Spring has sprung here in upstate New York. We’ve had a beautiful April so far. Many school districts in New York are just coming off of spring break, although lucky ones might still be on it. We waited a bit longer than usual to post our newsletter because of both Passover and Easter, but the add-ons are up on the site for the three courses and we have much news to tell. I’m going to… Read more »
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eMath March Newsletter
Posted onIt’s March 14th. Pi Day!!! Here’s a nice pi-ku for you: Also, in the greater Northeast, it is Snowpocalypse 2017. So far about 9 inches have fallen with another 15 or so on the way. We’ve been exceptionally busy lately here at eMATHinstruction. I’m going to switch things up a bit in this newsletter and give you the news first and discuss add-ons second. On the Common Core Geometry front we’ve been moving ahead nicely.… Read more »
eMath January Newsletter
Posted onIt’s January in upstate New York, which means it is really, really cold with no end of winter in site. For our friends in Arizona and other warm climates, now is the time to really enjoy how great it is not to have radical season change. We are quickly heading towards the mid-year point here and we have eMATHinstruction news to report and add-ons to add on. Let’s get to those add-ons. First up are… Read more »
eMath November Newsletter
Posted onNow that we’ve made it past Halloween and the election, it’s time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. As always, we’ve been busy here at eMATHinstruction with Common Core Geometry, Course Add-Ons, and Conferences left and right. I’ll discuss each in turn, but let’s get right to the add-ons. This month in our Common Core Algebra I Add-Ons we have our latest installment of Form B exams. We now have one posted for Unit #4… Read more »
eMath September Newsletter
Posted onAs Labor Day Weekend starts to fade in our rear view mirror and mid-September approaches, it’s time for the monthly eMath Newsletter. I’ve been really busy since mid-August, mostly filling orders, answering lots of questions, and helping folks troubleshoot our new online Answer Key Subscription Service. My apologies for those who had trouble setting up their accounts. As always, email me if you have any issues. I’ve also been working hard in the last few… Read more »
Common Core Algebra I – Regression and Residuals Reviews – by Brett Widman
Posted onBrett Widman, who contributes a lot of material here on the Forum, has given us another great resource. He created a Common Core Algebra I Review on Regression and Residuals. We don’t have much time left with the kids, but if they are confused about this fairly complex topic (especially for Algebra I students), check out Brett’s review. As always, thanks Brett! Algebra 1 WU Regression and Residuals
eMath Website Relaunch
Posted onWe are really excited at eMATHinstruction because we are relaunching our website and, to a certain extent, our business model. I explained lots of it in a previous post: New Structure – New Products I thought I’d give a little tour around the site now that it is operational. First, let’s start with what everyone likes, the free stuff. You can now access all of our courses (coming soon Common Core Geometry) from an easy… Read more »
Common Core Algebra II Review Videos – by Kris Williamson
Posted onKris Williamson, from Newfield, has been supplying us with Common Core Algebra II Review videos based off of the unit reviews that I posted to the site a few months ago. We’ve been linking to them as he has supplied them, but now we have the links to all the videos in one post. Just in time for the June 1st exam. Thanks Kris!!! Unit 1: Algebraic Essentials Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXY4tAMXxRo Unit 2: Functions as the… Read more »
Common Core Algebra II Review Videos – by Kris Williamson
Posted onKris Williamson, from the Newfield Central School District, has given us a great contribution heading into the homestretch in Common Core Algebra II. He essentially took the Unit Reviews that I created, sliced and diced them, and created videos of all the reviews. Kris is relatively new to the video world, but he’s done a really nice job. I’m going to let him explain it to you… “Hello! I am using Kirk’s Algebra 2 Lessons… Read more »
New Structure – New Products
Posted onStarting around Memorial Day, eMATHinstruction is going to change how we distribute our answer keys and what services we provide. This is all part of my evolution into working full time on eMATHinstruction as well as the evolution of our company. We are going to move to a Web based membership service for our answer keys plus some additional new material. The lessons and homework sets will remain on our site free to all who… Read more »