Here’re some tips on creating a safe discovery atmosphere – an Inquiry Zone – for math learning. Continue Reading →
How to Create an Inquiry Zone for Math Learning
Category Archives: General
Math Education Revolution – The Last Piece Is Easy & Cheap!
There’s one piece missing in the math education revolution – and it’s easy, cheap and research based! Continue Reading →
Inquiry-based Math Instruction
Inspired by twitter friends, here are some ideas on creating a better math learning environment using inquiry-based math instruction. Continue Reading →
Break the Rules and Get Fired!
I quit. Yup – put in my notice at the day job. I’m taking the leap.
Wanna join me? Continue Reading →
Math Anxiety Research
What’s the cause of low math performance? What’s the cause of high math performance? Math anxiety? Math avoidance? Well, now’s there’s someone to tell us! Continue Reading →
‘I Hate Math’ – It’s Okay to Say It!
If you hate math, good for you. Say it loud and proud: “I hate math!” I’ll no longer admonish anyone for it. Continue Reading →
2012 MathFour Manifesto
A public declaration of principles and intentions of MathFour.com for the coming year. Continue Reading →
6 Ways Learning Math Is Like Being in a Casino
I’m always thinking math learning and this week I’m seeing casinos in Las Vegas at a conference. I’m noticing some comparisons… Continue Reading →
3 Words to Improve Your Child’s Success in Math
If you, the parent and grownup, make a habit of saying these 3 words, you can really improve your child’s success in math! Continue Reading →
We Use Math and Grammar Rules – They Don’t Use Us!
I got in a grammar twitter fight that made me think about how we use math and grammar rules – and how we sometimes let them use us! Continue Reading →