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What is the basic order of operations? The rules for order of operations are the backbone of multi-step problems. They are the pirate’s treasure map that tell you what to do first, second, third, and so on to get to “X” marks the spot! Without this unifying set of rules, we would have ALL SORTS Read more about Order of Operations for Back to School![…]
Never argue with a 90° triangle…It’s always RIGHT! What is Pythagorean Theorem anyway and when do we use it in REAL life? Pythagorean Theorem is EVERYWHERE because RIGHT TRIANGLES are everywhere! This theorem is thought to have been developed by Pythagoras of Samos – however, this is somewhat controversial. Pythagoras never kept a written account Read more about Pythagorean Theorem[…]
Summer tutoring is the perfect way to avoid “Summer Slide” I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “If you don’t use it, you lose it!” and that’s exactly what Summer Slide is. As a former teacher, I could always tell which students did some practice over the summer months, and which ones did not. Students can Read more about Summer 2017![…]
What is Common Core, anyway? I’ve had an interesting dynamic of commenters on one of my math videos that I posted 3 years ago (April 2014). This video teaches how to do the “Big 7 Division” method, which is an alternative method to the traditional long division algorithm. If you’re not familiar with this method, Read more about Common Core and the People Who Hate It.[…]
Need A Great Math Game? I’ve Got Some For You! Happy shopping! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/My-Tutoring-Bee Go Pigs! A Fraction-Based Card Game – created by one of my very own students! (And, YES! She was compensated and gave me express permission to sell her game!) Compete against others in the classic “Go Fish” game style and create WHOLES Read more about This just in: You need a new math game![…]
Study Strategies that stop Test Anxiety in its Tracks Uh-oh…It’s that moment. We’ve all been there before. You just realized you have a test tomorrow. Are you ready? Here are some study strategies that can help you become the best test taker ever! I won’t spend a lot of time lecturing about keeping your notes, Read more about 5 Study Strategies that Work! (Even when you HATE studying)[…]
Hi, friends! I’ve just created a new 6th Grade Math Spiral Review resource for you and have placed it in my store! Help your students keep skills fresh with this 6th grade Common Core Spiral Math Review! Each page features math problems from each of the 5 domains: Ratios and Proportions, The Number System, Expressions Read more about 6th Grade Math Spiral Review[…]
Make Math fun with games! So many of my math students look forward to the last few minutes of our lessons, not because they want it to be over (right?!?) but because they know we get to play games! Now, I don’t know if you guys know this or not, but teachers do not make Read more about Easy DIY Math Games![…]
As another summer fades, I am reminded once again of how much I truly love my job. I realize that not many can say that. It’s not even a “job” to me; it’s just what I’m meant to do! I realize how lucky I am to be able to work with the people that I have Read more about The best year yet…[…]
A while ago, I made a video to show my viewers how to decipher word problems dealing with percentage. I thought I was making a lot of sense, but the good people of YouTube land let me know otherwise. Therefore, I present to you, <insert trumpeting music here> “(remake) How to work with percent Read more about Working with percentage word problems (A remake)[…]
Need some help with adding and subtracting positive and negative integers? Look no further! I have 3 different methods for you to try!
So, what are you doing for spring break? Hi again friends! Well, here we are – the first day of Spring Break here in Central Texas. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and your kids…are home…with you…all day…for the entire week…so, what are you doing for spring break? A lot of parents Read more about Spring Break Strategies[…]
I’ve been working with one particular student lately who just has a hard time with spelling. And trust me, I. Get. It! The struggle is real. I can’t tell you about the countless Thursday nights I stayed up as a child crying and spelling, crying and spelling in preparation for the following day’s spelling test. “Why do Read more about Spelling Tips and Strategies[…]
You may recall my previous post about this new interactive math wall I put up back in February. I had a few students who participated and here are the results! I really like how some students went with a similar format that I did (like when I used parenthesis, word problem form, etc.) and Read more about A New Twist on Number Expressions – Part 2[…]
Factor Trees, GCF, LCM, square root, oh my! Hi folks! I’ve been working hard to get a video recorded and posted on a more weekly basis. Well, this week I started working on my original idea of a video about prime factorization using Factor Trees. Of course, I thought of 3 other topics factor trees Read more about 4 new math videos for the price of one! (Don’t worry, the price is still free.)[…]
Want some examples of how to convert between fractions, decimals and percents? Well, look no further! I have step by step instructions right here! Take a look at my new video. I’d love to hear what you think. I’d also love to hear what other math topics you’d like to see. And please, Share, Share, SHARE!!! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/359232507754350788/
Here’s a new video for you! This video shows you an easy way to do conversions within the metric system. I will apologize in advance – I was having some serious technical issues while making, editing and posting this video! It’s kinda choppy, and you may or may not be able to hear the aggravation Read more about Metric Conversions![…]
Hey all! I was recently helping one of my students with conversions within the metric system. I showed him this mnemonic device that helped him to know how to move the decimal around when converting from one unit to another. For example, he was trying to find out how many centimeters are in 7 meters. Read more about New Video: How to do Metric Conversions[…]
I recently found a great pin on Pinterest about how some teachers got their students to come up with different ways to write expressions. I loved the idea, so I made my own! For each category I have created a number expression to show my age, the number of brothers I have, the year I Read more about A new twist on number expressions[…]
Along with my adding fractions video, I also created a short video on how to convert mixed numbers, improper fractions and whole numbers. Here’s a quick info graphic to help you out with those conversions, along with visuals. To view my video, check out my “Math Videos!” page, or you can visit my YouTube channel link Read more about New Video: Fraction Conversions[…]
I created a video yesterday with just a simple explanation of how to add fractions with unlike denominators, and why we do it that way. Since I did all of my work on this paper, I thought I’d just post the picture of it as a quick reference for you! To view my video, check Read more about New Video: Adding Fractions[…]
Such a hard concept for some of my students to get. Elapsed time. Use this method to help connect the concrete to abstract.
Summertime is my favorite time of year! I used to say this because it was when I got a much needed break after a long and tough school year – but now, my busiest months are June through August and I love every minute of it! I love it so much because it’s usually the time when Read more about Creative kids[…]
I’m so excited to have my new tutoring website up and running! I plan on sharing my math videos, educational tips and tricks, and all things tutoring in Central Texas. If you haven’t already, please join me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube! I’d love to get some feed back from my audience. So tell Read more about Welcome![…]