Our performance anxiety parallels students’ math anxiety. And that’s a way for us to better understand them. Continue Reading →
Math Anxiety – How to Empathize with Students
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Online Math Contests
Need a cheap math contest to engage your brainiac? Check out one of these online ones. Continue Reading →
The Math of Weight Watchers Points Plus
The math on the Weight Watchers Points Plus program doesn’t quite work out. But it’s fun to play with! Continue Reading →
Polynomial Factoring Practice – with YouTube!
A totally fun video on factoring polynomials along with a worksheet for your kids and a super parent-teacher cheat sheet for you! Continue Reading →
Magna-Tiles – Must-Have Magnetic Shapes
Daughter got a great geometric shapes toy for Christmas – Magna-Tiles. They are amazing! Continue Reading →
Introducing K8 – Our Newest Writer!
Introducing the newest member of the writing team – Kate Crowder! Continue Reading →
Numbers Instead of Variables
Your math book might show stuff using letters, but when it comes to helping students learn, using the numbers is more important. Continue Reading →
Frabjous Puzzle Sculpture from the Museum of Mathematics
Playing with the Frabjous puzzle – from the Museum of Mathematics Continue Reading →
How to Teach Adults Math
Today is my first day of teaching Developmental Math. So much has changed in my thinking since the last time I taught… Continue Reading →
What Are Your Thoughts on This Fearful Parents Video?
Wil showed up at the Math Shack talking about a commercial he saw. “Do you believe this!?”
What are your thoughts on this video? Continue Reading →