http://www.mrlsmath.com Tools & Techniques for Math Teachers and Students Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:16:03 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 http://www.mrlsmath.com/mr-ls-student-pages/key-facts-to-know-in-algebra-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1268 Bill Lombard Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:57:15 +0000 http://www.mrlsmath.com/?page_id=924#comment-1268 Hi Leslie, I think many students may need "a fresh start" with another teacher and another approach. Students can flounder when only given a symbolic approach to algebra, but may succeed when offered a more conceptual approach with less symbolic manipulation and cumbersome arithmetic. An approach that can be successful is to show "Algebra in the Real World", so that students can see how math relates to things around them. Best wishes, - Mr. L Hi Leslie,
I think many students may need “a fresh start” with another teacher and another approach. Students can flounder when only given a symbolic approach to algebra, but may succeed when offered a more conceptual approach with less symbolic manipulation and cumbersome arithmetic. An approach that can be successful is to show “Algebra in the Real World”, so that students can see how math relates to things around them.
Best wishes,
- Mr. L

]]> http://www.mrlsmath.com/mr-ls-student-pages/key-facts-to-know-in-algebra-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1262 Leslie Meneer Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:08:14 +0000 http://www.mrlsmath.com/?page_id=924#comment-1262 Do you think Algebra restart classes for failing students is a good idea? Do you think Algebra restart classes for failing students is a good idea?

]]> http://www.mrlsmath.com/mr-ls-student-pages/key-facts-to-know-in-algebra-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1081 Bill Lombard Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:27:39 +0000 http://www.mrlsmath.com/?page_id=924#comment-1081 Hi Bryan, If you visit my companion website, <strong><a href="http://www.tttpress.com" rel="nofollow">www.tttpress.com</a></strong>, you will find several free activities that you can download. You can also download many handouts from conferences. This will give you a taste of the types of things that thousands of other teachers have used in their classrooms with success. Best wishes, - Mr. L Hi Bryan,
If you visit my companion website, http://www.tttpress.com, you will find several free activities that you can download. You can also download many handouts from conferences. This will give you a taste of the types of things that thousands of other teachers have used in their classrooms with success. Best wishes,
- Mr. L

]]> http://www.mrlsmath.com/mr-ls-student-pages/key-facts-to-know-in-algebra-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 Bryan Chan Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:47:57 +0000 http://www.mrlsmath.com/?page_id=924#comment-1077 I am a new high school math teacher. I teach Alg. 1, 1A, and 1B. to slow and difficult students. I am looking for answers on how I can address my classes and get them motivated, lean Algebra 1, and be respectful at the same time. Since these are low achiever, what can I do to make things more interesting and have them engage in the learning process without disrespect. I am a new high school math teacher. I teach Alg. 1, 1A, and 1B. to slow and difficult students.
I am looking for answers on how I can address my classes and get them motivated, lean Algebra 1, and be respectful at the same time.
Since these are low achiever, what can I do to make things more interesting and have them engage in the learning process without disrespect.

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