As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure Page for detailed information. COLOR IN THE CLASSROOM I LOVE to color code in math. Why? Because it’s a way to enhance visual representation. In layman’s terms that means it’s easier to remember. Don’t believe me? Advertisers...
MASTERING FRACTIONS Nothing seems to stump students as much as fractions. You already know this, or you wouldn’t be reading this article. But it’s interesting to note that the Wall Street Journal thought it newsworthy. FRACTIONS DEFINED A fraction is simply a part of a whole. Mathematically we write this...
Monetize Your Blog (i.e. make money)
by Mrs Math · Published July 5, 2018 · Last modified July 11, 2018
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure Page for detailed information. AMAZON’S AFFILIATE PROGRAMS| AMAZON ASSOCIATES and BOUNTY PROGRAM If you’re a blogger who monetizes, OF COURSE you know about Amazon Associates. It’s easy to sign up for, and Amazon is widely known, accepted,...
Monetize Your Blog (i.e. make money)
by Mrs Math · Published July 5, 2018 · Last modified July 14, 2018
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure Page for detailed information. AMAZON ASSOCIATES PROGRAMS If you’re a blogger who monetizes, OF COURSE you know about Amazon Associates. It’s easy to sign up for, and Amazon is widely known, accepted, and trusted. But did you...
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure Page for detailed information. AMAZON PRIME DAY It’s the day Prime Members wait for ALL YEAR. It’s better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. You’re not a Prime Member yet? No biggie. Sign up now for a...
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure Page for detailed information. BACK-to-SCHOOL SUPPLIES | PENCILS Now is the time to go Back to School SHOPPING. Why? Reason #1, you can spread the cost over a few paychecks. Reason #2, you can hunt for the...
MATH WORD PROBLEMS Students everywhere struggle with math word problems. I, a math teacher and tutor, sometimes struggle with word problems. Why? Because it requires a deep level of comprehension. Instead of mathematical symbols, there are words or phrases that require interpretation. I have found that using CUBES significantly helps my...
ACCURACY, NOT PRECISION Are you using the words precision and accuracy correctly, or do you believe they essentially mean the same thing? If you use them interchangeably, you’re not alone. Dictionaries use one word to define the other, even dictionary.com: precision “accuracy; exactness” ...
Excellence in Education / IB, AP, Dual Credit
by Mrs Math · Published June 28, 2018 · Last modified July 11, 2018
ACADEMIC RIGOR There are A LOT of talented, driven, intelligent, gifted teenagers in our country. Schools have ambitious young adults who value their education, and want to get a head start on college. Academic rigor is critical for motivated students, and they can achieve this through Dual Credit, Advanced Placement,...
Newman's Error Analysis / Word Problems
by Mrs Math · Published June 27, 2018 · Last modified August 2, 2018
CUBES vs NEWMANS ERROR ANALYSIS I firmly believe that CUBES is VERY beneficial to students. I have implemented it before in my classroom. I discuss it here, and have YouTube videos showing the strategy. However, that was before I learned about Newmans Error Analysis. WHEN to USE CUBES I teach High School Math: ...
