The five phases of learning math are: exposure, activity, settling, re-engagement and application. Hit on this cycle more than once to improve learning. Continue Reading →
5 Phases of Learning Math
How to Teach Division in the Sandbox
Seeing division helps a great deal with understanding division. Especially when it comes to remainders. This video offers a tangible way to do this. Continue Reading →
Using Toys as Curriculum Tools to Teach Arithmetic
Cups that are “built to scale” stop being just toys and start being the ideal curriculum tool to teach math and arithmetic! Continue Reading →
In How Many Ways Can You Solve the Thiagi Circles Jolt?
A fun puzzle from world famous Thiagi – and the number of different ways to solve it! Continue Reading →
Teaching Patterns with Playful Bath Shapes
Differentiation is the foundation of learning. Curiosity comes in the form of “Why is that different?” And right behind it is “Why is that the same?” Continue Reading →
The Only Reason to Do a Word Problem
I’ve avoided teaching word problems for years. I never really knew why – until now. A word problem is only important if you’re emotionally attached to it! Continue Reading →
How to Teach Similar Triangles and Have Fun Doing It
Similar triangles can be different from congruent triangles. Here’s how to play with them on a nifty toy. Continue Reading →
The Difference Between Similar and Congruent Triangles
What’s the difference between congruent and similar triangles? This post shows it – AND there’s a video on how to demonstrate and learn congruent triangles with the Discovery Toys Giant Pegboard! Continue Reading →
Birthday Math: How to Celebrate with Math
Do you try to integrate math in everything? Would you like to?How about doing some birthday math? Here’s some links to places to help celebrate your birthday with math. Continue Reading →
Math in Museums – Field Trips and Vacations to Be Discussed on #HSMath
Today’s Tweet Chat #HSMath is today, Thursday, April 21 at 9pm CST. The topic is “Math in Museums – Field Trips and Vacations to Support Math Learning” Continue Reading →