Math

Apr 27, 20213 min read

5 Reasons Not To Use Keywords or CUBES For Solving Word Problems

Word problems are troublesome for many students. So well-meaning teachers have come up with strategies to help solve them. One strategy...

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Mar 15, 20212 min read

Why Do I Need To Know This, Anyway?

We’ve all heard kids ask this question when they are learning math. They mistakenly think that if they are not interested in a STEM...

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Mar 1, 20213 min read

Why I Don’t Always Have Students Finish Solving Word Problems

“Is that the right answer?” Students ask me this question often when we first start working together. They are programmed to think that...

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Feb 8, 20214 min read

“I can't do math. I’m just not a math person.”

Have you heard your child say this? Maybe you’ve even said it about yourself. But I’m here to tell you, everyone can do math. Sure,...

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