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 these statements many
. “I don’t understand word problems.” “I don’t know what to do.” “Do I add, subtract, multiply or divide?” I have heard these statements many
. The ideas presented in this article have developed through more than 25 years of teaching experience in Ontario, as well as through tutoring and
. The beginning of a new school year carries a particular kind of energy. In the days leading up to it, backpacks are prepared, school
. Real Stories from My Years of Teaching and Tutoring A note about these stories: The situations described in this article come from my real
. A Sunflower Through an Artist’s Eyes Before looking at the mathematics hidden in this sunflower, let’s begin with the story behind the photograph. Pete
. . What three garden visitors taught me about the surprising science hidden inside a purple coneflower. One warm summer afternoon, I was watching the
A few days ago, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a photo that immediately caught my attention. At first glance, I was convinced it
, The surprising science behind why mosquitoes seem to prefer some people over others. Every summer, our family gathered at my in-laws’ house. After a
. In my previous article, “What Is the White Foam on My Parsley? The Spittlebug Mystery,“ I explored how a simple observation in my garden
After writing about the hidden connections between rabbits, foxes, butterflies, and plants, I stumbled upon another mystery in my own garden. While inspecting my parsley