Wondering how to explain and simplify radicals with variables? Read on to discover strategies for making this task easier. #1 – Review Concepts Related to Radicals Preparation for simplifying variables in radicals is best accomplished by reviewing terms related to radicals. This provides a foundation for understanding concepts related to simplifying variables. It also makes […]
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Looking for a quick and easy way to explain how to simplify radicals? Wondering where to start? As you continue reading you will discover how to prepare to successfully simplify radicals. #1 – Prepare to Simplify Radicals Before simplifying radicals, prior knowledge in the following topics provides student success. These topics include divisibility rules, factors
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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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Are students struggling with square and cube roots? No problem. Keep reading to discover fun, easy, and interesting strategies. #1 – Introduction to Square and Cube Roots: My Favorites! I love teaching square and cube roots! They are beyond beautiful! Before you are finished reading this post you will discover fascinating patterns! Square and cube
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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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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 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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