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2 days ago

The Great Math Debate: PEMDAS, Fractions, and Social Media Confusion

Introduction Mathematics, a subject revered by some and feared by many, has recently found a curious battleground: social media. Platforms like Facebook are teeming with debates and discussions on how to solve specific math problems. One of the most contentious issues revolves around the correct order of operations, particularly involving multiplication…

Math

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The Great Math Debate: PEMDAS, Fractions, and Social Media Confusion
The Great Math Debate: PEMDAS, Fractions, and Social Media Confusion
Math

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4 days ago

Understanding PEMDAS: The Order of Operations in Mathematics

Introduction Mathematics is a field that thrives on rules and structures. One such set of rules that almost every student learns early on is the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS. It is a vital guide to ensure that mathematical expressions are evaluated in a consistent manner. In…

Math

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PEMDAS — Do you understand math?
PEMDAS — Do you understand math?
Math

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Sep 23

The Digital Dimension of Data Hoarding

Digital hoarding, a modern subset of data hoarding, poses its own set of challenges and considerations. In the digital realm, the ability to store files can appear almost limitless, especially with cloud storage options, external hard drives, and ever-increasing computer storage capacities. When dealing with the digital school directory from…

Hoarding

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The Digital Dimension of Data Hoarding
The Digital Dimension of Data Hoarding
Hoarding

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Sep 19

The Dilemma of Data Hoarding: To Keep or Not to Keep Old Files?

Introduction Data hoarding isn’t a new phenomenon, but with the advent of digital technology, the capacity to store an ever-increasing amount of information has reached new heights. From family photographs to old work files and documents from your children’s schooling, the question becomes: What should you keep, and what should you…

Hoarding

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Hoarding

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Sep 18

The Risks and Rewards of Growing Up with a Pet Buffalo: A Cautionary Tale

Introduction I recently came across news that a woman was caught petting a bison at Yellowstone National Park, and it struck a chord. Growing up, my family owned a pet buffalo named Buffy. She lived alongside our deer, goats, and other animals, and it was a common sight for us to…

Farm

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The Risks and Rewards of Growing Up with a Pet Buffalo: A Cautionary Tale
The Risks and Rewards of Growing Up with a Pet Buffalo: A Cautionary Tale
Farm

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Sep 17

The Double-Edged Sword of Raising Roosters: A Tale of Protection and Aggression

When I decided to raise chickens from hatchlings, I found myself with a surprising ratio: five roosters to just one hen. Among these roosters were two Jersey Giants, who grew remarkably large in a short span of time. Another noteworthy member was an Araucana, easily recognizable by its distinctive facial…

Farmers Daughter

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The Double-Edged Sword of Raising Roosters: A Tale of Protection and Aggression
The Double-Edged Sword of Raising Roosters: A Tale of Protection and Aggression
Farmers Daughter

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Sep 16

Decoding the Phrase “Defund the Police”: What Does It Really Mean?

I just read a comment on reddit claiming it’s a CNN plot started by people that aren’t very bright. They used different words, but that as the gist of it. The phrase “Defund the Police” has been the subject of intense debate, social activism, and media coverage. Opinions on its…

Defund The Police

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Decoding the Phrase “Defund the Police”: What Does It Really Mean?
Decoding the Phrase “Defund the Police”: What Does It Really Mean?
Defund The Police

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Sep 11

New Feathers in the Family: The Science Behind Hatching Chickens at School

Introduction What better way to foster a love for science than through a hands-on, interactive experiment? And what could be more interactive than hatching chickens right in the classroom? When my son, a dedicated science teacher, decided to incorporate a chicken-hatching experiment into his curriculum, I insisted that I get the…

Chickens

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New Feathers in the Family: The Science Behind Hatching Chickens at School
New Feathers in the Family: The Science Behind Hatching Chickens at School
Chickens

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Aug 10

31 Years!

My husband and I made it to 31 years. I was 24 when we got married and my husband was 34 (If I did the math right). We had a pretty uneventful anniversary with me starting the day trying to racoon proof the cage that cannot be racoon proofed. …

Anniversary

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Anniversary

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Jul 30

It’s School not Playgroup

I just had the discussion about skipping grades today. The comment I hear a lot is about whether the child is ready socially. From that I take the comment to mean that the person would rather the child be bored to death in school than be immature for the grade…

2e

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It’s School not Playgroup
It’s School not Playgroup
2e

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Athena

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Mom of three boys. Computer programmer living in the country with my husband focusing on my hobbies and youngest son. https://ko-fi.com/athenaandrew

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