I documented my experience setting up my first Code.org section. I use Code.org to create and assign lessons for learning how to code. My first class was set up for an advanced 10 year old to learn basic HTML. Creating a New Section Once you add a new section, you will be asked what kind of […]
Students that learn the MathCart way continually do two things, observe and practice. We constantly illustrate concepts with sensible mathematical meanings. However, we also believe in practice, lots and lots of practice. Learning is an active procedure. Forgetting, however, seems to be much more passive. It is rather obvious that practice does lead to improvement. […]
Here are some simple and effective guidelines when tutoring: No more yes or no. A yes or no answer to “Do you understand” means very little. You need to probe further. Physiologically people want to answer “yes” to that question, even when it is not true. Propose specific questions. Be sure to check for understanding […]
With a fraction don’t be so quick to multiply. Usually it makes sense to cut down to smaller numbers first. You should be in the habit to factor and cancel with fractions!!!Here is an example when simplifying. Many students jump straight into multiplication.But now what? You would have to simplify the bottom and and the […]
