What is STEM Education? By Elaine J. Hom, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 26 October 22 Reference STEM education is a teaching approach that combines science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
What is pi? By Elaine J. Hom published 8 March 22 Reference Pi represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number that never ends; the decimals go on forever and ever.
Three weeks pregnant: What to expect By Elaine J. Hom, Ben Biggs published 24 February 22 Reference In the third week of pregnancy, there won't be any major outward changes in a woman's body, but some pregnancy symptoms may have started.
What is mathematics? By Elaine J. Hom, Jonathan Gordon published 11 November 21 Reference Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement. It's all around us.
Adderall: Uses, Side Effects and Abuse By Elaine J. Hom published 18 October 18 Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Four Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect By Elaine J. Hom published 25 August 17 The fourth week of pregnancy is usually when women discover they are pregnant. Now is the time to take a pregnancy test to know for sure.
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril): Dosage & Side Effects By Elaine J. Hom published 11 May 17 Cyclobenzaprine is a prescription medication that is used as a muscle relaxant. It is intended for short-term use, and should be used with other medications.
First & Second Weeks of Pregnancy: What to Expect By Elaine J. Hom published 30 July 14 Pinpointing the exact date of conception is hard to do. Due dates are usually calculated to 40 weeks after the first day of the woman's last period.
Common Core Standards Explained By Elaine J. Hom published 19 February 14 The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an effort to prepare every student for college or the workforce.
What Are Complex Numbers? By Elaine J. Hom published 30 January 14 Complex numbers are numbers that consist of two parts — a real number and an imaginary number.
What Are Imaginary Numbers? By Elaine J. Hom published 22 January 14 An imaginary number is a number that, when squared, has a negative result.
Real Numbers: Properties and Definition By Elaine J. Hom published 16 January 14 A real number is a value that represents a quantity along an infinite number line. They are, in fact, pretty much any number that you can think of.
What is Gabapentin? By Elaine J. Hom published 4 January 14 Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant used to control specific types of seizures.
What is Prednisone? By Elaine J. Hom published 20 November 13 Prednisone is a medication aimed at treating symptoms of inflammation, allergies and chronic conditions.
Alan Turing Biography: Computer Pioneer, Gay Icon By Elaine J. Hom published 23 June 13 Alan Turing, born June 23, 1912, broke the German Enigma code during World War II and developed a test for artificial intelligence.
What is a Prime Number? By Elaine J. Hom published 20 May 13 A prime number is an integer, or whole number, that can be divided evenly only by 1 and by itself.
Roman Numerals: Conversion, Meaning & Origins By Elaine J. Hom published 15 May 13 Roman numerals use seven basic symbols derived from the Latin alphabet.
