Math

5 Reasons Not To Use Keywords or CUBES For Solving Word Problems

Word problems are troublesome for many students. So well-meaning teachers have come up with strategies to help solve them. One strategy...

Why Do I Need To Know This, Anyway?

We’ve all heard kids ask this question when they are learning math. They mistakenly think that if they are not interested in a STEM...

Why I Don’t Always Have Students Finish Solving Word Problems

“Is that the right answer?” Students ask me this question often when we first start working together. They are programmed to think that...

“I can't do math. I’m just not a math person.”

Have you heard your child say this? Maybe you’ve even said it about yourself. But I’m here to tell you, everyone can do math. Sure,...