...I have many tips and tricks that help my students not only figure out the problems but remember how to do them when taking tests. I feel one factor for passing any class is for each individual to believe they can pass it. By entering into a course with a positive mindset they will not only relieve stress and test anxiety but will also be confident with the subject matter. (read more)
...Another is to present a simpler problem with the same concept, such as posing 1/3 + 1/4 to a student who answers 7/12 + 4/5 = 11/17. Yet another is to consider an extreme case. It may not be obvious that a triangle cannot have lengths 17, 15, and 33, but it is when you consider 1, 3, and 10. (read more)