MAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS
Math Lessons and Materials
- Algebra I (complete course)
- Geometry (short course; emphasis on logic and proof)
- Algebra II (short course)
- Precalculus (complete course)
- Calculus (complete course)
- Calculus Index Cards
- Prerequisites/Objectives/Syllabi/Sample Final Exam Questions for Math Courses
My Books
- One Mathematical Cat, Please! (a book that explores the language of mathematics)
-
One Mathematical Cat, Please! A First Course in Algebra
and
Supplement: The Extra Sections -
One Mathematical Cat, Please! Understanding Calculus
with a
Complete Solution Manual - TeX Commands Available in MathJax (This is a copy of my fixed-width web page, for people who want a print version. Warning—small print—young eyes only!)
- My doctoral dissertation: Finding Hidden Patterns in Datasets (original title: Detecting Hidden Periodicities in Discrete-Domain Data)
Just For Fun
- Fun Stuff (for when you need a break!)
- Mathematical Cat Gallery
How I Create the Beautiful Math and Graphics
- JSXGraph Commands and Examples (wide screens only)
- TeX Commands available in MathJax (wide screens only)
Algebra Pinball
- Algebra Pinball
- Algebra Pinball: edit/print your own Algebra Pinball table
About My Web Site
Self-guided Overview of My Web site—take the tour. These were created for talks I gave as a Featured Speaker at CAMT 2015—the Conference for Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. The talks were updated in August 2022.
Testimonials
Miscellaneous
- 10-lesson tutorial: Designing my Responsive Web Page
- Finger trick proof for multiplication facts involving only 6, 7, 8, 9
My Machines
-
Janome 350E Memory Craft Embroidery Machine
Notes on Stitch Artist Level 1 - Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9400QCP Sewing Machine
Fabric/Cardboard Projects
- blocks (cardboard, fabric-covered)
- bookshelf dust shields (fabric/cardboard)
- box (fold-up) (simple, one piece cardboard, wrapping-paper-covered, open-top)
- box (easy) (felt/cardboard)
- box (fabric/cardboard, collapsible)
- drawer/shelf liners (fabric/cardboard)
- lid holders (rectangular, fabric/cardboard)
- lid holders (square, fabric/cardboard)
- matching game for toddlers
- 4" x 6" photo holders (fabric/cardboard)
- stuff organizer (cargo pockets) (fabric/cardboard)
Sewing/Machine Embroidery Projects
- Alex's memory quilt (individual blocks)
- appliance covers (custom)
- appliance covers (alternate style; good for scanners)
- bookcover (from homemade fabric)
- Christmas stockings (animal theme)
- drawstring bag (sturdy, lined, no raw seams)
- labels (embroidered on fabric, cardboard inserts)
- face mask (with your own face!)
- pad covers (thin, bassinet, changing table)
- seat covers
- splitting a large embroidery design
- toilet paper roll cover (fabric)
- wrench holder (rolls up, secures with velcro)
Use up Fabric Scraps
Miscellaneous
- picture frames (macrame/cardboard)
- Knitting Notes For Beginners
- straw star ornaments (using Arizona desert grasses)
- DIY star ornaments (assorted)
- How Calculus is Like My Bible (shared by a website user!)
- The Simplicity of the Gospel
-
Family Home Evening:
- Geneological Indexing
- Scripture Sentence Shuffle:
- Spiritual discussions
- ASL (American Sign Language) practice
- Links: annotated list of useful web sites
- My Experience with the Omni One by Virtuix
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Spanish practice
- Story Videos (Carol reading stories for young children)
About Me
- Carol's Blog
- Curriculum vitae, Dr. Carol JV Fisher Burns
- Fun Facts about Dr. Burns (It may be more fun to learn from someone that you ‘know’!)
- Mission statement: Dr. Carol JVF Burns
- A little game (get to know me; get a secret message)
- My Teaching Philosophy
My Family
-
Burns Family Christmas Letters:
2023–2024
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016 - Kid Activities (my granddaughter!)
Ray
Our Home
- Pebble Tour (our tiny home)
Miscellaneous
- our chickens: Hermione and Jesse
- coupon: One Hour of Carol (Make it your own!)
- Classes taught at NAU (Northern Arizona University)
- Common Core Mathematics Standards: Instructions and Practice
- Grant Essays
- HTML and Web Design course (original year-long course)
- HTML and Web Design course (revised year-long course)
- Instructions for Creating a Read-Thru with Text Highlighting
- K12 Math Taxonomy (through beginning of grade 4)
- Map of MCAS content to Fisher Burns web site
- Map of SAT content to Fisher Burns site
-
MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) information
-
Pima Community College Final Exam Practice:
MAT 092, Elementary Algebra - SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Math Prep Course
- Slide show (interactive) to learn about this site
- Videos (legacy): how to use this website