Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

I start by carefully reviewing what happened. Collect as much data as possible on what led up to the situation and how things played out. It’s key here to get perspectives and opinions from as many ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...