Problem-solving for Math tests can be complemented by flashcards. Index cards are good old-fashioned study tools but there are also modern day apps that provide the same experience although using one's cell phone for studying may prove to be more distracting than the tried-and-true index card.

Study Blue on iphone and Android 

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Elementary Math Flashcards on Aplusmath

Exponents Practice on Quizlet

What are the top factors for success in Math?  Here are some top tips for academic success and confidence:

Be prepared and proactive

A review sheet is a gift

Metacognition (raise self-awareness about your thinking)

Attention to Detail (reduce fuzzy errors)

Self-Care (sleep, food, stress management)

Effort expended (the feeling of a job well done)

Math Success Factors Power Point by Edmonton Public Schools 

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A chicken farmer has figured out that a hen and a half can lay an egg and a half in a day and a half. How many hens does the farmer need to produce one dozen eggs in six days?

Answer to August's Brain Teaser: 10 

August 2011 Brain Teaser Solution