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20 March 2024

When Dividing, Zero Is No Hero - Why We Can't Divide by Zero

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Have you ever wondered why we can't divide by zero?  I remember asking that long ago in a math class, and the teacher's response wa...
13 March 2024

Domino Math - Using Dominoes to Problem Solve and Practice Math Concepts

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Dots Fun for Everyone It is believed dominoes evolved from dice. In fact, the numbers in a standard double-six set of dominoes represen...
28 February 2024

Even Today with Spell Check and Technology, Spelling is Important!

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Noah Webster, an American lexicographer (one who compiles a dictionary) was the first person to write a dictionary of American English. I...
31 August 2023

You're Teaching Fractions All Wrong! Don't Flip When You Divide!

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My college students in remedial math just finished the chapter on fractions. Talk about mathphobia. Dividing fractions was the most confusi...
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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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