Math Tools

Math Toolbox

Math Toolbox

Your Math Toolbox is indispensable!

Pythagoras

Pythagoras

Pythagoras gave us a very useful tool.  The Pythagorean Theorem can be used in many creative ways to solve interesting problems!

Useful Expressions using The 3 Laws

Useful Expressions using The 3 Laws

Mathematical expansions that you use frequently.
- so useful - 
Add them to your math toolbox!

Canada recognizes the value of the 3 Rs in our future including Math!

Canada recognizes the value of the 3 Rs in our future including Math!

Our high school graduates need strong literacy skills, particularly reading | writing | arithmetic.

These basic schools are important for future growth and innovation for our students and for our country!

Stories about The Times Table

Stories about The Times Table

The Times Table is important to you. It’s a life-long skill that will serve you in many interesting ways.

Mastering these simple calculations will empower you and increase your self confidence.

Let go of the calculator; it’s inefficient!

What does success look like?

What does success look like?

A positive student experience is the most important thing!

My Approach to Mathematics

My Approach to Mathematics

Collaboration.  Comprehension.
Clarity.  Confidence.

Math is important!

Math is important!

Mathematics is such a useful foundation to apply to everyday living once we understand it and know how to use the tools.

Associative Laws

Associative Laws

Associating numbers and variables is powerful.
It provides us with flexibility.

Finding the Tools to Solve Problems

Finding the Tools to Solve Problems

Knowing what question has to be answered is the first step to solving a problem.

3 Laws of Mathematics. Fundamental.

3 Laws of Mathematics.  Fundamental.

These Laws are powerfull.

The Distributive Law

The Distributive Law

The Distributive Law of Multiplication is powerful.
There is no corresponding law for addition ...

Calculators

Calculators

Calculators have their place, but they block learning until we understand
what the calculator is doing for us.

Commutative Laws

Commutative Laws

A basic law that applies to addition and multiplication.

Geometry & the Physical World

Geometry & the Physical World

Relating math concepts to the physical world is exciting and rewarding.

Word Problems

Word Problems

Getting a handle on how to approach word problems builds confidence.

Fractions - Do I use Addition or Multiplication?

Fractions - Do I use Addition or Multiplication?

It's so confusing!
Let's sort this out.

I passed!

I passed!

I was scared of math but I needed good high school marks in mathemetics to enter my 3rd year of University.