Trying to find the best graph paper to introduce the Cartesian Plane? Have you attempted to use worksheets that include a Cartesian Plane, though all the lines look the same, making it difficult to find the x and y axis? Maybe you have students with visual challenges and the graph paper you are using does […]
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Have your students ever asked, “How does this equation have anything to do with a line on the graph?” To our students, the relationship between an equation and a line can appear unrelated, and abstract. As you continue to read, you will discover strategies, How to Successfully Explain the Relationship Between x/y Coordinates, and Linear
Do you teach Middle School Math or Algebra 1? If so, you have discovered there are students who do not know all their multiplication facts. How often have you observed students testing every possible one-digit number to determine the factors for a number such as 88 when attempting to factor a trinomial? True. Some students
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You are teaching students how to convert between fraction, decimal, and percent only to discover question marks etched in the faces of your students. After responding to a few questions, it appears as if most of the questions are related to math concepts students have already been taught a year or so ago. What are
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Introduction Are your students struggling with fraction operations which include mixed numbers in the operation? When you review their work do you notice steps get mixed up with other operations? You may have encountered multiplication problems where students have attempted to find the least common denominator. No problem. In this blog it is my passion
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The school year has started. As you reflect on the year before, you plan to make this year the best year ever! Your goal: to successfully teach fraction operations! Your preparation begins with a new internet search. However, the more you look, the more overwhelmed you feel as you observe so many different methods! I’ve
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Lists and provides examples of essential skills students need prior to learning fraction operations.
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9 Reasons Why Students Struggle to Learn Fraction Operations
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Steps for reducing fractions, including how to list factors, use divisibility rules, and number patterns.
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Explains 9 factors to consider for preparing students for pre-algebra and beyond.
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