Math is Real Life: DIY Advent Candles
Dinner during the month of Christmas was always special at my house growing up. Each night, we’d burn a special candle that my Aunt Carol gave us. It was no ordinary candle, but an advent candle. This candle made each night in December so cozy and special....
Tangled Up in Common Core Math
Remember that infamous scene in Disney’s Tangled, when Rapunzel decides to leave her tower? She’s torn between her own feelings of glee and guilt as she decides to go out into the world to see the lights. Tangled up in emotions Much like Rapunzel, I was...
Unlock the Secret to Fractions with These 3 Weird Rules
I have to say it: fractions are the number one topic I re-teach at all levels. Doesn’t matter if they are in elementary school, high school, or college. Folks just get flustered with fractions. My students will be bopping along doing math problems and then halt due to...
What to Do When Khan Academy is NOT Helping
Most of my students have major issues with online learning in general. Especially Khan Academy. I always tell them, “For a free teacher, it is amazing! But, you get what you pay for.” Khan Academy was really the first to empower online learning. I will tell you the...
3 Easy Ways to Help Your Teen Score Higher on a Math Test
My frustrated student tosses her math test on my desk. I sense she’s fighting back tears, but I don’t make eye contact as I know the tears will bubble over onto her cheeks. Scanning down the page, I look at the marks the teacher has left in red. It’s not that she...Hi! I’m Adrianne, Creator of Math for Middles.
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