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  • Middle School Math (Without Algebra!)
  • Skip Algebra, for now
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    • Math Grows Best in Safe Soil: How to Stop Middle School Math Tears and Build Confidence Instead
    • When My “Skip Algebra” Rule Met Its Match

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Astonishing! What Does a Spoon Have to do with Science?

Inside: How simple household items can be the breakthrough you need to teach science.

My son was staring at his spoon.

      It was strange.
“Mom, I’ve always wondered why my reflection is upside down in my spoon. What’s even more confusing is that when I turn it around, my reflection is right-side-up.”
              I laughed aloud.
                               Not at him.

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