Inspired by twitter friends, here are some ideas on creating a better math learning environment using inquiry-based math instruction. Continue Reading →
Inquiry-based Math Instruction
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 →
Performance vs. Understanding
Research shows that understanding based instruction can be more effective – even though we still tend to use performance as a basis! Continue Reading →
Links for Learning January 14, 2012
Various links – curious and helpful, weird and wild. And all math. Continue Reading →
Preschool Math Success
This list of the typical course of study for preschoolers gets your kiddo ready to be successful in math later on! Continue Reading →
Area of a Triangle & Area of a Hexagon
Who needs formulas when you’ve got scissors and glue!? Continue Reading →
The Math Behind Carpooling Toddlers
Many people don’t carpool these days because they have to bind children in expensive car seats until they’re 25 years old. If you consider the numbers, though, it just might be worth it to invest in another car seat! Continue Reading →
PEMDAS and a Stupid Arbitrary Rule
The order of operations is rife with rules created merely for convenience. When teaching these to kids, it’s clear how they see it as a stupid arbitrary rule. Because often it is! 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 →
Journal Their Learning – And Your Day!
I learned about this memory/diary online journal called Memiary. What a great tool for student journaling as well as keeping up with your own accomplishments! Continue Reading →