 13. Acceleration
  159.    wt: 1:   Chapter 12. Units and Slopes
  160.    wt: 1:   Chapter 11. Graphing Slope versus Position
  161.    wt: 1:   Chapter 10 Slopes and Units
  162.    wt: 1:   Chapter 9 About First Courses in Calculus
  163.    wt: 1:   Chapter 8. Slope Interpretation
  164.    wt: 1:   Chapter 7 Slopes and Velocity
  165.    wt: 1:   Chapter 6. Slopes and Vertical Shifts
  166.    wt: 1:   Chapter 5. Slope Sign Tests
  167.    wt: 1:   Chapter 4. More Slope Sign Analysis
  168.    wt: 1:   Chapter 3. Slope Sign Analysis
  169.    wt: 1:   Chapter 2. Slopes and Ski Trails
  170.    wt: 1:   Chapter 1.Introduction
  171.    wt: 1:   Fall 1983 Calculus Appetizer
  172.    wt: 1:   Foreword
  173.    wt: 1:   Postscript More on Better Performance
  174.    wt: 1:   Postscript For Better Performance
  175.    wt: 1:   Appendix E. How To Study Mathematics and Why
  176.    wt: 1:   Appendix D. What to do in School and Why
  177.    wt: 1:   Appendix C. How to Read
  178.    wt: 1:   Appendix B. How To Learn
  179.    wt: 1:   Appendix A. Reading Guide For Next Appendices
  180.    wt: 1:   Chapter 30 Truth Tables
  181.    wt: 1:   Chapter 29 Contrapositive and Vacuously True Implications
  182.    wt: 1:   Chapter 28 Occurrence Tables
  183.    wt: 1:   Chapter 27 Shorthand Symbols as Pronouns
  184.    wt: 1:   Chapter 26 What is in chapters 27 to 31
  185.    wt: 1:   Chapter 25. Mathematical Induction Examples
  186.    wt: 1:   Chapter 24. Personal Investment and Pension EGS
  187.    wt: 1:   Chapter 23. Notation For Sums
  188.    wt: 1:   Chapter 22. Geometric Sums and Sequences
  189.    wt: 1:   Chapter 21. Third Reading Guide
  190.    wt: 1:   Chapter 20. Degrees and Radians
  191.    wt: 1:   Chapter 19. Functions and Sets
  192.    wt: 1:   Chapter 18. Rules for Algebra
  193.    wt: 1:   Chapter 17. Pythagorean Theorem Chinese Square Proof
  194.    wt: 1:   Chapter 16. Painless Theorem Proving
  195.    wt: 1:   Chapter 14. Forward and Backward Use of a Formula
  196.    wt: 1:   Postscript Unifying Theme A Fourth Skill For Algebra
  197.    wt: 1:   Chapter 13. Second Reading Guide
  198.    wt: 1:   Chapter 12. Shorthand Usage Guide
  199.    wt: 1:   Chapter 11. Why Shorthand
  200.    wt: 1:   Chapter 10 Describing and Changing Calculations
  201.    wt: 1:   Postscript What is a Variable
  202.    wt: 1:   Chapter 9 Talking about Numbers or Quantities
  203.    wt: 1:   Chapter 8 Three Skills For Algebra
  204.    wt: 1:   Solutions For Arithmetic Exercises
  205.    wt: 1:   Chapter 7 Prep for Calculus Arithmetic Exercises
  206.    wt: 1:   Chapter 6 Change of Language
  207.    wt: 1:   Chapter 5 Islands and Divisions of Knowledge
  208.    wt: 1:   Chapter 2 Implication Rules Forwards and Backwards
  209.    wt: 1:   Chapter 1 Introduction to Chapters 2 to 6
  210.    wt: 1:   Foreword
  211.    wt: 1:   Annotated Links to Material Elsehwere
  212.    wt: 1:   Postscript B Mathematics Education References
  213.    wt: 1:   Postscript A Three Remarks
  214.    wt: 1:   Chapter 12 Four Phases
  215.    wt: 1:   Chapter 11 Elementary Instruction
  216.    wt: 1:   Chapter 10 Transition
  217.    wt: 1:   Chapter 9 The Two Ends
  218.    wt: 1:   Chapter 8 Modern Instruction
  219.    wt: 1:   Chapter 7 Two Treatments of Geometry
  220.    wt: 1:   Chapter 5 Four References
  221.    wt: 1:   Chapter 4 Complex Numbers and Why Slopes
  222.    wt: 1:   Chapter 3 Algebra Difficulties
  223.    wt: 1:   Chapter 2 For and Against Mathematics
  224.    wt: 1:   Chapter 1 Introduction
  225.    wt: 1:   Foreword
  226.    wt: 1:   V Reasons and Motivations for Logic and Mathematics
  227.    wt: 1:   Chapter 5 Coordinate Free and Coordinate Based Geometry
  228.    wt: 1:   More Algebra and Slope based Calculus Preview

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6 More Less Greater Than Inequalities and Comparison
7 Axioms Logic and Equivalent Equations
8 Unifying Theme For Algebra
9 Proportionality Backwards and Forwards
10 Examples of Algebraic Reasoning
A Origins of Counting and Figuring Methods
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1. Deciml Place Value - fun
2. Decimals for Tutors
3. Prime Factors - quickly
4. Fractions + Ratios
5. Arith with units - science

Geometry
1 Maps + Plans Use
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3 Rct +Polr Coordinates
4 Lines-Slopes [I]
5. What is Similarity
Algebra Starters - the base
1. Better Work Format
2. Solve Linear Eqns
3. Computation Rules
4. Axioms, Item 3 Viewpnt
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More Algebra
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What is a Variable
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