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Working with a student who had the following problem on a homework assignment:

The front side of a standard brick measures 2 1/4 inches by 8 inches. With a 1/4-inch mortar joint, the visible dimensions of each brick increases 2 1/2 inches by 8 1/4 inches. To estimate the number of bricks needed per square foot (144 square inches), you need to perform the following calculation:

144 + (2 1/2 x 8 1/4)

Determine this quantity rounded to the nearest whole number.

This was no. 1 of the student's assignment. Bottom line: Whether you attend a four-year college or a trade school, you will never avoid academic work. You will never avoid math - particularly algebra.

Free Game: There is no "new" math. Two plus two is and forever will be four. However, there are many ways to teach it. You can add two apples and two oranges, two brothers and two sisters, two sticks and two rocks, etc. The way you learned it (parents) may have been right for you, but it's not the only right way. Teachers are always trying new things to reach students. Learning is a lifelong endeavor. To help your student, you must be willing to learn as you teach. Don't fight the school because you may not understand. Do what you would tell your student to do. Read the instructions, work through the examples, try the problems, and ask questions. And if this ends up being overwhelming for you, call us. 😁

From Quotient founder, Solomon Alexander:

I ask students to send me what they are working on ahead of time so I can study and learn the strategies their teachers are using in the classroom. I have a master's degree in mathematics education, but I still study. One of my students is learning algebra using a double number line. I did not learn linear algebra that way, so I had to learn how her teacher is using that technique in the classroom. My student needed my help. I could have easily let my pride say, "I didn't learn it that way, here's my way!" That would have caused an unnecessary issue between me and the teacher because I didn't want to learn something new. Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Never be too afraid or too prideful to learn something new. Great teachers are always great students first.

There is no such thing as "new math," but there are new ways of solving problems. Here are nine concepts your kids maybe studying and how parents can help with homework.

9 “new math” problems and methods This visual guide to new math, sometimes called Common Core math, can help you make sense of your child’s math homework.

If you take nothing else from this article, tip no. 1 is most important. Parents don't use this excuse in any other situation with their kids. Telling your child you weren't good at math gives them an automatic excuse not to do well.

7 Tips for Helping Your Child with Math at Home (When You Hate Math) Explore tips for parents, caregivers, and educators who are helping children with math at home but don't feel comfortable or competent in the discipline.

Coaches give athletes extra workouts because just coming to practice isn't enough. Teachers give students homework because just coming to class isn't enough.

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This video is a good primer for kids and adults.

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