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Word problems make most math students a little nervous. Generally, it’s the translation from English into algebra that poses the problem. Instead of getting stuck, consider taking “hybrid notes,” written partly in English and partly in math, at least initially. Once you gain more clarity, you can shift completely into algebraic sentences (i.e. equations). Do translation in stages, in baby-steps, rather than a single leap. First write notes that mix English and math (e.g. Expense = Burgers * Price, or Total Time = Time Running + Time Walking), then translate fully into mathematics as you gain more understanding. - Example You own a boat rental business. Boats rent for $100 per hour plus a $150 security deposit. On average, your expenses amount to 30% of the hourly fee for each rental. Write an equation relating profit and rental hours for a typical boat trip. It’s hard to translate that into algebra in a single step. Using hybrid notes will help. Profit = Revenue – Expenses. Revenue: 10...

Word problems make most math students a little nervous. Generally, it’s the translation from English into algebra that poses the problem. Instead of getting stuck, consider taking “hybrid notes,” written partly in English and partly in math, at least initially. Once you gain more clarity, you can shift completely into algebraic sentences (i.e. equations). Do translation in stages, in baby-steps, rather than a single leap. First write notes that mix English and math (e.g. Expense = Burgers * Price, or Total Time = Time Running + Time Walking), then translate fully into mathematics as you gain more understanding. - Example You own a boat rental business. Boats rent for $100 per hour plus a $150 security deposit. On average, your expenses amount to 30% of the hourly fee for each rental. Write an equation relating profit and rental hours for a typical boat trip. It’s hard to translate that into algebra in a single step. Using hybrid notes will help. Profit = Revenue – Expenses. Revenue: 10...

Word problems make most math students a little nervous. Generally, it’s the translation from English into algebra that poses the problem. Instead of getting stuck, consider taking “hybrid notes,” written partly in English and partly in math, at least initially. Once you gain more clarity, you can shift completely into algebraic sentences (i.e. equations). Do translation in stages, in baby-steps, rather than a single leap. First write notes that mix English and math (e.g. Expense = Burgers * Price, or Total Time = Time Running + Time Walking), then translate fully into mathematics as you gain more understanding. - Example You own a boat rental business. Boats rent for $100 per hour plus a $150 security deposit. On average, your expenses amount to 30% of the hourly fee for each rental. Write an equation relating profit and rental hours for a typical boat trip. It’s hard to translate that into algebra in a single step. Using hybrid notes will help. Profit = Revenue – Expenses. Revenue: 10...

U.S. News is famous for its annual college rankings, but it also ranks states on a number of educational benchmark s. Their recent College Readiness Rankings are a revelation. Not surprisingly, Northeastern states occupy half of the first 10 spots.  California? Number 49. Ouch. When I was schooled as a boomer kid, California public schools were the best in the country – and, therefore, the best in the world. Number 49 is very hard to take. Annual U.S. News college rankings (and others) are notorious as less-than-stellar indicators of college caliber. But they do, at least, provide a sense of relative quality. Similarly, one should probably take these overall educational rankings of the 50 states with a large grain of salt. Nevertheless, if you'd like to see them, click here for the complete state rankings. ----- Contact Chris borlandeducational.com Copyright © 2006-present: Christopher R. Borland. All rights reserved.

U.S. News is famous for its annual college rankings, but it also ranks states on a number of educational benchmark s. Their recent College Readiness Rankings are a revelation. Not surprisingly, Northeastern states occupy half of the first 10 spots.  California? Number 49. Ouch. When I was schooled as a boomer kid, California public schools were the best in the country – and, therefore, the best in the world. Number 49 is very hard to take. Annual U.S. News college rankings (and others) are notorious as less-than-stellar indicators of college caliber. But they do, at least, provide a sense of relative quality. Similarly, one should probably take these overall educational rankings of the 50 states with a large grain of salt. Nevertheless, if you'd like to see them, click here for the complete state rankings. ----- Contact Chris borlandeducational.com Copyright © 2006-present: Christopher R. Borland. All rights reserved.

U.S. News is famous for its annual college rankings, but it also ranks states on a number of educational benchmark s. Their recent College Readiness Rankings are a revelation. Not surprisingly, Northeastern states occupy half of the first 10 spots.  California? Number 49. Ouch. When I was schooled as a boomer kid, California public schools were the best in the country – and, therefore, the best in the world. Number 49 is very hard to take. Annual U.S. News college rankings (and others) are notorious as less-than-stellar indicators of college caliber. But they do, at least, provide a sense of relative quality. Similarly, one should probably take these overall educational rankings of the 50 states with a large grain of salt. Nevertheless, if you'd like to see them, click here for the complete state rankings. ----- Contact Chris borlandeducational.com Copyright © 2006-present: Christopher R. Borland. All rights reserved.