Overview: A Set of Rules The order of operations refers to a set of rules that are commonly agreed upon in mathematics, so that the answer to a problem is…
read moreOverview: Word Problems Are a Special Kind of Reading Most people say that word problems or story problems are the most difficult part of math, whether they are still attending…
read moreFractions can be changed to decimals and decimals to fractions in a few simple steps. The rule is that both fractions and decimals are different ways to express the same…
read moreWhile long multiplication involves multiplying and addition, long division includes dividing and subtraction. For example, 37 / 5 To solve this question, you need to find the quotient first.…
read moreWhen one borrows money from bank, one has to pay more in the future by paying interest. Interest comes in a variety of forms, compound, simple, etc. Today we will…
read moreHow many times have we all heard the phrase, “Be reasonable!”? This is, of course, one of the goals for teaching children and so, thinking about how we teach reason,…
read moreA learning style inventory is an assessment that shows people the modes in which they learn best. It is not an assessment in the common high-stakes sense of the word,…
read moreThe psychological phenomenon of priming affects a number of mental processes. Priming is like an advanced notification system, however a person is receiving notifications that affect what they think and…
read morePriming is one of the most common influences upon students, and possibly one of the least discussed. Priming is a psychological reality of life – we are all primed in…
read moreTest anxiety is a very common occurrence. It takes all forms and happens to people of all ages. It can occur before a high-stakes test, a simple pop quiz, or…
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