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Frustrations with IXL Math – A Review
IXL Math Practice HAD some issues. But they’ve shown they’re focused on improving – putting them on my highly recommended list!
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How to Teach Subitizing: 1 – 4
Some thoughts on learning and teaching subitizing. Including 17 downloadable 4×6 flashcards that you can use to teach your child to subitize – assess the quantity without counting!
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Mathematician Parent: Caroline Mukisa
Another math parent shares how she plays, teaches and talks with her kids. Meet Caroline, the mastermind behind Maths Insider.
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Order of Operations Explained: Addition, Subtraction and Conclusions
The Order of Operations series comes to a conclusion with a discussion of addition, subtraction and how textbooks often disagree!
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[50 Word Friday] A Vicious Cycle
The 50 word mini-article series continues. This time it’s a dialog over time. And a statement of what’s happening today.
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Toddlers Begin Counting at the Number 2 (not 1)
Grownups teach kids to count the numbers from 1 to 10, but kids really recognize the number 2 first. They focus on the interesting – and ONE thing isn’t really interesting!
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Is Math a Four Letter Word?
It’s been mentioned more than a few times that ‘math’ is indeed a four letter word. But it isn’t… Well… it kinda is…
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The Key to Tutoring Your Own Kids
How to become your kids’ math tutor with love, confidence and a lot of fun!
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Union, Intersection and the Empty Set
Check out this way to see how union and intersection work – using SnackTraps and blocks. Also, how the empty set works with them!
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Mathematician Parent: David Chandler
With the goal of helping parents integrate math teaching into parenting, this is an interview with mathematician parent David Chandler, physics and math instructor and founder of Math Without Borders.
About MathFour.com
I’m Bon Crowder and the photos above are both of me – in 1989 and today. I’m a Generation X mom of Generation Z kids. I began peer tutoring in high school in 1984.
MathFour.com is the “today” version of me helping peers be comfortable in math. If you’re a Gen-X parent, you’re in the right place!
Wanna connect? Give me a call at 713-557-8048.