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10 January 2018

Put a LID on It! Using plastic lids as a teaching tool

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There are so many things we consider to be trash, when in reality, they are perfect treasures for the classroom. One that I often use is pla...
29 November 2017

Helping Students to Think Mathematically

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What does it mean to think mathematically?    It means using math vocabulary, language and symbols to describe or interpret mathematica...
01 November 2017

Defeating Negative Self-Talk

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One of the biggest problems with the college students I teach is their math anxiety level. Math anxiety is the felling of tension and anxie...
07 June 2017

"Sum" More Quick Tricks

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Sometimes, my students think, I am a magician who pulls answers out of a hat. Over the years, I have learned that mathematicians are inge...
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I've been teaching since "the earth cooled". My husband also teaches, and together, we've been doing it for 80+ years! I currently teach "mathphobics" at a local community college. Math is my specialty, and I believe anyone can learn this dreaded subject if taught correctly. My classroom is always energetic and includes many hands-on activities. Occasionally I sing, show math movies, and even do a few math cheers!
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