You know you shouldn’t say, “I hate math,” but what if you really do hate math? How do you break the habit to prevent your children from getting into the same mode? Continue Reading →
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Math Game Review: Sokikom
Sokikom is a new online social math game that kids will enjoy playing – and parents will be happy to let them! Here are some details about it. Continue Reading →
Why It's Okay to Add Denominators when Adding Fractions
So you think you HAVE to find a common denominator when adding fractions? Well, not really. Especially if you want to inspire kids to really think like a mathematician and do some inventing! Continue Reading →
Why Learning to Subitize Is Important
Learning to subitize is more important than learning to count – and knowing how to subitize comes before learning to count! Continue Reading →
The Order of Operations Explained: Parenthesis
We continue the series explaining the order of operations with a discussion on parenthesis and all the various meanings of this word. You’ll be surprised as to what it can mean! Continue Reading →
Can You Teach All K-12 Math in 8 Weeks?
Elizabeth tweeted this article by David H. Albert about teaching all k-12 math in 8 weeks. And indeed – it can be done! Continue Reading →
What is Subitizing?
Subitizing is a way of instantly counting. Here are some resources to learn more about both perceptual subitizing and conceptual subitizing. As well as a couple of questions… Continue Reading →
Counting Isn’t an Inherent Concept
We know that if you start counting at one object the number of thing is the same as if you start with something different – but kids don’t. Here are some thoughts on counting that can put you in a different mindset when dealing with children and counting. Continue Reading →
The Order of Operations Explained: Intro and Mnemonics
Part 1 in the series. The order of operations is a set of rules – like the drivers’ handbook for math. If everyone follows the rules, we’ll all be safe. But if someone makes a bad turn, we could be looking at a crash. Continue Reading →
Teaching Math with Counting
Parents focus on the counting to 10 and learning to read in the early years. But you can do so much with counting to support math learning other than just counting to 10. Continue Reading →