RAM Materials :: UIL number sense shortcuts, number sense tricks, number sense materials, calculator materials, math materials, TMSCA, TAKS

Overview

New Number Sense and Calculator DVDs now available!
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RAM Materials is the most complete website for Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics and Science. It features practice materials, workbooks, workshops, test writing for invitational meets, "Coach for Hire", and "Shortcuts on Demand". Visit and be mesmerized by the "Magic of Mathematics".

RAM Materials is the proven solution for over 20 years!

What's New

For online UIL Number Sense, Calculator, and Mathematics tutoring information, email Leo Ramirez, Sr. at . Tutoring will be done via Skype.

The Wizard Maker: Retired McAllen math teacher pens book about years as teacher and UIL math coach - from The Valley Town Crier

Former McHi teacher publishes memoir - from The Monitor

UIL, PSIA, and TMSCA Mathematics Magic workbook (Grades 5 - 9). Click here for sample.

UIL, PSIA, and TMSCA Number Sense Workbook (4-9). Click here for sample.

Advanced Calculator workbook for high school students and teachers. Click here for sample.

Click here for "Sole Source Letter"

Now Available!

UIL High School Mathematics Magic Book 8. Click here for sample.

Recommended for PSIA Contestants. Click here.

PSIA Mathematics Study Booklet. Click here for samples.

2009-2010 UIL High School Number Sense Shortcuts. Click here for samples.

The Wizard Maker: One Teacher's Remarkable Story of Inspiring Students to Greatness

2010 UIL Calculator Study Guide Solutions

Introductory Number Sense worksheets. Click here for samples.

Advanced Calculator is now available. Click here for sample.

Number Sense DVD: Volume 2 (featuring High School shortcuts from 2004 - 2007) and Mathematics DVD: Volume 1 (featuring problems from UIL Mathematics tests) are now available.

Featured Shortcut Of The Day

1/4 + 1/16 + 1/64 = __________.

1/a + 1/4a + 1/16a = 21/16a

Rule: The sum is equal to a fraction whose numerator is 21 and whose denominator is equal to the largest denominator of the three given fractions. Reduce if possible.

Solution: 21/16(4) = 21/64

(examples from UIL High School Shortcuts workbooks)

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