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How to teach math - important lessons in math education

The articles below talk about some very IMPORTANT topics in mathematics education, such as the value of mistakes, timed tests, open problems, and more. I encourage you to delve into them — some of the ideas I explain have helped me tremendously, and I am sure they will be of benefit to you, as well, whether you are a teacher, tutor, or parent.

Maria

"Mini" Math Teaching Course


This is a little "virtual" 2-week course, where you will receive emails on important topics on teaching math, including:

- How to help a student who is behind
- Troubles with word problems
- Teaching multiplication tables
- Why fractions are so difficult
- The value of mistakes
- Should you use timed tests
- And more!

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An initial email to download your GIFT of over 400 free worksheets and sample pages from my books. Six other "TOURSTOP" emails that explain the important things and commonly asked questions concerning Math Mammoth curriculum. (Find out the differences between all these different-colored series!)

This way, you'll have time to digest the information over one or two weeks, plus an opportunity to ask me personally about the curriculum.
A monthly collection of math teaching tips & Math Mammoth updates (unsubscribe any time)
We respect your email privacy.

Note: You will FIRST get an email that asks you to confirm your email address. If you cannot find this confirmation email, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder.

"Mini" Math Teaching Course


This is a little "virtual" 2-week course, where you will receive emails on important topics on teaching math, including:

- How to help a student who is behind
- Troubles with word problems
- Teaching multiplication tables
- Why fractions are so difficult
- The value of mistakes
- Should you use timed tests
- And more!

You will also receive:

A GIFT of over 400 free worksheets and sample pages from my books right in the very beginning. smile A monthly collection of math teaching tips & Math Mammoth updates (unsubscribe any time)
We respect your email privacy.

Note: You will FIRST get an email that asks you to confirm your email address. If you cannot find this confirmation email, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder.

Maria's Math Tips


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  • A GIFT of over 400 free worksheets and sample pages from my books. smile
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