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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Jun. 29, 2009
Multiplying Decimals
As we move along into ever more complex lessons, it gets more and more difficult to just sit down and teach a concept. And so we discuss, at great length, how we should teach these ideas. Today it was multiplying … Continue reading
Jun. 26, 2009
Shooting Ratios
No, we haven't done the segment on Ratios for this DVD yet. That's still to come. But here is a real world example of ratios in action: Shooting Ratios--the ratio between how much film you use per minute of final … Continue reading
Jun. 21, 2009
The Rise of Homeschooling
A recent article in USA Today cites a profound shift in those who are homeschooling their children. In brief, the article states that there is now a higher percentage of girls, than boys, being homeschooled, and that a greater number … Continue reading
Jun. 19, 2009
"Solve that again, Sam."
With apologies to Casablanca, which, turns out, deserves more apologies... We get web corrections from customers as they find things that aren't right on our site. It is often my job to then go make the needed change. Of course, … Continue reading
Jun. 15, 2009
Trust
Every now and again I see something that sticks with me and leaves a lasting impression. I had one of those experiences last weekend. I was at a homeschool convention, enjoying the worship session at the beginning of the day. … Continue reading
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Jun. 12, 2009
Translation Is Hard
Algebra isn't hard. You've been doing it from the beginning. So why is it that math is so difficult for some students? I firmly believe it's because they haven't learned the language of math. Even babies know that if you … Continue reading
Jun. 11, 2009
The Many Hats
We all wear a lot of hats. Granted, there may not be 500 that ultimately threaten our lives, but sometimes it can feel like they do. Wearing this many hats may be easy for you if you're one of those … Continue reading