In the summer of 2023, I presented for the Summer Math Summit.  My topic was "Tips and Strategies for Teaching Precalculus."  I have over 20 years of experience teaching Precalculus and wanted to do a presentation specifically targeting upper-level math course teachers. Rather see my video presentation on th…

One concept that calculus students struggle with is volumes of solids with known cross sections. These three-dimensional solids, formed by slicing a region along specific planes, often leave our students bewildered. In this blog post, I will share several free and user-friendly websites that can aid both teachers and …

As calculus teachers, we stand at the intersection of mathematical theory and practical problem-solving. One topic that often perplexes students is Volumes of Solids of Revolution. These three-dimensional shapes emerge from the elegant dance of curves and rotations, yet their intricacies can leave even the most dilige…

When you're jazzing up calculus lessons on volumes of revolution, ditch the old-school board sketches!

Ever struggled with writing equations of exponential functions?

Sometimes, as a teacher, you come across a book (or books) that really make you feel both seen and called out.

Should you grade homework in your math class? Spoiler: I'm not going to answer the question.

Factoring quadratic trinomials is an essential skill in algebra. In this blog post, I will explore and compare a few popular methods for factoring quadratic trinomials.