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  • Common Denominator – Why?

    Common Denominator – Why?

    We explain steps in great detail to students but often omit the underlying concept. The topic of adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is an example of this.       The example above right is a short cut for what is shown above left. These short cuts, which math teachers love to use,…

  • Retaining Information

    Retaining Information

    Below is a model for information processing (retention and retrieval). Here are a couple key points I want to highlight: A lot of information is filtered out so what gets through? Information that is interesting or relevant. Information that is connected to prior knowledge, is relevant or that is organized has a better change of…

  • Visuals Aid Memory

    This research has major implications for math for students with special needs…but some of us already knew this!

  • Math Rulz

    Math Rulz

    Math is challenging for various reasons: It involves numbers and not just words that we use on a regular basis to communicate. It is a language all of its own so students have to learn the language as well as the concepts. We teachers sometimes make learning the math more challenging. I want to elaborate…