Phil Smith
@philwainsmith.bsky.social
Secondary maths teacher; believes algebra and ratio tables are the key
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Would you ignore simplifying to begin with? My thought process is that to both simplify and convert improper/mixed, to really understand the concepts that underpin the 'tricks', students will need multiplying as the foundational skill.
June 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Would you ignore simplifying to begin with? My thought process is that to both simplify and convert improper/mixed, to really understand the concepts that underpin the 'tricks', students will need multiplying as the foundational skill.
My prefered method is a direct link between equations and how ratio tables work.
Vertical relationship attached or horizontal, A/B = 4/5, and either way you're multiplying to find each realtionship.
I've found this particularly useful in more complex algebraic similar shape problems.
Vertical relationship attached or horizontal, A/B = 4/5, and either way you're multiplying to find each realtionship.
I've found this particularly useful in more complex algebraic similar shape problems.
April 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
My prefered method is a direct link between equations and how ratio tables work.
Vertical relationship attached or horizontal, A/B = 4/5, and either way you're multiplying to find each realtionship.
I've found this particularly useful in more complex algebraic similar shape problems.
Vertical relationship attached or horizontal, A/B = 4/5, and either way you're multiplying to find each realtionship.
I've found this particularly useful in more complex algebraic similar shape problems.