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The Never-Fail Method (that really works)
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Never-Fail Writing Method
Looking for a way to teach writing that never fails? Come to the free LINCS event on the Never Fail Writing Writing Method! Learn how adult education legend Kate Nonesuch teaches appreciative writing feedback to her students, who in turn learn to give positive feedback to others. December 6 at Noon ET Continue reading
What Kids Say about Times Tables Make Sense
A surprise envelope reaveals what kids think about Times Tables Make Sense! Continue reading
In Print at Last!
Now in hard copy! Look inside. Continue reading
I Wonder…
"We have to have curiosity, or we are lost – lost in judgment of ourselves or others, entangled in shame or blame." Jenny Horsman Continue reading
Change Up the Way You Teach the Times Tables
Resistance is what you get when you introduce a new learning strategy to adult basic education students. You have to overcome that resistance or it will kill your chances of success. Continue reading
A Math Book That Reads Like a Novel
CHARACTERS PLOT, CONFLICT AND A QUEST! As you would expect, the characters find more than they bargained for. They learn about themselves and each other; they develop strength from bravely confronting obstacles, and come home again more confident to take on whatever life holds for them. Continue reading
The Story Begins…
I learned a lot about teaching and story telling as I made the series Times Tables Make Sense. A comicbook Continue reading
Times Tables Make Sense
I wrote a series of comics for kids about learning the times tables. WHY? Because of my experience teaching remdial math to adults. Continue reading