At Math-U-See, we have always proclaimed the truism that understanding the “why?” of math is important for long-term success. It is always worth
Why Feelings Matter to Data Literacy: Understanding The 20 in 20% Chance
Why Feelings Matter to Data Literacy: Understanding The 20 in 20% Chance
What is Data Literacy? “Data literacy” is a buzzword in contemporary education, and refers to our ability to use numbers (particularly statistics)
Using the Olympics to Study Math [Printable]
Using the Olympics to Study Math [Printable]
The long-awaited summer Olympics have arrived, and the whole world is eager to cheer on these elite athletes. And as an educator, we’re sure you’re
How to Relate to Your Student When Teaching Math
How to Relate to Your Student When Teaching Math
When I was teaching for our Algebra 2 videos, I found myself regularly harking back to concepts that had been presented in the Alpha through Zeta
In the World of Sports Analytics, the Math Nerds Prevail
In the World of Sports Analytics, the Math Nerds Prevail
Did you know that mathematicians are increasingly useful for the professional sports industry? If your student loves sports, and in particular, if
Fake News? Why The Median Matters
Fake News? Why The Median Matters
Pop quiz! What’s the difference between the mean and the median in a data set? You probably learned this long ago while learning percentages and
3 Stories of Turning Math Struggles into Math Success
3 Stories of Turning Math Struggles into Math Success
Our customer success team genuinely cares about the families we serve. Today we’d like to share three brief stories of how our customer success team
5 Math Conversations We Are Having This Time of Year
5 Math Conversations We Are Having This Time of Year
As we enter December, you may be evaluating your academic experience thus far this year. Here are some of the conversations we are having with parents
Beware of the Myth of “Being Behind” in Math
Beware of the Myth of “Being Behind” in Math
The most common myth that I am regularly addressing at conferences, on the phone, and in emails, is the concern that a student is behind. I often