Kids can’t tell the difference between five words and five syllables. So now’s a perfect time to start teaching all words – even “big” math words. Continue Reading →
Math Words – Start Using Them Early
Category Archives: Math Around Us
Lands' End f(x) Collection – What's the Message?
The Lands’ End f(x) Collection seems to be based on functionality – but what message does the branding send? Continue Reading →
Extreme Sports with Extreme Math – Kitesurfing
Have you seen this extreme sport? If so, you’ve seen tons of math in action! Continue Reading →
Nature's Wonders
Spirals in sea shells have a fun and curious math behind them. But this is just a nice photo to enjoy! Continue Reading →
Time Zone Math: Using the Fret & Grind Method
Do you make sure to prepare your math lessons well? Maybe you shouldn’t. Check out how time zone math can be more challenging than you might think. Continue Reading →
Furry Fibonacci Numbers
Meet the three newest additions to my household. They’re cute, they’re cuddly, and they’re math! Continue Reading →
Vote Now – Science Shows Math Too!
My nephew’s school is involved in a science competition – which reminds me that science is a great way to show where math is used! Continue Reading →
Concrete Math – Like in Your Driveway
You know. There’s math in pouring your driveway too! Check out this amazing use of angles in a bull float. Continue Reading →
Math in the Swimming Pool
Did you do math this weekend? I needed to because we got a new (tiny) pool. Continue Reading →
Lipstick Math
Did you know that there’s math in lipstick? It’s the same math that’s in toys and just about anything else you buy! Continue Reading →