May 4th, 5:00 PM CST
“But Algebra Isn’t the Same as Arithmetic! What Do I Do Now?”
Covered in This Session:
- Finding a solution if a curriculum is not working for your child…without just giving up
- Rethinking the public school approach to teaching math
- Making algebra work for students who struggle to understand its importance
Thomas Clark is an award-winning teacher and Mathematics author, with 50 years of teaching experience at all levels. As a result of all of his work, he is convinced that everyone has the ability to understand mathematics, and is now known as the “why” guy, speaking throughout the country on concept development, specifically specializing in Mathematics instruction for homeschooling families. In the last 24 years, he has focused on the development of multimedia programs that have successfully challenged traditional methods of instruction, specifically directing his attention toward helping all parents to become more effective homeschool instructors. He is the author of “Algebra: A Complete Course”, and “Geometry: A Complete Course”, and is president of VideoText Interactive, a company that specializes in bringing the textbook to life through technology. Currently, his materials are available in a print and DVD format, as well as in an online format, that can be accessed on computers, iPads, and iPhones.