education… Solving Multi-Step Equations | Effective Middle School Methods 9 Nov 202319 May 2024 One issue that I’ve seen my students struggle with is solving multi-step equations. The problems become more complex and have more steps in each grade level. This seems to become…
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…
addition… Summer Goal: Mastering Multiplication 15 May 202312 May 2023 I have tutored students of all ages, including adults trying to enter the military. Passing the ASVAB exam is a requirement to join all branches of service. Two parts of…
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…
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…
addition… The Joy of 9 3 Mar 2023 When asked what my favorite number is, the answer is easy. It's the incredible number 9. Some tricks make finding the solution easy, whether adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. Math…
