

6 Ways to Show Math Empathy to Your Students
So what is "math empathy"? Well it is not a term that I have ever really heard used. I am not claiming at all to be the originator of...

Horace Buddoo
Apr 9, 2017


8 Reasons Why Teachers Should Brand Themselves
I have always had it in my head that it is important to make it clear to my peers, administrators, students and their parents who I am as...

Horace Buddoo
Mar 19, 2017


The Habits of Mind
It would be beneficial to every teacher and student to concentrate on certain dispositions that would facilitate a more rigorous and...

Horace Buddoo
Feb 12, 2017


10 Ways to Make Homework More Meaningful
Homework is that dreaded word that makes kids shudder every time it is said out loud. There is always a collective groan from my class...

Horace Buddoo
Dec 18, 2016


Speak Math to Your Kids
Parents usually feel comfortable speaking to their children about letters, words, and sentences, but what about speaking to them about...

Horace Buddoo
Oct 16, 2016


How Do You Study For a Math Test? You Don't!
For those of you who expect me to reveal some hidden secret of how to ace math tests without having to do any work, I think you may be...

Horace Buddoo
Sep 18, 2016


Top Reasons Why Parents Should Always Attend Open House/Back to School Night
Ahhhh...Open House/Back to School Night! It is that evening in the beginning of the school year where you rush home after work (much to...

Horace Buddoo
Aug 20, 2016


The Secret to Your Child's Success
It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season again---at least at the mall. Yes, it is that time of year where once again you get...

Horace Buddoo
Aug 13, 2016