InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickUnderstanding Fractions in 6 MinutesThe primary problem with fractions is that they are taught without a good description of what they are physically. The pictures available…Oct 26, 20211Oct 26, 20211
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickMental Math: SubtractionEasy Ways to Subtract Numbers in Your HeadAug 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickMental Math: The Multiplication TableI’m going to be honest here…I suck at memorizing things. I don’t even have the multiplication table memorized. So, what do I do if I need…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickMental Math: Multiplying Larger NumbersIn the last article, Mental Math: Multiplication Table…Aug 30, 20212Aug 30, 20212
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickMental Math: DivisionI’m going to start out with a short digression. I was searching for a picture to go with this subject and despite searching multiple…Sep 8, 20211Sep 8, 20211
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickUnderstanding Calculus in 4 MinutesCalculus is the bane of many people. Much of that is the approach taken when teaching it. It’s taught using mathematical theorems and…Sep 26, 202114Sep 26, 202114
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickSeeing the ForestMath is the study of patterns - let’s teach it that way.Oct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickThe Least Efficient Way to Teach MathThe US ranks 30th in the world for math1. I’m not surprised as I teach a remedial math class to people in the Army (soldiers need to pass a…Jul 14, 20213Jul 14, 20213
InMath SimplifiedbyKaren RemickInvert and Multiply: What’s Happening Physically When We Divide by a FractionMy background is in physics, so I believe that math describes physical processes. When I teach math, I illustrate with physical things so…Jul 9, 2021Jul 9, 2021
