by Matthew Lyda | Sep 7, 2021 | Math Vocabulary, MFM, Pre-Algebra, Videos
Math Vocabulary: Distribute Math vocabulary word of the day: distribute! Why is it that we oft forget the importance of math vocabulary? In reading instruction, it is always included as part of the programming but often in mathematics instruction, it is breezed...
by Adrianne Meldrum | Aug 20, 2021 | MFM, Multisensory Math, Pre-Algebra, Videos
Dismantle the multiplying polynomials terror! How to multiply them in 10 minutes Polynomials. Say what? Pollywog? Polly Pocket? Nope. Rolly Pollies? Again, I say, “Nada!” Multiplying Polynomials have the potential to intimidate our kids....
by Adrianne Meldrum | Aug 10, 2021 | Geometry, MFM, Multisensory Math, Pre-Algebra, Videos
How to find the surface area of a rectangular prism plus NCTM How do we find the surface area of a 3-dimensional object? What is the surface area of a rectangular prism? How does one approach such math quandaries without languishing in the pit of despair and...
by Adrianne Meldrum | Jul 27, 2021 | MFM, Multisensory Math, Pre-Algebra, Videos
It’s good to be undone: factoring polynomials in 3 easy steps Has your hard work ever been undone? Have you, yourself, ever been undone? Tethered and broken down? Could this have anything to do with factoring polynomials? What...
by Adrianne Meldrum | Jul 13, 2021 | MFM, Multisensory Math, Pre-Algebra, Videos
Distributive property benefits anybody engaged with algebraic expressions How should a country distribute the tax burden? What about the distribution of the sweets, desserts, and yummy goodness around dinner tables? And distribution in mathematics? It’s called...
by Matthew Lyda | Mar 2, 2021 | MFM, Multisensory Math, Pre-Algebra, Videos
POWERFUL Visuals to help you find the Percent of a number “I watch helplessly as my child’s love for learning slowly DETERIORATES, retreats, and utterly stagnates. I want a boost! I want us to move forward with math, or at least to stop going backward!” Isn’t it...
