While playing Simply Fun’s Math’d Potatoes game with my parents, I was reminded how “math people” can really damper math learning. Continue Reading →
Why Engineers Make Bad Math Tutors
Equality and Comparison: Some Ways to Think of Equality
Equality means different things in the real world. And different things in mathematics. This is a look at equality in the real world so we can start to think about the many faces of equality in mathematics. Continue Reading →
[50 Word Friday] Cars Driving in Circles
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Daughter wanted to play. I wanted her to learn. We did both. Continue Reading →
A Human Interest Story Involving Math: The $100 Battery Charger
A story of generosity that doesn’t look like it has math in it – until you really look! Continue Reading →
Supporting Moebius Noodles – $5 per Comment on This Post!
Moebius Noodles is a program being developed for early math learning… and it will be FREE! But first they need to raise the development money. To help, I’ll donate $5 for every comment on this post telling me you donated too! Continue Reading →
Algebra with Stamps
I mailed thank you notes for Daughter’s birthday gifts the other day. And wouldn’t you know it, using the stamps involved algebra! Continue Reading →
Math Teachers at Play Blog Carnival #42
This month’s Math’s Teachers at Play Blog Carnival is a story of the coolest carnival of all – finding THE ONE and having kids. Continue Reading →
Support Our Math Future…
Moebius Noodles is a program being created for early math learning to support parents and teachers. Watch this video to learn more. Continue Reading →
The Math in Credit Card Security
The last number in a credit card number is the “check digit.” It’s calculated using a fancy math formula that’s fun to fiddle with! 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 →