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This video is the first in a series on algebra.
It is the most thorough and simple explanation of algebraic principles that I have come across.
I highly recommend for anyone new to the topic or revisiting 😊

Algebra Basics: What Is Algebra? - Math Antics This video gives an overview of Algebra and introduces the concepts of unknown values and variables. It also explains that multiplication is implicit in Alge...

Sometimes being a tutor is about making playdough 😁...

I made a fresh batch this morning to try to better model fractions over zoom with one of my students.
I've been learning a lot about modelling lately and have started to see just how beneficial it can be for students. You could say seeing is believing 😊

Modelling can easily connect concepts to the real world.
Fractions are about pizza, cake and glasses half or three-quarters full of juice.
Fractions are delicious 😋

Fractions are about budgeting, if 7/10 are for expenses, how much money is left for saving and spending?🤔

Fractions are about time, quarter-past, half-past, quarter-to, "am I late for work?" ⏰🏃‍♀️💼😅

I could go on all day, but I'll leave you with a playdough recipe instead 😊

1 cup flour
3/8 cup salt
1/2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup water
food colouring optional 🎨
*Larger version of the same recipe found at: https://youtu.be/C2ytbSa3mPg

Glad to be adding this colourful collection to my tutor's toolbox for future sessions.

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