About scottdave

After learned about electronics and RADAR in the US Navy, I decided to pursue an engineering degree. At Texas A&M University, I got a job as a helper in the Maple computer lab, while getting my BS in Electrical Engineering. I enjoy helping others to learn about math and science.
I play double bass in two community orchestras in the Houston Texas area.

Entries by scottdave

How to Make Units of Measurement Work for You

December 1, 2017/13 Comments/in Mathematics Tutorials/by scottdave

How do we use units? You may see one of these speed limit signs, nearly every day. Even though neither of them displays units, drivers know they are implied. In the United States, a Speed Limit 25 sign implies that 25 miles per hour are the maximum legal speed. The other type of speed limit…