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Why Do So Many Students Find Word Problems Challenging?
. “I don’t understand word problems.” “I don’t know what to do.” “Do I add, subtract, multiply or divide?” I have heard
From Guidance to Independence: How Learning Skills Develop
. The ideas presented in this article have developed through more than 25 years of teaching experience in Ontario, as well as
A Fresh School Year, but Not Always a Fresh Start
. The beginning of a new school year carries a particular kind of energy. In the days leading up to it, backpacks
Beyond the Grades: The Underlying Struggles
. Real Stories from My Years of Teaching and Tutoring A note about these stories: The situations described in this article come
The Hidden Mathematics of a Sunflower
. A Sunflower Through an Artist’s Eyes Before looking at the mathematics hidden in this sunflower, let’s begin with the story behind
One Flower, Three Insects… and a Hidden Secret
. . What three garden visitors taught me about the surprising science hidden inside a purple coneflower. One warm summer afternoon, I
Can You Spot the Impostor? When Nature Plays Tricks on Our Eyes
A few days ago, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a photo that immediately caught my attention. At first glance, I
Why Am I Always the One Mosquitoes Bite?
, The surprising science behind why mosquitoes seem to prefer some people over others. Every summer, our family gathered at my in-laws’
Nature’s Hidden Partnership: Why Ants Protect Aphids
. In my previous article, “What Is the White Foam on My Parsley? The Spittlebug Mystery,“ I explored how a simple observation