Teaching the Pythagorean Theorem for Better Understanding

Introducing the Theorem Prerequisite Knowledge How to Teach Students Application Problems Introducing the Pythagorean Theorem The Pythagorean Theorem stands as a cornerstone of middle school mathematics, offering a gateway to understanding the relationships between the sides of right triangles. And yet, I have found that students can frequently do quite well and yet not truly… Continue reading Teaching the Pythagorean Theorem for Better Understanding

The Best Way I’ve Found to Teach Rotations in 8th Grade Math.

Geometric rotations can be a very challenging concept for 8th-grade math students, but with the right approach, it can become an engaging and accessible topic. Rotations involve turning a shape around a fixed point (the origin for the purposes of this blog), and mastering this skill is crucial for understanding geometry. In this blog post,… Continue reading The Best Way I’ve Found to Teach Rotations in 8th Grade Math.