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Research: How Important are Fractions, Decimals and Percents

Middle School Math /

Fractions, decimals, and percents: Are they as important as I think? Over the past year in previous posts, I have described concerns related to student challenges with fractions and the connections fractions have with other math subjects taught in high school. These concerns originate from my experience working with students from middle school through college-level […]

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Grades K-5: How to Create an Educational Transformation

Elementary School Math /

Just imagine! As a teacher, you are excited to teach every day!  Kids look forward to class!  Parents cannot find enough words to express their thanks!  Imagine principals elated to arrive at work, surrounded by teachers and staff that love their job! Keep reading to discover how to create an educational transformation in grades K-5.

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Negative Base Numbers and Expressions: How to Explain

Algebra /

Do your students become confused with negative base numbers and parenthesis when solving order of operation problems that include exponents? These are common challenges seen as students attempt to solve order of operation problems. Continue to discover strategies that may increase student confidence with these problems. Negative Base Numbers with Exponents and Expressions: How to

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