Mapping? Function? Domain? Range? What do all of those arrows mean? If these questions have come up in your Algebra class, you are not alone. Keep reading to discover ways to explain mapping functions. #1 Where to Begin When a Mapping Functions When explaining anything new, begin with related topics taught prior. This will allow […]
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Domain and range? Algebraic functions? Have you found that your students struggle to understand these concepts in Algebra? Keep reading to discover how to help students understand the vocabulary used with algebraic functions, including domain and range. #1 Skills to Know Before Domain, Range, and Functions Are your students prepared to begin algebraic functions? Domain
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Percent Word Problems: Do your students stress out with percent problems? Are they at a total loss as they attempt to understand, set up, and solve? If your answer is yes, keep reading to discover strategies I have found most successful for teaching percent word problems. #1 – Preparation to Solve Percent Word Problems The
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Creating a foundation is critical for success with percent word problems. Keep reading to discover the concepts needed to provide this success. #1 – Review Fraction, Decimal and Percent Conversions Once you have survived teaching fraction and decimal problems, there is one more hurdle left. The ominous subject of percent. More specifically, how to solve
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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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