I learned about this number stick method of learning times tables on YouTube. Amazing! Continue Reading →
Teaching Times Tables with a Number Stick
Category Archives: Arithmetic
Times Tables Bootcamp
Caroline Mukisa, publisher of Maths Insider, guests today! She talks about the benefits of having the math multiplication facts solidly in your mind as well as ways to help your kids get them there! Continue Reading →
Adding Fractions with Cuisenaire Rods
Christine asked me via twitter for some resources for Cuisenaire rods and teaching fractions. Of course I can’t pass the opportunity up to do some fun things with my rods! Continue Reading →
How to Use the Senses in Teaching Math
The co-host of #HSMath, Beth McKeon of Bright Brain Studio, shares some tips on integrating kinesthetic techniques and a see-say-feel approach to learning math facts. Alas, she’s still working on the Scratch-n-Sniff version… Continue Reading →
The Flashcard Hater’s Answer to Math Facts!
Want your children to learn math facts but can’t stand flashcards? Try out the iPhone/iPad app MultiAlien for FREE this weekend! Continue Reading →
Long Division with Sumology Number Tiles
My invented and fun method of doing, teaching and/or learning long division. I used the Sumology game from Simply Fun, too! Continue Reading →
Long Division with Playing Cards
In response to a parents report, I “invented” a method of long division while driving home. Continue Reading →
How to Teach a Weird Math Rule
Grownups are often frustrated when faced with “they made this math rule just to make me mad” – because we secretly believe that it’s true! Where did these rules come from and how are we supposed to teach them? 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 →
Teaching Subtraction Using a Balance
Balances are normally used for science stuff. Here’s how to teach subtraction using a balance. Continue Reading →