David Wetzel on January 6th, 2010

Problem solving in math helps student develop a better understanding of mathematical concepts.
This is true when making connects between math concepts and everyday objects that students look at everyday.
One thing students look at everyday is the clock, which can be used to make connections Geometry.
Geometry Math Problem
When looking a students sees that it is 3:15 [...]

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David Wetzel on September 6th, 2009

These are the top five posts during the past week by visitors to this blog.
I would like to thank all the subscribers to my Teach Science and Math Newsletter, new subscribers this week, and all those who visit and find the information useful.
Another week is about to begin and the following are the here are [...]

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David Wetzel on August 28th, 2009

Because we have to teach so much “content” in math classes in schools, parents and students often miss an essential thing about math learning: it requires thinking.  Not just a quick learning of procedures and facts, but getting into problems and grappling our [...]

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