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We have always provided a free consulting service to answer questions for all students wanting to learn mathematics. We cannot learn math for you, but we will try to make it easier for you to learn.

In this context we are providing free help in arithmetic, free help in geometry, free help in algebra, and free help in pre-calculus topics in mathematics.



ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Delano Wegener, Ph. D. Mathematics - Ohio University
Melvin Poage, Ph. D. Mathematics - Michigan State University


The authors were asked by their university to research the problem of why did so many students having good to excellent grades in high school math courses fail the mathematics entrance exam for the university. The research project was called "Continuous Sequence in Basic Mathematics" (CSBM) and the results of CSBM lead to the development of the Critical Thinking Approach to Mathematics series of texts and materials There were as many as 3000 students a semester in CSBM. The materials used in CSBM were constantly revised to improve student success rate. Toward the end of CSBM, the materials and improved teaching allowed a rate of 72% of the students to make grades of 87.5%, aB+, or higher. Those graduates of CSBM who opted to take a university calculus course, over a 3-year period, made better grades (Ave. 3.04 to Ave. 2.43) than the students who were not part of the research. (The Mathematical Association of America. conducted this study).


Dr. Delano Wegener now lives and works in St. Louis Missouri area and Dr, Melvin Poage now lives and works in Denver Colorado. They frequently talk or E-mail one another to discuss topics related to mathematics or the teaching of mathematics. It is interesting to note that the first name of the wifes of both professors is Esther.

THE AUTHORS HAVE A COMBINED EXPERIENCE OF:
  • 20 years of teaching high school mathematics,
  • 52 years of teaching university mathematics,
  • 35 years of industrial experience, and
  • 23 years of research experience.
(Note that some time overlap occurs since the authors
occasionally held two occupations at the same time.)
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HOW TO USE

There are two types of help available for you to use.		 Arithmetic Text, Algebra Text, Pre-Calculus Text

#1 DR DEL


DR DEL has available a reference web-site that contains explanations for almost all of the difficult math concepts in mathematics courses that are taught before Calculus. To access this excellent reference use the Button Below to Open Dr Del's Help Link. In this menu the topics on the left are general and the ones on the right are course specific to his university classes. I recommend the Special topics in mathematics.




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#2 DR MEL


DR MEL also has references available and a space for you to ask direct questions. To use this service, first check the reference buttons below to see if your question is one of these topics. If not, complete the form below the reference boxes to ask a direct question. Select your problem type below.



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