Translating english sentences into their math counterparts can be tricky. Especially for the ones that always want to end up backwards! Continue Reading →
Don’t Translate English to Math Backwards
Addition & Multiplication Don’t Mix
Just as oil and water don’t mix, addition and multiplication don’t mix. Unless you shake really hard! Continue Reading →
Embrace Your Errors – Don’t Erase Them!
Erasing your mistakes in math causes you to miss out on great learning. Continue Reading →
Freaky Factorials and some Fun Facts that Follow
Oh Grief! Another f-word in math. This time it’s really an exclamation! Continue Reading →
Math Myth Shattered: There’s Always One Right Answer
Don’t assume there’s one right answer in math. Problems may have one, none or many answers! Continue Reading →
Boil Down Math Concepts into Something Managable
Every math concept has a similar version. Find the one that works for you! Continue Reading →
Inverses are the Ctrl-Z of Math
Life may not have an undo button, but many things in math do – we call them inverses! Continue Reading →
Put Me In, Coach!
Math is not a spectator sport. You gotta get in there and get dirty! Continue Reading →
Fractions vs. Decimals – A Mudslinging Campaign
In the campaign of fractions vs. decimals, which do you pick? Continue Reading →
Do Math a Different Way – Your Way!
Sometimes you have to throw away the book and ignore the teacher and just do math your own way! Continue Reading →