Do your students struggle to identify slope types? Do they struggle to visualize the difference between negative and positive slopes? Zero Slopes? Undefined slopes? Keep reading to discover solutions for slopes in algebra. #1 – Why Students Struggle with Slopes in Algebra Slopes in algebra make sense when we teach this concept every year. Due […]
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Are students ready to solve the order of operations with rational expressions? Do all students understand how to solve all fractions and simplify integers, exponents, and roots? Keep reading to discover how to solve the order of operations with rational expressions. #1 Prepare by Providing Supports You have likely observed that the order of operations
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Are you looking for a way to easily explain exponents in a way that students will understand the first time? No problem. Keep scrolling to see strategies to help students understand exponents in Pre-Algebra. #1 – Illustrate Examples Using Consistent Color-Coding First, introduce students to exponents in pre-algebra by pointing out the parts and the
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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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