The Problem with Teaching Algorithms

Which side of the Algorithm Battle in the Math Wars are you on? Do you teach algorithms? Avoid them? http://mathfour.com/?p=10113

Which side of the Algorithm Battle in the Math Wars are you on? Do you teach algorithms? Avoid them?

Linear Programming Problems - How to Set Them Up

Do your students struggle with setting up linear programming problems? Do you? Here's a handy list of steps that will help. http://mathfour.com/?p=10084

Do your students struggle with setting up linear programming problems? Do you? Here's a handy list of steps that will help.

Does struggling to remember things help you do math?

When you struggle to remember things, do you reach for google? Or do you strain your brain? Could the strain be helping you build math skills? http://mathfour.com/?p=10085

When you struggle to remember things, do you reach for google? Or do you strain your brain? Could the strain be helping you build math skills?

How to Teach Square Roots

Did you know you can teach square roots with fractional exponents - and it just might work better that using radicals! http://mathfour.com/?p=9709

Did you know you can teach square roots with fractional exponents - and it just might work better that using radicals!

Project Based Learning Idea - The Zipit Monster Pouch

A fun zipper monster pencil case turns into a Project Based Learning activity! http://mathfour.com/?p=10033

A fun zipper monster pencil case turns into a Project Based Learning activity!

Degrees in a Circle - Why 360?

Do you ever wonder why there are 360 degrees in a circle? Here's why - along with a FREE Download to help you teach it! http://mathfour.com/?p=9982

Do you ever wonder why there are 360 degrees in a circle? Here's why - along with a FREE Download to help you teach it!

Fahrenheit to Celsius - Graphically!

The conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit and back again can be strange. One way to understand it is on a graph. And you can use this to teach some linear algebra too! http://mathfour.com/?p=9943

The conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit and back again can be strange. One way to understand it is on a graph. And you can use this to teach some linear algebra too!

Problem Based Learning Resources

Did you see this "short list" of resources for Problem Based Learning? #PrBL #PBLChat #mathchat http://mathfour.com/?p=9834

Do you use Problem Based Learning? Or even Project Based Learning? Here's a "short list" of resources!

Being Brave

Part of Five Minute Friday - Here're some thoughts on being brave in teaching and learning math. http://mathfour.com/?p=9890

Part of Five Minute Friday - Here are some thoughts on being brave in teaching and learning math.

The 'Just Say It' Challenge

Can you "just say it" to your kids - about math? About anything? Here's a challenge to help you be the adult you want your children to be. Join in! http://mathfour.com/?p=9861

Can you "just say it" to your kids - about math? About anything? Here's a challenge to help you be the adult you want your children to be. Join in!