Alon Vig - Articles

 

Alon Vig is the founder of
Matisto – for practicing math online. Effective math practice can stir kids
away from the Costanza way: "My
name is George. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents". More about
Matisto's software can be found at


http://matisto.com/prod/Site/En-US/software.aspx

How to Maximize Results With Effective Algebra Practice

Kids need to spend a lot of time practicing algebra. The appeal of this activity to the average teenager is ranked pretty low – somewhere between a dentist appointment and a minor surgery. But with paying attention to a few things, it can be a lot more productive, less frustrating and as a result requires less time. Read

By: Alon Vig | 03/12/2008 | K-12 Education

Algebra – Do We Really Need so Much Practice?

Algebra practice tends to be one of the most unwanted activities for high school kids. Internet videos, chats, TV, soccer, nose picking and 58,371 other occupations beat the popularity of algebra practice hands down (and that include even bus waiting and room cleaning). So we can just get on our way without it? Read

By: Alon Vig | 02/12/2008 | Education