Introduce your children (and yourself) to the commutative and associative properties by starting with some fun toys. Get crazy and get weird! Continue Reading →
Playing with Algebra Concepts
A Mathematical Proof of Creationism
There’s really only one way to prove creationism. And it doesn’t involve science (because really, there’re not real proofs in science). Continue Reading →
9 Ways Teaching Math is Like Giving Birth
I’ve been thinking about all the homeschooling moms who are teaching math. This is similar to something they’ve already done – given birth! Continue Reading →
Equality and Comparison: Introduction
Ready for a crazy ride through the concepts of equality, inequality and other comparisons? Jump into this series – and keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times! Continue Reading →
[50 Word Friday] Two Ways of Learning Math
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Two students discuss their preferences for math class. One likes step-by-step, the other likes real world math. Continue Reading →
Watch the Create Chatter Interview!
Watch the interview with Bon Crowder, founder and publisher of MathFour.com on Create Chatter TV. Continue Reading →
Math Crafts: Probability Earrings
Want to get your homeschool teenager to do probability? Try heading to the bead shop first. This video shows probability in action with a beautiful end result. Continue Reading →
How to Use the Senses in Teaching Math
The co-host of #HSMath, Beth McKeon of Bright Brain Studio, shares some tips on integrating kinesthetic techniques and a see-say-feel approach to learning math facts. Alas, she’s still working on the Scratch-n-Sniff version… Continue Reading →
Teaching Geometry with Pickles
Another place to see geometry in action – Vlasic has segmented pickles (like cylinders) into ovals (like ellipses)! Continue Reading →
[50 Word Friday] MathFour to Appear on Create Chatter TV
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MathFour is the guest this Thursday on Create Chatter TV. In the spirit of promotion I’ve written this 50-Word-Friday article. Continue Reading →