education… Libraries and Summer Reading 6 May 2024 Another school year is drawing to a close for most of the schools in the Phoenix, Arizona area. As children eagerly anticipate summer vacation, most libraries are gearing up for…
math… The Importance of Number Sense 19 Jun 202319 Jun 2023 What is number sense? "Number sense is the ability to use and understand numbers" (http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/number-sense.html). In the article by Russell Gersten and David J. Chard, "Number Sense: Rethinking Arithmetic Instruction…
math… Using Candy For Math Comprehension 14 Apr 202314 Apr 2023 In my last post, I discussed the importance of number sense, which is the ability to use and understand the meaning of numbers. In this post, I will talk about…
comprehension… Reading Hide and Seek 10 Apr 2023 Have you ever come to the end of reading something and realized you have no idea what you just read? Now imagine that happening every time you read something! How…
ASVAB Math Tutor… Test Taking Strategies 10 Apr 20239 Apr 2023 As the end of the school year approaches, most students, especially high school students, face final exams. Regardless of the time of year, these suggestions are helpful to succeed on…
education… Making the Most of Tutoring 22 Mar 202322 Mar 2023 Whether tutoring is for yourself or your child, making the most of your investment is essential. Here are some pointers for a successful outcome. Pick a tutor who is knowledgeable…
education… The joy of reading 18 Mar 202316 Mar 2023 Reading should be pleasurable, a time when you can take a mini vacation and travel the world in your mind. Nothing is more wonderful than finding a book, series, or…
division… Do I Need Math? 16 Mar 202316 Mar 2023 I had a math student ask me if any of this math is ever used in the real world. I told him math equations are used to figure out purchasing,…
Circumference… Happy Pi day 14 Mar 202315 Mar 2023 Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter: Pi=c/d Pi is a mathematical constant, which means that it’s always the same. Pi is an irrational number that…
comprehension… Finding the Right Book 7 Mar 20231 Mar 2023 Once, when I was substituting in a 6th-grade language arts class, this quote was on the door. "If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book yet."…