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TED Talks
Dan Meyer: Math class needs a makeover
Today's math curriculum is teaching students to expect -- and excel at -- paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them. Dan Meyer shows classroom-tested math exercises that...
Brian McLogan
3 Percentage Problems Every Student Must Know
New ReviewIn this video I am going to cover the most common percentage math problems you need to know and should expect to see.
Brian McLogan
Why You SHOULD Care About Math (Even If You Hate It)
New ReviewNot everyone cares about learning math and if you were like me you probably hated it. But let me show you a little bit about why you should care about learning math and what to do about it.
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Add and subtract two from even numbers within 10
Pupil outcome: I can add and subtract two from even numbers within 10 Key learning points: - Adding two to an even number gives the even number after. - Subtracting two from an even number gives the even number before. - When we count...
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Use knowledge of multiplication to solve problems in a range of contexts
Pupil outcome: I can use knowledge of multiplication to solve problems in a range of contexts. Key learning points: - Identify the group size and the number of groups in the problem. - If you know the factors you can calculate the...
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Solving calculations efficiently
Pupil outcome: I can explain how to solve calculations efficiently. Key learning points: - Fluent calculation requires flexibility to move between mental and written methods and supports us to be efficient. - Looking at the numbers...
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Represent the 10 times table in different ways
Pupil outcome: I can represent the 10 times table in different ways. Key learning points: - The 10 times table can be represented in different ways with groups of 10 - The 10 times table can be recorded as skip counting in 10 on a number...
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Systems of Equations Word Problems 1 (MIXTURE problems)
In this video, we will solve systems of equations word problems involving mixtures of alcohol / acid.
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Sine & Cosine Graph Word Problems (Given the Equation)
This is the first of two videos about applications of Periodic Functions. In this video, we examine how to write the equation of a sine or cosine (sometimes called periodic or sinusoidal) graph from a word problem.
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Point Slope Word Problems
How to solve word problems using point-slope form of a line. Typically, students are very comfortable using slope-intercept form of an equation, but we rarely see examples where using point-slope form is the most efficient. In this...
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Domain and Range Word Problems
See how the definitions of domain and range apply to real-world situations.
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Interpreting Slope (Word Problems)
Slope word problems can be difficult. We know how to find the slope, but what does it mean? These applications of slope problems will help you identify the real-world uses of slope and solve/interpret word problems. These problems will...
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Systems of Equations Word Problems 2 (MIXTURE problems)
In this video, we will solve systems of equations word problems involving acid, alcohol, and mixtures. These problems involve mixtures of pure water and pure acid.
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Model Sums Practice Question: Get the Basic Concepts Right!
Model Sums can be tricky. Give your kids a headstart with our comprehensive collection of videos!
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How to Solve Word Problems
Word problems introduce another level of difficulty to math. In this video, we learn how to look for words in the story that give us clues about how to solve the problem. By recognizing these patterns, you can make sense of math word...
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Strategies for Solving Complex Word Problems
When solving math word problems, it's essential to underline given information, highlight the question, and identify key clue words to determine the correct operation. Words like "each" signal multiplication, while "per" often indicates...
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Solving Math Word Problems with Clues and Strategies
When solving math word problems, recognizing key clue words is essential to translating them into mathematical operations. Words like "plus," "sum," and "together" indicate addition, while "difference," "take away," and "left" suggest...
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More Multiplication and Division Word Problems to Solve
Mr. Addit provides additional word problems to solve, and he gives guidance as to how to decide whether to multiply or to divide to find the answers.
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Solving Decimal Problems
Mr. Addit demonstrates how to properly subtract decimals. He also works through solving a few decimal word problems.
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Equivalent Expressions
Equivalent Expressions writes equivalent expressions with variables for word problems by using a visual model.
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Subtract Decimals: Standard
Subtract Decimals: Standard subtracts multi-digit decimal numbers to solve word problems by using the standard algorithm.
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Add Decimals: Standard
Add Decimals: Standard adds multi-digit decimal numbers to solve word problems by using the standard algorithm.
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Subtracting Word Problems
This video introduces Aisha and her father, and sets up the scenario for some subtracting fractions word problems.
Brian McLogan
You Are Learning Math Wrong
When we think about learning math something we just assume some people understand math and some don't. I don't think that is the case and in this video I will explain what you can do to change how you learn math