Teaching math rules to kids sounds nice, until they follow them blindly – through all their math classes! Continue Reading →
Math Rules & Their Destruction of Education
Math Anxiety – How to Empathize with Students
Our performance anxiety parallels students’ math anxiety. And that’s a way for us to better understand them. Continue Reading →
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 →
Chuck E. Cheese & Math
The exchange of currency for goods and services at Chuck E. Cheese – as seen from a 2 year old’s perspective. 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 →
Anxiety Safe Learning Environments
Why creating a learning environment safe from fear, anxiety and criticism is important – and how to do it! 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 →