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Order of Operations: Groups > Parentheses

January 11, 2020 Teaching Insights by Gladminister

Students usually know to do what is in the “parentheses” first. And yet, there are many nuances to consider. So, let’s propose we use the word “Groups” rather than “Parentheses” so that we can make things easier (on all of us) to learn the rules. Why Groups? The reason is simple: parentheses is too limiting
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Teachers: You Can Use Code To Teach

January 6, 2020 Instructional Coaching by Gladminister

With many coding camps and sites popping up, we recognize an increasing desire to learn and teach coding. Our years of research reveal an increasing demand for coders. But, we also see the lack of educational equity that often denies even inner city students access to coding. You can do something about this. You can
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Why You Won’t Use Math When You Grow Up

May 9, 2019 Programs and Events by Gladminister

Why You Won’t Use Math When You Grow Up When will I use this math? Says so many students The question is often by students to admit that they have no interest in the subject. If so many adults do not “like math,” it’s easy to believe that it has no role in someone’s promotion,
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Order of Operations: Groups > Parentheses

Teachers: You Can Use Code To Teach

Why You Won’t Use Math When You Grow Up