• “The Walking Bridge” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for November 8, 2024

    3 November 8, 2024

  • #19 CULTURE CLASH PANEL 1 A statue that commemorates the humorous yet intense “culture war” clash at Dixon Park, sparked by the 1999 Cyber World’s Fair. The statue captures the epic showdown between the redneck crowd and the artsy folks, frozen in a moment of conflict. MR. MATHESON (o.S.) And this is Dixon Park, site of the infamous 1996 Cyber World's Fair! It's where the Everly Heights Culture Wars began. PANEL 2 In the background, Senator Smith and Mr. Matheson look at a marble statue in the park featuring a redneck and an artist locked in battle. SENATOR SMITH And what happened here? PANEL 3 Mr. Matheson lectures to the Senator. MR. MATHESON Let's just say... PANEL 4 Mr. Matheson gestures to the statue. MR. MATHESON We had to build a statue about it.

    “Culture Clash” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for November 7, 2024

    1 November 7, 2024

  • #18 METHOD ACTING PANEL 1 Mr. Matheson and Senator Smith arrive at Cornerstone Theater, a theater built in an old late-1800s church. MR. MATHESON This is Cornerstone Theater, where countless aspiring actors... and local families... got their start! Shakespeare, musicals, boring plays... Michael Special, the theater director, does it all. PANEL 2 A rehearsal on the stage where two actors in tattered costumes argue. CAPTION: INSIDE… STEVE We've been rehearsing for a month, Carl. Learn your damn lines! CARL When you learn your damn blocking, Steve. PANEL 3 Senator Smith peers out from the old theater seats, angry and confused. SENATOR SMITH Is that what you call acting? PANEL 4 Mr. Matheson tries to block Senator Smith's view, embarrassed. MR. MATHESON AHH! Uh... They're in the middle of an intense method acting exercise. Real next level stuff!

    “Method Acting” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for November 6, 2024

    4 November 6, 2024

  • “Mr. Smith Comes From Washington” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for November 5, 2024

    1 November 5, 2024

  • Mr. Matheson looks at the cat making a mess with coffee on the counter. CAPTION: "Today was supposed to be simple..."

    “Simple” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for November 3, 2024

    2 November 3, 2024

  • #4 Multiplying Problem PANEL 1 Mr. Matheson stands at the board with a multiplication problem written on it: "PROBLEMS X TIME = MORE PROBLEMS." MR. MATHESON In math, multiplication makes things bigger. In life, the same rule applies! PANEL 2 Mr. Matheson puts a line through the old equation and writes a new one: "PROBLEMS ÷ PATIENCE = NO WORRIES!" MR. MATHESON Patience divides the problems, making them smaller so you can work them out without frying your brain! PANEL 3 There's a new equation up on the board now: "PROBLEMS - WORRIES = PEACE" RICKY SPECIAL And remember, subtracting worry brings peace. PANEL 4 Finally, Mr. Matheson writes "MO MONEY, MO PROBLEMS" on the board. MR. MATHESON And here's one last rule we can all get behind, young and old alike. Biggy won't steer you wrong, kids. Mr. Puff Daddy, though... I'd steer clear of that guy.

    “Multiplying Problems” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for October 31, 2024

    4 October 31, 2024

  • “The Division of Joy” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for October 30, 2024

    1 October 30, 2024

  • #2 THE INFINITE LOOP PANEL 1 Mr. Matheson points to an infinity sign on the chalkboard with arrows circling around it endlessly. MR. MATHESON Math is like life... endless decisions, with infinite choices. PANEL 2 A student raises her hand. STUDENT So... if we can choose anything, how can we choose anything? PANEL 3 Mr. Matheson looks confused. MR. MATHESON I wish I knew what you meant... PANEL 4 Mr. Matheson shrugs as the student yells at him. STUDENT But you're the teacher!

    “The Infinite Loop” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for October 29, 2024

    3 October 29, 2024

  • “Meet Mr. Matheson” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for October 28, 2024

    5 October 28, 2024

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