Visual Math: See How Math Makes Sense Direct

is often taught as a formula, but it’s actually about physical space.

Draw a right triangle. Build a square off each of the three sides. Visual Math: See How Math Makes Sense

The physical area of the two smaller squares, when added together, perfectly fills the area of the largest square on the longest side (the hypotenuse). 5. Calculus as Slicing and Zooming Calculus is the math of change, visualized through motion. is often taught as a formula, but it’s

Pictures are less intimidating than dense formulas. The physical area of the two smaller squares,

away from both sides. Whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other to maintain the "equals" sign. 4. The Pythagorean Theorem as Squares

Here is a quick guide to seeing the logic behind the numbers. 1. Multiplication as Area

If you can "see" the problem, you can often find a shortcut that isn't obvious in the text.