How to Write Algebraic Expressions with ( ) and Fractions Eight divided by the product of six and a number? Eight divided by the difference of seven and a number? What does that mean? What does that look like? How do I write it? Keep reading to learn how to write algebraic expressions with parentheses […]
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How to Solve Word Problems with Keywords and Patterns Have your students ever asked where to begin when solving a word problem? Do students ask questions such as, “Which goes first, the variable or the number?” If this question is familiar, keep reading. In this post, I will provide many examples of how to solve
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How to Successfully Teach Algebra Expressions What is three-fifths of a number? If this is the first time your middle school students have seen this problem their next question is likely, “What is the number?” And before you begin to explain, another student groans, “Word problems!” No worries. Keep reading. Discover how to teach word
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Word Problem Activity: How to Engage Elementary-level Students Do you desire to make an impact as you introduce word problems to your students? Are you looking for an engaging activity the whole classroom can participate in? If your answer is “Yes!” keep reading to discover this engaging word problem activity. This activity may be used
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How to Approach Home School-Based Algebra 1 Successfully Introduction: Is your teen ready for Algebra 1? Are there topics you covered in Pre-Algebra that are still a mystery? The leap from middle school math to Algebra 1 is a big one. Keep reading to discover how to approach homeschool-based Algebra 1 successfully. #1 – Be
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Have you ever wondered how to understand number similarities in math and music? Keep reading to discover how math and music are related. How to Understand Number Similarities Used in Math and Music #1 Types of Real Numbers Before looking at the similarities between math and music, it is important to recognize that there are
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How to Use Number Lines with Inequality Math Statements Do your students struggle with math inequality statements and number lines? Are you looking for strategies that will help students understand the relationship between the two? Keep reading. In this post, learn how to use number lines for inequalities to help students discover solutions. #1 –
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You are preparing lesson plans to teach fraction operations; multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting with like and unlike denominators. You search the internet in hopes of a magical method that may make sense to your students. However, the more you look, the more overwhelmed you feel by the multiple methods used. I’ve been there and
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How to Prepare for College Successfully! Your teenager, a junior in high school, desires to pursue a career through a college education. How do you proceed? In this post, I will share how to prepare for college. #1 – Visit the High School Guidance Counselor Your son, Jon, a high school sophomore, is interested in
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How to Create a Fibonacci Sequence Problem Solving Puzzle Looking for engaging activities to spice up math topics on number patterns and special sequences of numbers? In this post, you will be introduced to the Fibonacci sequence and other craft ideas including detailed directions for creating a Fibonacci puzzle. #1 – Introduction to the Fibonacci
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