Algebra

Does the idea of teaching rational expressions to your Algebra students cause you stress? Not only must fraction operations be revisited, it is almost likely near the end of the semester. Whether fall semester, entering the holiday season, or end of the school year, fractions are the last topic on their mind. On the other

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

Are you looking for integer strategies that are not only effective but also anchor student success with order of operations? If this describes you, keep reading to discover how to teach integers for success for order of Operations, Part 3. In addition to reading this post, you may also want to read the following prior

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

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 is provided

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

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

Are your students puzzled by integers? Has this concept been challenging to explain? Have students struggled to grasp these new ideas? Keep reading to discover the best methods for introducing integers, negative and positive numbers, through strategies and games. Contents: 1.  What are Integers? Simple examples using positive and negative signs help students see the

Troubles with trinomials?  Problems factoring trinomials in which the first term is a co-efficient greater than 1?  Wondering where to begin?  Are you overwhelmed by the different methods for factoring these types of polynomials?  Keep reading to discover the best factoring strategies: when the first coefficient is greater than one. Contents 1.  Pre-Requisites for Solving