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link to Every Expert Math Student Was Once a Novice

Every Expert Math Student Was Once a Novice

As a math teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have seen many students struggle with the subject. While math can be challenging, it's important to remember that with hard work, dedication, and...

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I Wasn’t the Only One Talking

This is the second most common thing students say when asked to stop talking during lecture. Please know that you were not singled out by your teacher. You singled yourself out, because you were...

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Failing Your Way to Success

Happy, students! It’s your friendly neighborhood math teacher, and I want to share something quick and very important with everyone today. It's a lesson that I learned the hard way, but it...

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How to Stop Conflating Activity with Achievement

As a student, it can be tempting to equate being busy with being productive. High school students, in particular, have a lot on their plates – between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and...

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I Did It My Way…

I'm not talking about crooner Frank Sinatra's golden oldie. What I mean to say is, "Do you listen to your instructors or try to reinvent the wheel?" While divergent thinking is all the rage these...

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Do I Have to Go to College?

Great question! We've always been told to get good grades in high school, so we could go to a good college. Study hard in college, so we could get a good job with our expensive degree. Work 45...

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About Me

My name is Mark Noldy (rhymes with moldy). I've been teaching high school and college math students for over 25 years. I have learned that they can all succeed when they realize that math is a participation sport. Pay attention, do the work, and never give up! You got this!

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