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This week’sflipped classroom news comes to you from FlippedClassroom.org . We are dedicated to equipping teachers, administrators, parents and students with the best information available with the ultimate goal of enriching the learning experience.

Deemed a top trend of 2012 by some and a fad by others, flipping the classroom has been gaining recognition throughout the world. Thanks to the Internet and affordable personal media devices, the traditional classroom is experiencing rapid change and “flipping” is leading the charge.

The flipped classroom is a simple adjustment to regular teaching strategies, taking a traditional learning setting and turning it on its head. Say goodbye to the days where instructors give long, boring lectures expecting students to actually comprehend the material well enough to apply the principles. Flipped classrooms break down the teacher-student barrier and allow for a more robust learning experience.

Time Well Spent.

The flipped classroom is an alternative to the standard methods of classroom instruction by completely flipping the classroom on its head. The teacher takes a step back from being the master mentor of the students and joins them in actively working through the lesson activities.

The study of mathematics includes the investigation of numbers, shapes, structures, and change. It helps us to solve real world problems through logic and deduction. There are several mathematical strands including algebra, calculus and statistics. You can increase your proficiency in these strands through courses that offer online math help.

Mathematical problems require a strong understanding of numeracy and the ability to perform specific operations and formulas. Math help is not always available, so you need to have your strategies for working through problems on your own. You can make the work of finding the correct solution to your problem much easier by following these three basic steps.

Building a strong mathematical foundation is an important step before entering college. Mastery of foundations in math will enable you to achieve greater success in your college career. There are several steps you can take to ensure that you have developed the necessary mathematical skills and are well prepared for your college coursework.

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It's been said that everything old becomes new again, and so it goes with rote learning of math facts. Rote learning involves the introduction and practice of specific information to the point of complete mastery of the facts. 

Meant to post this last week, sorry! Remember Felix Baumgartner jumping from the stratosphere? Well, looks like the folks at Wolfram did a nice little mathematical breakdown of the feat.