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How to Use Number Lines with Inequality Math Statements

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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How to Create a Fibonacci Sequence Problem-Solving Puzzle

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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How to Introduce Inequality Symbols in Math

How to Introduce Inequality Symbols Found in Math Are you bracing yourself before introducing inequality symbols in math? This subject can be daunting for students to understand. Discover strategies to introduce inequality symbols in math. #1 – Casual Class Discussion: Before Inequality Symbols Found in Math Begin by providing a general class discussion to increase

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How to Successfully Prepare Students for Order of Operations

Are you looking for a way to be ready to complete order operations successfully for Algebra? This post will cover specific strategies that will successfully prepare students for order of operations in Algebra. 1. Why Begin with a Review of Integer Operations? The ability to successfully complete integer operations are key for success with order

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How to Teach Integers for Success for Order of Operations, Part 2

Are students becoming confused with methods used for solving integer operations? Have you moved on to order of operations and noted that student frustration only becomes worse? I’ve been there. However, my experience only led me to great observations and discoveries which I will share in this and future posts. This short post continues to

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