When I was a boy, my younger brother had two imaginary friends -- Shorty and Shotty. Shorty and Shotty could be a mischievous pair of little boys. They would stop at nothing to get him in trouble....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...